Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Akwa Starlets in 8th and Plateau United in 9th place.
- Akwa Starlets have the most conceded goals (23) in Npfl
- Plateau United have yet to win a game away.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Akwa Starlets and Plateau United.
Akwa Starlets form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Uyo Township Stadium as Akwa Starlets, who have the most conceded goals (23) in Npfl, have scored 14 goals to get 19 points from 8 games. The overall stats in the Npfl are 6-1-1 (wins-draws-losses). After failing to beat Sunshine Stars here at Uyo Township Stadium, Akwa Starlets has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with five wins in a row.
Starlets lost their last game at Nasarawa United (placed 2nd) after a 0-3 scoreline. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Katsina United in a game that was won 1-0.
The game against Nasarawa United was basically lost in the first half (0-3) and the second half was more of a formality.
The Akwa Starlets fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 14 goals in 8 league matches. On the other hand, Starlets have conceded 8 goals.
Plateau United form and stats
There's been little loot from Plateau United's travels as they have only collected 3 points from 8 away games in the Npfl. Plateau United only have 0 wins to counter their 5 defeats and 3 draws.
Plateau had fun at their own home (Uyo Township Stadium) last time out, beating Sunshine Stars 3-1. Preceding that game, the 2-3 loss visiting Lobi Stars's place.
Plateau are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels in the league. They have only managed 3 goals from 8 away games. It's worth mentioning that 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. As opposed to that, Plateau have seen the ball go into their own net 8 times on the road. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last two meetings): Starlets won zero games, one match ended with a draw and Plateau United has one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: zero / twoAkwa Starlets missing players
Plateau United missing players
| Akwa Starlets | Plateau United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 17 | 14 | 4 | Scored | S | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| 23 | 8 | 2 | Conceded | C | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 94% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 67% | 62% | 81% |
| 81% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 25% | 56% |
| 62% | 62% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 25% | 44% |
| 6% | 12% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 12% | 19% |
| 6% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 12% | 6% |
| 50% | 75% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 25% | 31% |
| 25% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 38% | 44% |
| 31% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 75% | 44% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.4 | 0.7 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 8.8 | 12.9 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4 | 6.8 | 9.4 |
| 2.8 | 3.7 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.3 | 2.1 | 3.5 |
| 32% | 38% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 75% | 18% | 39% |
- Akwa Starlets have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Plateau United have scored away.
- Akwa Starlets have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Akwa Starlets have the fewest clean sheets (2) at home in Npfl
- Akwa Starlets have the most conceded goals (23) in Npfl
- Akwa Starlets have the most conceded goals (8) at home in Npfl
- Akwa Starlets have the most conceded goals in the first half (12) in Npfl
- Akwa Starlets have the most points from losing position (9) in Npfl
- Akwa Starlets haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Plateau United have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Plateau United have yet to win a game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Rivers United | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 27 |
| 2 | Nasarawa United | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
| 3 | Kwara United | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 27 |
| 4 | Kano Pillars | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 27 |
| 5 | Enugu Rangers | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 27 |
| 6 | Akwa United | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 26 |
| 7 | Enyimba | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 25 |
| 8 | Akwa Starlets | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 15 | -6 | 23 |
| 9 | Plateau United | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 22 |
| 10 | Lobi Stars | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 22 |
| 11 | Heartland | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 15 | -1 | 22 |
| 12 | Abia Warriors | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 21 |
| 13 | Wikki Tourist | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| 14 | Sunshine Stars | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -4 | 18 |
| 15 | Jigawa Golden Stars | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 13 | -6 | 18 |
| 16 | Katsina United | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 16 | -8 | 18 |
| 17 | MFM | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | -4 | 17 |
| 18 | Warri Wolves | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 16 | -9 | 15 |
| 19 | Ifeanyi Uba | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 | -4 | 14 |
| 20 | Adamawa United | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -10 | 11 |