Sunshine Stars vs Katsina United Prediction: Sunshine to win in Akure

The NPFL action between Sunshine Stars and Katsina United will take place at Akure Stadium. Who will emerge as the winner is yet to be determined.

In their recent matches, Sunshine Stars secured victories against Lobi Stars and Plateau United. However, their encounter with Kano Pillars resulted in a challenging 5-1 defeat on the road. Additionally, two matches against Kwara United and Heartland ended in draws. Throughout these fixtures, Sunshine Stars managed to score a total of 8 goals while conceding the same number. Their average goal per match stands at 1.04 in the current league season.

In terms of discipline, the home team received 30 yellow cards and one red card. Notably, Sunshine Stars face challenges in ball retention, with an average possession of 48.64% in this season.

Katsina United comes into this match with two victories in their last five games, triumphing over Niger Tornadoes and Kano Pillars. However, the visiting team faced defeats against Lobi Stars and Heartland, with one fixture ending in a draw against Kwara United. In these matches, Katsina United scored a total of 6 goals while conceding an equal number.

In away games, Katsina United averaged 0.83 goals scored and 0.83 goals conceded per match. Their ball possession statistics are not particularly strong, with an overall average of 46.11% in this season.

This match is anticipated to be a closely contested and competitive encounter, with both teams performing at their best. Despite the expected challenge, Sunshine Stars, playing on their home turf, are likely to emerge victorious considering their recent form leading up to this game. Additionally, although Katsina United, the visiting team, has shown proficiency in scoring goals recently, it is predicted that this match will also result in a high score.