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

Heartland Owerri will face off against Enyimba at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Saturday. The Oriental Derby have been strictly dominated by Heartland Owerri in recent years, and this won’t be different.

Last five games: LDLDD

The visitors are having one of their worst starts to the season, having played nine games without a breakthrough. After scoring first against Sporting Lagos on the road, the Nazi Millionaires failed to manage the game properly as they conceded in the 100th minute. It was an improved performance compared to the draw against Bayelsa United. 

Heartland Owerri have drawn their last four games on their ground, scoring six and conceding six times.

Last five games: WLLWW

Just like top teams always do, Enyimba bounced back from their recent woes with back-to-back victories. Alalibo Somiari scored the only goal that won Enyimba the maximum points against Lobi Stars, while Joseph Atule and a own goal earned them (2-1) victory over Bendel Insurance. 

The People’s Elephants have lost three times this season and needed the wins to boost their morale. Enyimba Aba have picked up thirteen points from a combined twenty-four this season, scoring seven and conceding seven. 

Enyimba Aba have lost three and drawn a game on the road this season.

Over their previous eleven meetings, Heartland Owerri have won five while Enyimba have managed a win and five games ending in a stalemate. Heartland Owerri have a new coach, an experienced tactician who have won the league twice. Kennedy Boboye, the former Remo Stars manager, confessed he’s ready to kickstart his journey. Of course, Enyimba marches here with a win over a robust Bendel Insurance, but it won’t be a walk in the park for them. We think both sides will likely get a goal apiece here as Heartland Owerri have played BTTS in their last four games on their ground this season.

Both sides will likely settle for a halftime draw for 1.80.

We expect the hosts to finally get their first three points here as Enyimba have lost three in four away games and have no decent record here; bet on a home win for 1.86.

Good luck!