Ikorodu City vs Heartland Owerri FC Prediction: The guests will struggle against the Oga Boys

Ikorodu City will strive to return to winning ways when they face off against Heartland Owerri FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday. The Oga Boys who lost away on the road can’t afford to drop points on their home turf tomorrow. 

Ikorodu City (7th)

Last five games: LWDWL

Nurudeen Aweroro's men suffered their tenth defeat of the campaign, conceding twice and scoring once against Bendel Insurance on the road. Ikorodu City were below par against their opponent, as they were unable to convert their chances. This was after their (2-1) victory over Plateau United in Lagos.

The Lagos-based team and newly promoted Ikorodu City are gradually adapting to their new environment as they sit in the seventh spot on the log. They have picked up thirty-eight points from a combined seventy-eight and are four points from playing continental football next season. 

They have won ten, drawn once and lost twice over their previous thirteen home matches. 

Heartland Owerri FC (13th)

Last five games: WLWLD

The Nazi Millionaire couldn’t bounce back after their loss against Niger Tornadoes on the road. They were held to a goalless stalemate on their home turf against ten men of the El Kanemi Warriors. It was a setback in their attempt to finish strong this season, and they are now three points ahead of the relegation zone. 

After a poor start to the season, coach Amuneke has been more than amazing for the hosts, and they’ll be keen to finish in the top half of the standings. 

Heartland Owerri have picked up thirty-three points from a combined seventy-eight, scoring twenty-four and conceding twenty-five. Amuneke's men have won once, drawn four and lost eight times on the road. 

Expert Betting Tips

Ikorodu City have won twice and drawn a game against Heartland Owerri FC over their last three meetings. The guests head here after their poor display at home as they couldn’t find the back of the net against ten men of El Kanemi. They’ll definitely be careful not to go three games without a breakthrough, but they stand no chance against the Oga Boys, who have shown class on their ground this season.

To attain a top-four finish in this campaign, Ikorodu City must secure the maximum possible points against their opponent. It’s not going to come easily, as Heartland Owerri FC would at least fight for a point; however, Ikorodu City have been solid on their home turf, and I expect them to be at their best here. 

Ikorodu City can’t negotiate the maximum points, and we expect them to win and score more than a goal as they will likely concede a goal here for 1.65 at (1xbet).

We anticipate a decent start from both teams, and we think a goal apiece might surface here for 2.55 at (Bet365). 

Ikorodu City have managed a win on the road this season, and to maintain their spot on the log, a home win is non-negotiable; I believe the hosts will win before the break for 1.80 at (Betway).

Good luck!