Niger Tornadoes vs Lobi Stars Prediction: Take a chance on the road side

Ahmadu Bello Stadium will host this NPFL action between Niger Tornadoes and Lobi Stars. Lobi Stars won the last encounter of this fixture. Which team wins here?

Niger Tornadoes last game was against Kano Pillars, and they had to settle for a draw on the road. In a game that ended 1-1, Ismaila Nasir's own goal in the 47th minute was all Niger Tornadoes needed to pick a point despite Rabiu Ali netting for their opponents just 2 minutes later. Heading into this game, Niger Tornadoes have played three games without a defeat, drawing Niger Tornadoes and Kwara United. So far this season, Niger Tornadoes have accumulated 45 points from 35 matches, positioning them 12th in the standings. 

Lobi Stars' last game was against Remo Stars, and this team ended their winless run of games. In that game, goals from Christian Aniche, Sunday Chinedu and Stanley Chukwuid Oganbor were what Lobi Stars needed to take maximum points. However, prior games to that win saw this team lose four consecutive games against Gombe United, Shooting Stars, Akwa United and Doma United. Regardless, Lobi Stars have accumulated 55 points from 35 matches, positioning them 5th in the standings, one point adrift of CAF qualification spots.

Following a strong performance against Remo Stars last weekend, I expect more from the road side here. However, Niger Tornadoes have done well to avoid defeats lately, and they will now focus on winning. Regardless, I have not seen strong performances from both sides, but with a place in the CAF Confederation Cup still possible for Lobi Stars, I am backing them to take maximum points.