Akwa United vs Enyimba Aba Prediction: The visitors stand a better chance of securing the maximum points

Akwa United will lock horns against Enyimba Aba at the Eket Stadium in a bid to bounce back from their recent defeat. On the opposing end, Enyimba Aba march in with an emphatic victory on their ground against Gombe United.

Akwa United (19th)

Last five games: LWLLL

The Promise Keeper have managed one win over their previous five games as they head here with a defeat against Sporting Lagos. Akwa United opened the score line, but the hosts found their way back into the game to secure the maximum points. Akwa United, who won the NPFL title in 2020-2021, are languishing in the relegation zone with four wins in eighteen games. 

Akwa United have picked up twenty-one points from a possible sixty-six and sit in the 19th spot on the log. Akwa United have won five, drawn five and lost once on their ground this season.

Enyimba Aba (5th)

Last five games: LWLWD

The People’s Elephant march here with a comfortable (4-0) victory over Gombe United in Aba.

Before then, they stood their ground against a solid Bendel Insurance as they secured a point on the road. Finidi George's men have lost seven times this season but are just three points below the league leaders with a game at hand. Enyimba Aba have picked up thirty-nine points from a combined sixty-six this season, scoring twenty and conceding seventeen. 

Enyimba Aba have won three, lost six, and drawn twice on the road this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous seventeen meetings, Akwa United have won four, while Enyimba have managed seven wins and six games ending in a tie. Akwa United have been poor lately, and are yet to win in four games. This is a must-win game for the home side, who have below par on their ground. At the same time, Enyimba Aba will be eyeing the top spot in the league and considering their form lately, we think they won't lose here. The visitors are highly offensive, and we believe this game will witness goals; bet on an away win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 2.39.

We expect the visitors to get the first goal for 2.20.

Both sides might settle for a halftime draw here for 1.83.

Good luck!