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

Akwa United will lock horns against Katsina United at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in a bid to survive relegation. However, they have a stern test ahead of their clash against Katsina United, who are also looking forward to playing in the CAF Confederation Cup next season. 

Last five games: LWWWL

The Promise Keepers three consecutive wins ended with a (2-0) defeat against Sunshine Stars away from home. After a defensive display in the opening forty-five minutes, Akwa United conceded two goals in two minutes. 

To survive relegation this season, Akwa United must win all their games. Akwa United, which won the NPFL title in 2020-2021, is languishing in the relegation zone with twelve wins in thirty-five league games. 

Akwa United have picked up forty-three points from their last thirty-five matches and sit in 15th place on the log. Akwa United have won ten, drawn five, and lost twice on their ground this season.

Last five games: LLDLW

The Chanji Boys secured their first three points after five games as they defeated Gombe United (4-0) away at home. It was a decent performance from Katsina United who have underperformed lately. They maintained 7th place on the standings despite their recent run. Chanji Boys' only hope of surviving this season is to always win on their ground, and they are yet to taste defeat at home this season. However, they have lost eleven and drawn six times on the road this season.

Katsina United have picked up fifty-two points from a combined thirty-five games, scoring thirty-eight and conceding thirty-four. 

Over their previous ten meetings, Katsina United have won four while Akwa United have recorded three victories and three games ending in a tie. Katsina United have struggled lately, having won one of their last five matches in all competitions. They have lost three consecutive matches away from home, and their tempo have fallen in recent weeks. At the same time, Akwa United suffered a defeat on the road against Sunshine Stars and can’t afford to drop points here.

The hosts are fighting for survival as they are goals ahead of the relegation zone, while the visitors are nine points ahead of the red spot. Akwa United will likely start strong here; bet on halftime victory for 2.20.

We expect the hosts to win and score more than once for 1.78.

This game will produce more than two goals for 2.20.

Good luck!