Plateau United vs Shooting Prediction: This will be a tough match

At the New Jos Stadium, Plateau United and Shooting teams will begin the new season of the Nigeria Professional Football League. The home team is expected to win with ease, whereas Shooting is being pegged as a massive underdog in this contest. Despite this, we anticipate a close contest. In the following paragraphs, you will find a comprehensive match analysis along with betting possibilities.

Plateau United is starting off as a significant favorite in this encounter. Plateau entered the 2022-2023 NPFL season with a record of three wins and two losses, with all three victories coming on their own field. The home team finished the 2021–2022 season of the Nigeria Professional Football League with 67 points after playing in 38 matches, finishing 10 points behind River United, who were champions of the league. On the other hand, we are certain that they will approach this season with the mindset of trying to win the league. As a result, we anticipate a strong beginning from them.

Shooting concluded the 2021-2022 season of the Nigeria Professional Football League in 16th place, which was the last slot to avoid relegation. As a result, Shooting were extremely fortunate to avoid being demoted to the lower division. On the other hand, they ended the season with 48 points after playing in 38 league matches, scoring 41 goals, and allowing 45 to be scored against them. Shooting will be hoping that they can improve their performance this season and get off to a strong start in the competition.

The bookies have Plateau as a significant favorite in this game, and despite the fact that we do not anticipate an easy victory for them, we will have to concede to their prediction. On the other hand, given that the home team has consistently performed better than Shooting in their prior matchups, it is possible that we will observe the same thing this time around in addition to more defensive play from the away team.