Heartland Owerri vs Abia Warriors Prediction: The hosts must win to stand a chance of surviving relegation this season

Relegation-threatened Heartland Owerri will lock horns against Abia Warriors at the Awka City Stadium on Wednesday. Heartland Owerri might be heading to Division Two after failing to win again. At the same time, Abia Warriors will be desperate to get another win on the road tomorrow. 

Last five games: DLDD

After eight games without a win, Heartland Owerri were on the verge of securing the maximum points on the road against Katsina United until the hosts were awarded a controversial penalty with the last kick of the game. They settled for a (1-1) stalemate, which was not a bad result. Unfortunately, the Oriental Boys might be on their way to Division Two, as they have won three times this season. Heartland Owerri still languish at the bottom of the log, having secured twenty points from a combined seventy-two. 

Heartland Owerri have won three, lost twice, and drawn seven on their ground this season.

Last five games: DLWWD

The Pride of Abia have lost once in their last five games as they march here with a (1-1) stalemate on their ground against Lobi Stars. Abia Warrior thought they had all the points in their bag until the visitors leveled in the 95th minute. Before then, Abia Warriors secured the maximum points on the road against a robust Kano Pillars team. 

Interestingly, Abia Warriors have a perfect home record so far this season but have managed just a win on the road in twelve games. Coach Erasmus Onuh’s side have been terrible on the road, with ten defeats, a win, and a share of the spoils. 

Over their previous thirteen meetings, Heartland Owerri have won twice, while Abia Warriors have won nine and two games ending in a tie. Heartland Owerri are the worst team in the division and have won the fewest games in the league. They head here with a decent performance on the road against Katsina United. On the other hand, the visitors have been pretty solid lately, with one defeat in five games. 

Abia Warriors have had the better of Heartland Owerri in previous meetings, and we think they stand a better chance here; bet on an away win or draw for 2.07.

We expect both sides to get a goal apiece for 2.40.

This game might end in a halftime draw for 1.89.

Good luck!