Niger Tornadoes vs Shooting Stars Prediction: Shooting expected to take the advantage here

The week 27 Nigeria Professional Football League match between Niger Tornadoes and Shooting Stars will take place at Ahmadu Bello Stadium this week. In their previous encounter, Shooting Stars emerged victorious with a 4-1 win at home. As Niger Tornadoes prepare to host this match, can they assert dominance on their home turf?

In their recent matches, Niger Tornadoes secured victories against Abia Warriors, Bayelsa United, and Sporting Lagos, while suffering defeats against Enugu Rangers and Enyimba during the same period. Across these games, Niger Tornadoes scored a total of 4 goals and conceded 5. On average, they scored 0.64 goals per match in the current league season. The team demonstrates competence in ball possession, maintaining an average possession rate of 50.06% this season. Currently, Niger Tornadoes occupy the 18th position in the league standings with 30 points, just one point away from the safety zone.

Shooting Stars heads into this match with an impressive record, having won 4 out of their last five matches against Bendel Insurance, Akwa United, Doma United, and Remo Stars. The only match in this stretch that didn't end in a victory was a 1-1 draw with Gombe United on the road. Across these games, Shooting Stars netted 8 goals while conceding just one. In their away fixtures, they averaged 1.15 goals scored per match and 0.96 goals conceded. The team accumulated 33 yellow cards and one red card due to disciplinary reasons. However, their ball possession statistics haven't been as strong, with an average of 49.38% possession throughout this season.

It's clear that Niger Tornadoes are expected to perform well at home, especially given their urgent need for a win to avoid relegation. However, the visiting Shooting Stars have consistently defied expectations with their strong performances on the road in recent matches. Considering the current form of the visiting team and their track record against Niger Tornadoes, I am inclined to support Shooting Stars for the win, despite playing away from home.