Nasarawa United hosts Akwa United in round 25 of Nigerian NPFL. The match will be played on Wednesday, March 18th at Lafia Township Stadium (Lafia)
The championship of the largest African country has a very even composition with a low level of football. I just have to say that the gap between Kwara (18th place with 28 points) and the fourth club, Kano Pillars, is only six points. In conditions of such an incredible density of the standings, the ability of teams to use the territorial factor coupled with motivation comes to the fore. Nasarawa takes the 15th place in the Nigerian championship standings, but the team has the same points as Kwara, which is located in the dangerous zone - 28. However, the whole group of teams has the same number of points - as many as four teams have 28 points on the balance, which promises a very stubborn fight at the finish of the season. However, there are 16 more rounds to play and a lot can change. Nasarawa is shows rather good results, having earned nine points in the last five rounds. As for home games, it has a streak of five consecutive wins - 3:1, 1:0, 2:0, 2:1 and 3:0. But it’s not time to relax yet, and the hosts shouldn’t do it until the very last round, given the density of the standings and the approximately equal level of teams.
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Unlike the hosts, Akwa United has small savings in the form of 34 points and, together with a group of teams, shares the places from 4th to 7th. Akwa can earn some points in away games with not very motivated opponents, but I think it will lose the upcoming match without the slightest chance. I came to this conclusion after looking at the history of head-to-head meetings where the hosts have an advantage, especially recently.
I think Nasarawa will continue to use the factor of the home arena and score points that they need as air. Akwa can score points on the home pitch, but it will not show serious resistance away. Even a crushing victory of the hosts will easily fit into the boundaries of the selected total, especially since romps are so rare in matches of approximately equal teams.
Prediction for the match: Nasarawa to win and Under 4.5 goals scored
