Heartland FC vs Katsina United Prediction: The home team can't afford to lose here

Heartland FC will host Katsina United at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Saturday. Both teams are in danger of being relegated and a victory for any of the teams might be significant in their quest of staying up in the division. Can the visitors get their first away win here?

Heartland FC (19th)

Last five matches: LWLWL

The Owerri Boys almost got a victory away from home on matchday 33 but were denied after a horrific officiating, which cost them the three points. Heartland FC remains 19th on the log, just four points ahead of MFM FC in last place. However, a win here might push them up as they struggle to avoid relegating.

They have now won at home five matches in a row, including victories against complex teams like Plateau United and Rivers United.

They have lost twice at home this season. However, they have won ten and drawn fourteen in the last sixteen home games.

Katrina United (13th)

Last five matches: LLWLW

The visitors also recorded a narrow win against MFM FC on matchday 33, which helped them move five points above the relegation zone. They are not good enough playing away from home as they earned just two points from a possible forty-eight.

They have also failed to score in the last three away games; however, winning on the road is never their thing, as they have lost fourteen and drawn twice in the previous sixteen games.

Expert Betting Tips

In the last five meetings between both teams, Katsina United have won twice while Heartland FC have won once with a share of points in two encounters.

The home teams already secured a point in the first leg of this encounter and are tipped by the bookies to get a victory here.

Heartland FC have everything to play for in this encounter, and a loss here could be a game over for them; I believe they will get the win here; bet on a home win for 1.54.

It's an open game, and we expect goals here; bet on a home win and over 1.5 goals for 1.80.

A correct score of 2-1 for 6.00 might surface here.

Good luck!