Lobi Stars vs Niger Tornadoes
New Jos Stadium
29.04.2023, 18:00
In the Nigeria Professional Football League, Lobi Stars will play Niger Tornadoes at New Jos Stadium. The home team are now in first place in the standings, while the Niger Tornadoes are the side to beat.
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Lobi Stars had a winning record of two games against Abia Warriors and Rivers United and a losing record of two games against Bayelsa United and Sunshine Stars in their previous matches, with one game against Enugu Rangers ending in a tie. Lobi Stars were only able to score six goals while giving up seven in those matchups. During the current league season, Lobi Stars have averaged 1.2 goals scored in every game they've played. In terms of disciplinary actions, the team playing at home was given 16 cautions, including one for a red card. This season, Lobi Stars have an average possession rate of 48.50%, which indicates that the team is apparently unable to keep hold of the ball.
Niger Tornadoes - unbeaten streak could extend to four
Niger Tornadoes come into this match having won two of their most recent five matches against Wikki Tourist and Abia Warriors, lost to Doma United, and drawn with Rivers United and Enugu Rangers. Eight goals were scored by the visiting team, while they gave up four in those matchups. Away from home, the Niger Tornadoes scored an average of 1.07 goals per game while allowing 0.73 goals against them. The team was shown a total of 10 yellow cards, but none of the more serious red cards for disciplinary reasons. The Niger Tornadoes are not very strong at keeping control of the ball, as evidenced by their overall average of 47.67% this season.
Head-Head Statistics
In recent history, Lobi Stars and Niger Tornadoes have only played each other a total of seven times, with Lobi Stars coming out on top two games to none for Niger Tornadoes. A total of five of the games were, however, decided by a draw. In the head-to-head matchups between the two teams, Lobi Stars scored nine goals, while Niger Tornadoes only managed to score six.
Expert Betting Tips
Both of these teams are currently competing at an elite level, and their goals for this matchup are to come out on top. The home club, on the other hand, have been the superior side throughout the entire season despite late losses, and they will do everything in their power to maintain their position at the top of the standings. As a result of the fact that both teams have a number of players capable of scoring goals, we anticipate that there will be a lot of chances to score throughout this encounter.