Plateau United vs Sunshine Stars Prediction: Expect goals galore in this fixture

Jos International Stadium will host an NPFL week nine encounter between Plateau United and Sunshine Stars. The two teams have been playing average this season but will boost their spot in the standings with a win here. How will this game unfold?

Plateau United are coming off a disappointing performance against Abia Warriors and will look to right their wrong. In a game that ended 3-1, Plateau United broke the deadlock in the 40th minute through Adamu Abubakar to take the lead. However, this team conceded twice before the break, seeing their opponent overturn the game. However, Paul Samson’s second-half strike for Abia Warriors was enough to hand this team their third defeat this season. This season, Plateau United have accumulated 11 points from a possible 21, leaving them seated 9th in the NPFL standings. 

Sunshine Stars are coming off a hard-fought win over Nasarawa United and will hope to keep things going. In that game, 21-year-old Opeoluwa Olufemi's strike was the difference, good enough to seal maximum points for the Akure boys. In the meantime, this team have won three of their last five matches, the first two coming against Rangers International and Akwa United. Yet, it is worth noting that this team lost on the road to Kwara United and Kano Pillars in that run. While this team has accumulated 13 points this season, Sunshine Stars sit 5th in the league’s log with seven goals scored and seven conceded. 

Plateau United have been decent at home this season, and I expect to show character in this fixture. While Sunshine Stars have also been playing at the top level, they will definitely look to take their chances away from home. With the two teams' offensive line playing well, I expect goals from the two teams. Also, while Sunshine Stars' last two road games have ended in defeats, I expect that run to continue here.