Gombe United vs Bayelsa United
Gombe Township Stadium
21.01.2024, 17:00
In the upcoming round 19 of NPFL action, Gombe United and Bayelsa United are set to face each other at Gombe Township Stadium. Both teams find themselves in a challenging position and will be eager to secure a positive result as they strive to avoid relegation. Let's delve into the previews of this match and make a pick.
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In their recent matches, Gombe United secured a victory against Katsina United, but faced defeats against Abia Warriors and Enugu Rangers. Additionally, two games ended in draws against Sunshine Stars and Rivers United. Across these fixtures, Gombe United scored five goals while conceding nine.
For the current league season, Gombe United has averaged 0.83 goals per match. In terms of discipline, the home team received 29 yellow cards and one red card. Gombe United displays proficiency in ball possession, maintaining an average possession rate of 50.36% in this season.
Bayelsa United
Bayelsa United approaches this match with a win in one of their last five games, defeating Bendel Insurance. However, they faced defeats against Plateau United, Enyimba, and Shooting Stars, with one fixture ending in a draw against Sporting Lagos. Across these matches, the away team scored five goals while conceding nine.
In their away games, Bayelsa United has averaged 1.22 goals scored per match and conceded 1.72. The team has received 20 yellow cards and 2 red cards due to disciplinary reasons. Notably, Bayelsa United's ball possession statistics are not particularly strong, with an overall average of 48.89% in this season.
Expert Betting Tips
Considering the performances in their previous matches, it seems there's little to no significant difference expected between the two sides. With the home advantage favoring the host, they are likely to perform well and secure a win. Additionally, given that their past meetings have consistently resulted in matches with few goals, it is anticipated that this encounter will be no different in terms of a low-scoring outcome.