Plateau United vs Shooting Stars Prediction: An easy one for the hosts

The New Jos Stadium is set to host the round 21 NPFL matchup between Plateau United and Shooting Stars. Plateau United enters this match as the clear favorites, while Shooting Stars are considered the underdogs.

In their recent matches, Plateau United secured victories in three games against Rivers United, Enyimba, and Lobi Stars. However, they faced defeats in matches against Kano Pillars and Lobi Stars on the road. Throughout these encounters, Plateau United scored a total of seven goals and conceded six. Their average goal-scoring rate in the current league season stands at 1.3 goals per match. In terms of discipline, the home team received 22 yellow cards and 3 red cards. Plateau United has shown proficiency in ball possession, averaging 50.38% possession in this season.

Shooting Stars head into this match with two victories in their last five games, securing wins against Bayelsa United and Rivers United. However, they faced losses to Enyimba in both home and away fixtures, and settled for a draw with Sporting Lagos. Throughout these matches, the away team scored a total of five goals while conceding the same number. In away games, Shooting Stars averaged 1.1 goals scored per match and conceded 1.2. The team received 25 yellow cards but no red cards due to disciplinary reasons. Shooting Stars' ball possession has not been particularly strong, with an overall average of 49.09% in this season.

Shooting Stars are perceived as one of the less consistent teams in this league, lacking a stable performance. In contrast, Plateau United appears solid, securing three wins in their last four matches. The expectation is that Plateau United will be able to dominate each half of this match. While Shooting Stars may prioritize defensive play, it is anticipated that they will struggle to score. However, the prediction is that they might concede two goals in the process.