Heartland Owerri vs Shooting Stars Prediction: The visitors will give their opponent a tough time

On Friday, relegation-threatened Heartland Owerri will face off against Shooting Stars at the Enyimba International Stadium. The hosts will return to their home stadium after playing three consecutive home games on a neutral ground, and who knows, maybe this might inspire them to another home victory against an excellent Shooting Stars.

Heartland Owerri (20th)

Last five games: LLLWL

With one victory over their last five games, the eight-time NPFL winners fight to remain in the division as they languish in the previous spot on the log. Heartland Owerri march here with another defeat on the road as they were beaten by Enyimba Aba for the first time since 2015. 

Unfortunately, Heartland Owerri are on their way to Division Two, as they have won five times this season. Heartland Owerri have been below par this season, having secured twenty-six points from a combined ninety.

Heartland Owerri have won five, lost three, and drawn seven on their ground this season.

Shooting Stars (5th)

Last five games: WLWWW

The Oluyole Warriors once again proved they’re ready to fight till the end for the NPFL title as they moved to the fifth spot on the log. Shooting Stars reduced the deficit at the top of the log, defeating the title contender Lobi Stars at the Adamasingba Stadium a few days ago. 

The result means Shooting Stars are now five points below the league leaders after picking forty-nine points from a possible ninety. Shooting Stars have won twice, drawn five and lost eight games on the road this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

Shooting Stars have won twice while Heartland Owerri have won three and a game ending in a tie. The hosts will play this game on their ground, having played three consecutive home games on a neutral ground. Heartland Owerri are the worst team in the division and have won the fewest games in the league. At the same time, Shooting Stars have lost just once on the road in five games. They are now in the race for the NPFL title, and they can’t ask for a better team than a Heartland Owerri who have been below par lately. It’s extremely not advisable to play against the home side in this league and we would rather settle for a BTTS for 1.96.

We expect the visitors to also score first here for 2.20.

This game might end in a halftime share of the spoils for 1.98.

Good luck!