Heartland Owerri vs Enyimba Aba Prediction: The Oriental Derby will produce fewer goals

On Sunday, the premier league new season will continue with a matchup between Heartland Owerri and Enyimba at the Dan Anyiam Stadium. The hosts, who secured a spot in the league this season despite being relegated, will be motivated to prove their doubters wrong. At the same time, the most successful team in the history of the competition will be keen to get off to a flying start. The Oriental Derby has produced lots of excitement in recent meetings; we believe this won’t be different. 

The Nazi Millionaire wrapped up their campaign in 19th place last season but returned to the league after securing Beyond Limits spot in the league. The league management ruled that Beyond Limits won’t be able to compete with its parent club in the same division. 

Their problem last season was winning away from home, as they had only acquired four points during the previous nineteen away games.

Amuneke's men will be keen to do better this time, having signed some decent players during the transfer window. 

The Eastern-based team and two-time CAF Champions League winners have had below par season, losing the league to Enugu Rangers. They wrapped up their campaign in third place despite spending most of their time at the league's top. 

Olarenwaju's men have engaged in so many pre-season games to prepare them for the season ahead, and we expect them to get off to a flying start here.

In the last thirteen matches, Heartland FC have defeated Enyimba five times while the guests have had three victories with five games ending in a split of points.

Enyimba Aba are the most successful team in the division but have struggled against their rivals in recent years until last season, where they won back to back games. 

Both teams look like starting all over again after strengthening their squad with more than fifteen players. This is a Derby match, and it will be handled with extra caution by both teams; bet on a total of under 1.5 goals for 2.15.

We expect the hosts to be at the top of their game here; bet on a home win or draw and under 2.5 goals for 2.50.

We anticipate a halftime stalemate here for 1.78.

Good luck!