Abia Warriors vs Kwara United Prediction: Abia to return to winning ways in this open encounter

At Umuahia Main Stadium, Abia Warriors will play Kwara United in the NPFL week 6 match. The last meeting between these sides ended in a win for the Abia Warriors on penalties. How will this game unfold?

Abia Warriors suffered a defeat on the road the previous weekend, losing 1-0 to Rangers International. In that game, we witnessed a goalless encounter at halftime, but a 59th-minute strike by Kazeem Ogunleye was enough to seal maximum points for their opponent. However, Abia Warriors have played five matches this season, losing two already, the first being in their opener against Remo Stars. In the meantime, the home team drew Akwa United and Sunshine Stars while securing a 2-0 win over Kano Pillars. 

Kwara United's last league game was against Remo Stars, and this team secured a win. In that win, there was a close performance at halftime as both teams settled for a goalless draw. However, a 49th-minute Sani Faisal red card gave Kwara United a chance to dominate the game, and Abdulraheem Shola scored the day's goal for Kwara United in the 62nd minute. In their first four matches of the season, Kwara United lost one, coming against Niger Tornadoes, while being held to draws by Ikorodu City and Bayelsa United. 

This is an open game, looking at the two teams' performances this season and their past meetings. While the two teams are playing at the same level, the fact they have not been too good defensively needs to be studied. While this should be an open game, I expect this game to be an open one, with the two teams scoring, but at home and favorite, Abia Warriors should take maximum points.