Katsina United vs Akwa United Prediction: Home turf advantage will have a huge impact on this fixture

NPFL week seven encounter will take place at Young Katsina Stars Stadium, where Katsina United will play host to Akwa United. Heading into this game, the visiting Akwa United side won the last match of this fixture. How will Katsina United react here?

Katsina United were held to a goalless draw the previous time out and will look to return to winning ways. However, that draw will be Katsina United’s second this season, having been held goalless by Heartland in week three encounter in Akwa. However, this team has done well in winning two of their first six matches this season, coming against Bendel Insurance and Lobi Stars of Makurdi. With 8 points from a possible 18, Katsina United sit 12th in the NPFL standings, scoring five goals and conceding five. 

Akwa United played Kano Pillars the last time out and pulled off a 2-0 win. In that game, this team scored in each half, with Endurance Ebederbiri putting them in the lead before the break. However, with a solid defensive play from Kano Pillars, Akwa United could not seal the game until the 83rd minute, thanks to Friday Apollos’ strike. Heading into this game, Akwa United have lost three matches this season, drew two, and won one. Akwa United is tied in points with Heartland in the standings, as they are seated in the relegation spot. 

Katsina United have what it takes to take maximum points in this game, looking how decent they have been this season. In their first six matches of the season, Akwa United, on the other hand, are finding it difficult to find their footing as they sit in one of the last spots of the standings. The home team should be at their best here, and looking at the two teams' poor record in defense, we should expect goals in this game.