Akwa United vs Heartland Owerri Prediction: The hosts can’t afford to drop points here

Akwa United will lock horns against Heartland Owerri at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in a bid to survive relegation. However, the visitors must secure ten points in their next five matches to stand a chance of playing in the Premier League next season, which is unlikely.

Last five games: LWLWW

The Promise Keepers have won back-to-back games for the first time since the season began. Akwa United stunned Lobi Stars away from home, scoring twice while conceding once. If they survive relegation, the game will go down as one of the turning points in their quest to remain in the Premier League. 

Akwa United, who won the NPFL title in 2020-2021, are languishing in the relegation zone with eleven wins in thirty three league games. 

Akwa United have picked up forty-two points from a possible ninety-nine and sit in 18th place on the log. Akwa United have won nine, drawn five, and lost twice on their ground this season.

Last five games: WLWLW

The guests secured the maximum points on their ground against Gombe United, scoring three unanswered goals. Heartland Owerri have been above average lately; unfortunately, they’ll not survive relegation this season. 

Even with three wins over their last five games, the eight-time NPFL winners fight to remain in the division as they languish in the previous spot on the log. Heartland Owerri have been below par this season, having secured thirty-two points from a combined ninety-nine.

Heartland Owerri have lost twelve and drawn four on the road this season. 

Over their previous thirteen meetings, Heartland Owerri have won five while Akwa United have recorded seven victories and a game ending in a tie. Heartland Owerri have been pretty decent lately, even though they might be playing in the second division next season. They are not backing down without a fight, and we expect them to invest their all here. On the other hand, Akwa United stand a better chance of survival and have won back-to-back games for the first time since the season began. 

Akwa United are the favorite here as a win over Heartland Owerri secured them the 14th spot on the log; bet on home halftime victory for 2.01.

We expect to see less than two goals here for 2.00.