Doma United vs Shooting Stars Prediction: Home turf advantage to be a huge one for Doma

Gombe Township Stadium in Pantami is set to host the NPFL matchup between Doma United and Shooting Stars. In their sole meeting, Shooting Stars emerged victorious at home with a 3-1 scoreline. Will Doma United step up in this encounter or can Shooting Stars maintain their solidity once again?

Doma United's winless streak extended to seven games following a road defeat against Enyimba. The deciding goal came in the 88th minute with a strike from Mbaoma Chijioke, securing all three points for Enyimba. In the previous matches, Doma United suffered losses to Abia Warriors, Rivers United, Enugu Rangers, and Bayelsa United, with draws against Rivers United and Sporting Lagos. As they approach the upcoming game, Doma United has accumulated 33 points from 24 matches, placing them in the 11th position in the standings.

Shooting Stars found success in their recent league outing against Akwa United, securing a convincing 3-0 home victory. In that game, Shooting Stars made an early impact with two goals within the first 18 minutes, courtesy of Victor Ehibe and Christian Pyagbara. The win was sealed in the 89th minute by Abdullahi Lawal. Currently, Shooting Stars boast an undefeated streak in their last four league matches, securing a win against Bendel Insurance while drawing against both Gombe United and Plateau United.

Despite Doma United's ongoing struggles, both at home and on the road, they may have a chance in this matchup. While Shooting Stars have been showing promise with their unbeaten run leading up to this game, it's expected to be a close and competitive encounter. The anticipation is for a defensive-minded game, where the hosts (Doma United) might hold the edge.