Lobi Stars vs Katsina United Prediction: The visitors won't be a walkover for the hosts

On Sunday, Lobi Stars will be keen to bounce back from their recent defeat when they face off against an inform Katsina United at the Lafia City Stadium tomorrow. 

Lobi Stars (2nd)

Last five games: DWLWL

The Bauchi-based team suffered a shocking loss on the road as they were defeated by the struggling Sunshine Stars. John Lazarus was shown a direct red card in the early stages of the game, and their opponent capitalized on that by scoring twice to secure the maximum point. Lobi Stars are aware that a win here would give them an edge over their fellow title contenders, and we expect them to bounce back here. 

The Yes Father Boys have made their home ground their refuge this season, and all their losses have been on the road. Lobi Stars Eugene Agagbe's men have scored twenty-three and let in nineteen goals this season as they moved to the second spot on the log. 

Katsina United (7th)

Last five games: WDWDW

The visitors are gradually working their way to the top after a poor start to the season. Katsina United march here with a (3-2) victory over arch-rival Kano Pillars. Katsina United are having a great run in the division and are unbeaten in six games. The Chanji Boys' only hope of surviving this season is to always win on their ground, and they are yet to taste defeat at home this season.

Katsina United have picked up thirty-four points from a combined sixty-six, scoring twenty and conceding seventeen. 

Expert Betting Tips

Their previous eleven meetings have seen Lobi Stars with four wins, while Katsina United have won twice and five games ending in a tie. Lobi Stars have been formidable on their ground this season and have drawn just once in eleven games. At the same time, Katsina United are unbeaten in six games but are without a win this season. The home side can’t afford to drop points here, and we are confident they’ll amass the maximum number of points. However, we think the visitors will give them a run for their money; bet on away 0.5 goals for 2.15.

We expect Lobi Stars to win and score more than once for 1.86.

This game might end in a halftime draw for 1.97.

Good luck!