Sunshine Stars vs Heartland Owerri Prediction: Akure Gunners will bounce back from their recent setback

Sunshine Stars will face off against Heartland Owerri at the Akure Township Stadium on Saturday. The Akure Gunners are unbeaten at home since last season, while the visitors are yet to record any win this season.

The Akure Gunners scored one against the visiting Kano Pillars to secure their first win of the season. Oge Emmanuel's only goal in the 9th minute was all they needed to pick the maximum points. More recently, even though they scored twice against Lobi Stars on the road, they surrendered to more firepower. The game, which ended in a (3-2) defeat on the road, was not a total disappointment, as Sunshine Stars showed character against their opponent.

Sunshine Stars were unbeaten at home last season, and we expect a more convincing performance tomorrow.

The visitors began their league campaign with a (2-2) share of the spoils against Lobi Stars. It was a disastrous display from Heartland, who had to return from two goals down to split points on their own turf. More recently, they lost by just a goal in Plateau, as a lone goal from Mundi Bernard was enough to secure them the maximum points.

The newly promoted side have not won in their previous fourteen games.

Over their previous eleven meetings, Heartland have won three while Sunshine have recorded four wins and four games ending in a tie. Akure Gunners were not bad in their recent defeat against Lobi Stars, as they managed to score twice away from home. On the other hand, Heartland Owerri are yet to announce their return to the league with no win since their arrival. Sunshine Stars will be poised to bounce back, and we expect them to do it in style.

We expect Sunshine Stars to secure a halftime victory here for 2.27.

This encounter might witness more than two goals for 2.88.

Good luck!