Lobi Stars vs Ikorodu City Prediction: This fierce encounter might end in a thrilling draw

Lobi Stars will face off against Ikorodu City on Saturday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. The hosts will play this game on a neutral ground, which gives the guests a little edge in this encounter. The management of Lobi Stars recently concluded that their home games will be played in Enugu State, pending the renovation of their stadium. 

Lobi Stars (20th)

Last five games: LDLDL

The Bauchi-based team suffered their fourteenth defeat of the season, and no team in the NPFL have lost more. Lobi Stars were overwhelmed on the road by El Kanemi Warriors FC. They conceded just once, which was enough for the hosts to secure all the points. This was after their (0-2) loss against Niger Tornadoes on their home ground. Lobi Stars sits comfortably in the relegation zone, and if nothing is done, they might be playing in Division Two next season. 

Things haven’t been going in the right direction for the hosts since the start of the season, as they have won the joint fewest games of all the teams in the league. 

Lobi Stars are aware that a win here would give them the confidence to surge ahead in the long run, and we expect them to approach this game with utmost urgency. 

Ikorodu City (6th)

Last five games: WDWLW

Nurudeen Aweroro's men returned to winning ways, defeating Heartland Owerri (2-0) in Lagos State. Ikorodu City, who have been the second best home side in the competition, scored a goal apiece in both halves to amass all the points. Ikorodu City have been pretty solid lately but just have to replicate their home form when playing on the roads. 

The Lagos-based team and newly promoted Ikorodu City are gradually adapting to their new environment as they sit in the sixth spot on the log. They have picked up forty-one points from a combined eighty-one and are two points from playing continental football next season. 

They have won once, drawn four, and lost eight over their previous thirteen away matches.

Expert Betting Tips

Ikorodu City have won twice and drawn once against Lobi Stars in their last three meetings. Lobi Stars have picked up 97% of all their points at home this season; however, they have been pretty terrible lately. They have not won any of their last three home games, and after relocating their home game to Enugu State, it’ll be more difficult to win. They’ll face off against Ikorodu City tomorrow, and even though the guests hardly win on the road, they could at least pick up a point tomorrow. Ikorodu City remain a dangerous side, and hopefully, they will pick up a win here after seven away games without a breakthrough. It’s going to be an evenly contested game, and I expect the guests to win or draw and score more than a goal for 3.10 at (1xbet).

Ikorodu City might actually get a goal before the break here for 2.95 at (Betway).

Lobi Stars will strive to at least avoid defeat; however, their best bet could be a share of the spoils for 3.02 at (Bet365)

Good luck!