Lobi Stars vs Shooting Stars Prediction: Shooting to pick a point in this fixture

NPFL week five encounter will see Lobi Stars and Shooting Stars battle it out at Lafia Township Stadium. Heading into this game, the two teams suffered a defeat the last time out. How will they approach this game?

Lobi Stars are coming off a league defeat to Katsina United, and they will look to turn the tables. In that game, Lobi Stars conceded a penalty in the 21st minute, which gave their opponent the lead. However, two second-half strikes for Katsina United were enough to hand Lobi Stars their third defeat. With one point from a possible 12, Lobi Stars sit 19th in the standings of the NPFL. 

Shooting Stars' last league game was against Bendel Insurance, and they lost. In that game, a 90+4 minute strike by Michael Enaruna was the difference, good enough to seal maximum points for their opponents. In the meantime, Shooting Stars first three matches of the season ended in one win, coming against Heartland while being held to draws by Nasarawa and Plateau United. Shooting Stars have scored three goals this season while conceding three, leaving them seated 12th. 

The home team has been poor this season, and I do not see them as favorites here. While Shooting Stars have not been too good on the road this season, the visiting team has only one defeat in their matches so far. This should be a game for either side, looking at the number of teams that have won on the road this season. Take this game to end in a draw, a game that should end 1-1.