Sporting Lagos vs Lobi Stars Prediction: We expect a defensive display from the visitors

Sporting Lagos will face off against Lobi Stars at the Onikan Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts, who have been pretty much dominant on their ground in recent games, will be keen to sustain their five consecutive victories against title contender Lobi Stars. 

Sporting Lagos (11th)

Last five games: DWLWL

The Noisy Lagosians couldn’t maintain their momentum as they were beaten by Kano Pillars on the road. They conceded after the break in Kano as they failed to convert any of their chances. 

Sporting Lagos, who brought out the cheque to sign players during the transfer window have paid off with the new recruits doing well lately. Sporting Lagos have picked up thirty-one points in their last twenty-seven games, scoring twenty-four and conceding twenty-six. Sporting Lagos have drawn four and won nine on their ground this season. 

Lobi Stars (2nd)

Last five games: WDWLD

The Bauchi-based team dropped to the second spot after their share of the spoils against Bayelsa United. Lobi Stars, who had the advantage of extending their lead at the top, couldn’t protect their lead as the visitors equalised minutes after to cart away a point. Lobi Stars are still in the title race, having picked up forty-seven points from a combined eighty-one. Lobi Stars are aware that a win here would give them an edge over their fellow title contenders, and we expect them to approach this game aggressively. 

The Yes Father Boys have won twice, drawn three and lost eight times on the road this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

The reverse leg ended in a (1-0) victory for Lobi Stars on their ground. Sporting Lagos have been pretty solid on their own turf but have not really replicated such form on the road. They match here with another defeat away from home and will be determined to bounce back in front of their home supporters. At the same time, Lobi Stars have now gone two games without a win. They are fighting for the title and will be motivated to secure a point, at least here. This game is very delicate, and the most suitable outcome is for the hosts to win or draw. Sporting Lagos are fighting for survival while the visitors are title contenders; we want to back the hosts with a win here, having defeated stronger opponents in Lagos lately.

I think the visitors will likely get a goal here; bet on BTTS for 2.15.

In the NPFL, home teams will rather share the spoils than lose; bet on a home win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 1.78.

Good luck!