Plateau United vs Akwa United Prediction: Both sides will be pleased with a point

Plateau United will square off with Akwa United at the Jos International Stadium on Sunday. The home side must win to keep up with the fourth spot, while the visitors will try to stand in their way.

Last five games: LWLDL

Last season’s runners-up have failed to replicate their form this season, as they’ve won five since the commencement of the season. Plateau United head here after their (2-1) defeat against Enyimba. Although they showed some fighting spirit, it wasn’t enough as the visitors scored twice and a consolation from Plateau United. Fidelis Ikechukwu's team deserved at least a point in that encounter. Plateau United are nine points behind the top spot and are unbeaten at home this season.

Last five games: DWDWD

The visitors are unbeaten in their last eight games and head here after the (2-2) home draw against Nasarawa United. They missed the opportunity to close the gap at the top as the visitors scored minutes before the final whistle. The Uyo-based side have been phenomenal in recent weeks after starting their season poorly. They are unbeaten in their last eight games, scoring thirteen times while conceding seven. Akwa United have won once, drawn four and lost once away from this season.

Their previous thirteen meetings have seen Akwa United with five wins, while Platea United have recorded three victories and five games ending in a share of the spoils. Akwa United are a tough team on the road, and we expect them to at least get a goal here for 1.78.

Plateau United are not what they used to be and we can’t guarantee them all the points here. We expect a tough battle here with both sides getting a goal for 2.00.

We expect both sides to settle for a full-time draw here for 3.25.

Good luck!