Enyimba Aba vs Enugu Rangers Prediction: This highly competitive ORIENTAL DERBY could end either way

The Enyimba Aba International Stadium will erupt with excitement as two of the top teams in the previous league campaign face off tomorrow. Enyimba, who have been nothing short of disappointment this season, will lock horns against the league champions Rangers International in a highly anticipated Nigeria Professional League clash. 

Enyimba Aba (8th)

Last five matches: LWDDD

The People’s Elephants march here with another distasteful display in the league, settling for a share of the spoils against a struggling Abia Warriors side. Despite drawing the first blood through Clinton Jephta's early goal, Enyimba conceded minutes later to split points on the road.

The result means they have now drawn their last three league games as they dropped to eighth place on the log.

Enyimba Aba's woes continued as they have managed five wins in twelve matches this season, scoring fourteen and conceding nine. The Eastern-based team and two-time CAF Champions have picked up twenty points from a combined thirty-six. 

Olarenwaju’s men will be determined to maintain their decent home record, where they have won four and shared the spoils in six games. 

Enugu Rangers (4th)

Last five matches: WDWDW

Rangers International seem to be back on their feet following their poor start to the campaign. More recently, they secured the maximum points against Lobi Stars, scoring three times on their home turf. This means Rangers International are now unbeaten in seven consecutive games, keeping five clean sheets.

Enugu Rangers are still the same team they were in the previous campaign; they’ve been grinding out results even though they have not been at their best. Fidelis Ikechukwu's men have produced some beautiful performances in the previous matches, and we expect the same in this campaign. 

Enugu Rangers have managed one win over their last seven games away from home. 

Expert Betting Tips

Enugu Rangers have won six while Enyimba Aba have won seven and four games ending in a tie over their previous seventeen meetings. Enyimba have been below par lately but can’t afford to drop points against Rangers International if they are to challenge for the NPFL title. If the hosts win this game, they could move to the fourth spot on the log, and we are not sure Olarenwaju’s men will like to spurn their chances. On the opposing end, Enugu Rangers have held their ground lately, marching here with six consecutive games without defeat. 

I think the guests will be at the top of their game here with the belief that they can get something in this highly competitive game. It’s hard to tell who wins, but with the hosts' defensive lacklustre lately, I expect the guests to at least get a goal for 2.65.

I also think this game will see a goal just before the break; bet on anyone winning at halftime for 1.65.

This game will produce a both-to-score for 3.25.

Good luck!