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Lobi Stars to win
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Lobi Stars hosts Heartland in a duel that could see either side escape the red zone. Lobi Stars and Heartland Owerri have 37 points each. Both teams have won 10 games after 31 and 32 games respectively. They have also drawn 7 and a near-similar record in the 14 draws for the hosts and 15 draws for Heartland points to the possibility of a difficult game on Sunday. Find out more in this post.
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Free Predictions for Lobi Stars vs Heartland Owerri
Lobi Stars and Heartland Owerri have locked horns 10 times previously. This game will be the second meeting this season. Heartland won 1-0 in the reverse fixture but can they keep the top going into this second encounter of 2022? Here are our best free predictions for this match:
One-sided scoreline
We have tipped this game to end with a goal or goals on only one end of the pitch. That was the case in all the previous ten duels. In those encounters, there was only one draw of 0-0, five wins for Lobi Stars and 4 victories for Heartland Owerri.
Lobi Stars to win
The likelihood of Lobi Stars winning this game is higher than losing it. The hosts have never lost at home when hosting Heartland. Moreover, four of the five wins in all meetings against Heartland, one was on the road. This season, Heartland is yet to register victory on the road after posting 3 draws and 13 losses in 16 trips. On the flip-side, Lobi Stars have lost only twice bagged 4 draws and won 10 of their 16 home games this far.
Lobi Stars vs Heartland Betting Odds, Team Form and Stats
Check the tables below for the latest team form, H2H and the best odds.
Last Five - Lobi Stars FC
21/05/23
Nigeria Premier League NPL
Wikki Tourists
Lobi Stars FC
2
0
L
10/05/23
Nigeria Cup Nigeria
Cynosure FC
Lobi Stars FC
1
2
W
06/05/23
Nigeria Premier League NPL
Dakkada FC
Lobi Stars FC
1
1
D
30/04/23
Nigeria Premier League NPL
Niger Tornadoes
Lobi Stars FC
0
1
W
23/04/23
Nigeria Premier League NPL
Sunshine Stars FC
Lobi Stars FC
1
0
L
Last Five - Heartland FC
17/07/22
Nigeria Premier League NPL
Kwara United
Heartland FC
0
1
W
10/07/22
Nigeria Premier League NPL
Niger Tornadoes
Heartland FC
2
1
L
02/07/22
Nigeria Premier League NPL
Sunshine Stars FC
Heartland FC
0
1
W
26/06/22
Nigeria Premier League NPL
Enyimba
Heartland FC
0
0
D
18/06/22
Nigeria Premier League NPL
Katsina Utd
Heartland FC
0
1
W
Lobi Stars vs Heartland Preview and Analysis
This fixture pits two struggling NPFL teams against each other. Lobi Stars is 17 while Heartland Owerri coming right behind at position 18. Interestingly, both teams have 37 points, so a win in this second duel of the 2021/22 will be crucial in the quest for survival for either team.
Moreover, both teams have 10 wins and 7 draws so far, another interesting stat that signals a very competitive matchup on Sunday. And looking at the last five matches, the hosts have lost only once while Heartland recorded two losses in their last five matches.
Moreover, considering how these teams fared in their recent home and away games respectively, Lobi Stars take the lead again. The hosts have four wins and one draw in the last five home fixtures. However, only one of those last five home matches for Lobi Stars ended with a clean sheet. On the flip-side, Heartland got a draw and lost four of their last five away games. Notably, Heartland scored in four of their last five away matches. These stats signal a game that could be hard-fought and if there will be a winner, we expect it to be narrow.
FAQs
Where is the match venue?
The game will be played at Bauchi, Nigeria at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
What time will the match begin?
Lobi Stars vs Heartland will kick off at 18:00 GMT+3
How did the last meeting end?
Heartland won 1-0 in the last duel.
