Heartland vs Niger Tornadoes Prediction: Can Heartland end their woes against Tornadoes?

At Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri, Heartland will play Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Professional Football League week 5. Heading into this game, the two teams could not secure a win in their last league game. Will there be a winner in this game?

Heartland are coming off a league defeat to Shooting Stars and will now look to secure a win here. In that encounter, in the 27th minute, Samuel Ayanrinde’s goal was the difference, as his early strike was enough to seal maximum points for his side. In the meantime, Heartland have failed to win any of their first four matches of the season, picking just one point from a possible 12. Heading into this game, the home side sit 19th with two goals scored while conceding seven.

Niger Tornadoes are coming off a 1-1 draw with Bendel Insurance last time out in the league. In that game, Niger Tornadoes took the lead just four minutes into the second half, but then, their opponent leveled the score 20 minutes later. In the meantime, the visiting team come into this game on an unbeaten run, which saw them win two and draw two. In their first four matches of the season, Niger Tornadoes have 8 points which leaves them 4th in the NPFL standings with five goals scored and three conceded. 

Heartland has consistently proven they are not ready to play at the top level, and despite being at home here, it is tough to back them. This season, Niger Tornadoes wins have come on the road, and while they take on a struggling side, I do not see them losing all points here. The two teams have a lot to give, but I will trust the road team to secure a point, a game that could end with few goals.