Kwara United vs Akwa United Prediction: Home turf advantage will be huge decider here

Kwara State Stadium will host this NPFL week 31 encounter between Kwara United and Akwa United. Last time in the league, both teams were victorious over their opponents. Which of these sides will win this time?

Kwara United pulled off a road win last weekend over bottom-placed Gombe United. In a game that ended 1-2, goals from Sadeeq Yusuf and Abdulraheem Shola were enough to give Kwara United all three points. In the meantime, a look at Kwara United's recent home games shows that this side has not lost in the last five, winning three and drawing two. This season, Kwara United have accumulated 36 points, just two ahead of relegation spot teams.

Akwa United defeated Niger Tornadoes last weekend in a 4-1 encounter. Heading into this road game, Akwa United will continue their bid to avoid relegation with possible consecutive league wins. In the meantime, Akwa United have not been that side on the road, as they just had one win while losing three in the span of five. In the meantime, Akwa United have just 34 points from a possible 90 this season, positioning them 18th in the standings.

A look at these side meetings dating to 2022 shows that Akwa United won one, while Kwara United won two. However, the remaining two ended in identical 1-1 draws.

The hosts are working hard to avoid relegation and have been impressive at home. On the road, Akwa United have not been the better team, and they come here working hard to move from the relegation spot. The importance of this game is evident for the two teams, but Kwara United will have the support of their fans and turf advantage. While the matches between these sides have not also ended with so many goals, a win for the hosts with few goals should be banked on.