Shooting Stars vs Bayelsa United Prediction: We expect a solid start from the hosts here

The Nigerian NPFL continues as Shooting Stars square off against Bayelsa United at the Akure Township Stadium on Sunday. The hosts, who were gutted to have lost against Ikorodu City, will be keen to flip the script here. 

Last five games: WWLWL

Despite winning before the break, the Oluyole Warriors were overwhelmed by their opponent on the road. Anthony Okachi opens the scoresheet fifteen minutes into the game for Shooting Stars to secure them a halftime win. However, their rival started off the second period with great momentum, scoring twice to snatch the victory. This was after their (3-0) win over El Kanemi Warriors on their home turf. 

Shooting Stars have picked up fifteen points from a combined thirty-six, scoring ten and conceding eleven. 

Shooting Stars have won four and drawn twice on the home ground this campaign. 

Last five games: WLDWD

The Restoration Boys couldn’t win on their ground for the second consecutive home match, settling for a share of the spoils against Katsina United. After Ibrahim Yahaya missed a penalty kick for Bayelsa United, Rabiu Abdullahi opened the score line for them. The guests then leveled in the 85th minute to secure all the points. 

Ladan Bosso's men have been poor this season, and they’ll need some time to improve since most of their players have no prior experience in the division. They have picked up fourteen points from a combined thirty-six, scoring eight and conceding thirteen. 

Bayelsa United managed one win, lost four, and settled for a tie once on the road this season. 

Both teams have managed a win apiece and two games ending in a tie over their previous four meetings. Shooting Stars lost their second South West Derby in Lagos in a game where they were in control at the break. There are no two ways to respond to such an awful defensive display than to secure the maximum points on their home turf: bet on a home win and under 3.5 goals for 1.82.

We expect Shooting Stars to win before the break for 2.02.

I think this game will produce more goals after the break for 2.10.

Good luck!