Bayelsa United vs Akwa United Prediction: Bet on the home side winning each half

At Samson Siasia Sports Stadium, Bayelsa United will play Akwa United in the week 17 fixture. The home side won the last meetings between these sides. Will Akwa United turn the tables?

Bayelsa United played Ikorodu City the previous weekend and secured a hard-fought victory. In a game that ended 1-0, Rabiu Abdullahi's lone strike was enough to make the difference. However, the home side head into this game with an unbeaten streak of three games, with their last defeat coming against Shooting Stars. In the meantime, Bayelsa United have drawn Katsina United and El Kanemi Warriors in recent games while picking a win over Niger Tornadoes. This season, Bayelsa United have 21 points after week 16 matches, leaving them seated 10th in the standings.

Akwa United played Bendel Insurance the previous weekend and settled for a 1-1 draw. In that game, Akwa United took an early lead through Chijoke Alaekwe, but a 28th-minute Stanley Okorom denied them maximum points. In the meantime, Akwa United have won twice in their last five games, defeating Plateau United and Nasarawa United. In the meantime, this team lost to El Kanemi Warriors and Ikorodu City, both coming on the road. In 16 matches played, Akwa United have 16 points, averaging a point per game. In those matches, Akwa United scored 12 goals, while they conceded 17, sitting at the bottom of the standings. 

Bayelsa United have dominated this fixture in the past, and I expect a similar outcome. While Akwa United are finding it hard to get things right, there are a lot of things they will have to do better. On the road, I believe Akwa United have no chance, coming into this game with a series of poor outcomes. While the game could feature just two goals, a bet on Bayelsa United winning each half is the best option.