Only a win will satisfy Akwa United supporters in this Akwa Ibom Stadium clash with Gombe United, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the Npfl table.
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
Gombe United have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1000 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Akwa United form and stats
The story so far for Akwa United at their home stadium (Akwa Ibom Stadium) is 4 wins, 6 draws and 1 defeat. Ever since the Plateau United game Akwa United has been unbeatable here at Akwa Ibom Stadium producing four straight wins.The fans are hoping that Akwa United will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 1-4 away loss in the Npfl game against El Kanemi Warriors. Ahead of that match, Akwa United won a home game hosting Heartland (1-0).
Akwa United are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home, having created 11 goals in 11 matches. As for guarding their own goal, Akwa United have only let in 3 goals at home.
Gombe United form and stats
There's been little loot from Gombe United's travels as they have only collected 8 points from 11 away games. Gombe United, who have the fewest wins (2) in Npfl, only has 0 wins to counter their 3 defeats and 8 draws. Travelling has not been lucrative for the away team as they have returned home without a win in 20 away games in a row.Gombe United won their last game, 1-0 versus Yobe Stars played at home. A loss against El Kanemi Warriors was the result prior to that, in a home game.
There's been a serious shortage of goals from Gombe United's away games this season with only 2 goals from 11 matches. It's not easy to score on Gombe United as they have only conceded 6 goals from these away games.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Gombe United - Akwa United 2-2. Akwa United-Gombe United H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Akwa United 6 wins, Gombe United 3 wins, 1 draw.Akwa United missing players
Gombe United missing players
| Akwa United | Gombe United | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | Played | 6 | 13 |
| 19 | 11 | Scored | 2 | 12 |
| 14 | 3 | Conceded | 6 | 12 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 67% | 77% |
| 69% | 50% | Over 1.5 | 50% | 46% |
| 46% | 50% | Over 2.5 | 17% | 23% |
| 31% | 33% | Over 3.5 | 0% | 15% |
| 8% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 8% |
| 46% | 17% | Both teams to score | 33% | 31% |
| 38% | 67% | Clean Sheet | 33% | 38% |
| 15% | 17% | Failed To Score | 67% | 54% |
- Akwa United hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Akwa United is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Akwa United | 22 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 32 |
| 2 | El Kanemi Warriors | 22 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 32 |
| 3 | Ifeanyi Uba | 22 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 31 |
| 4 | Kano Pillars | 22 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 30 |
| 5 | Go Round | 22 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -2 | 28 |
| 6 | Kada City | 22 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -4 | 27 |
| 7 | Abia Warriors | 22 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | -1 | 25 |
| 8 | Plateau United | 22 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -1 | 25 |
| 9 | Heartland | 22 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 24 |
| 10 | Nasarawa United | 22 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -5 | 24 |
| 11 | Gombe United | 22 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 21 |
| 12 | Yobe Stars | 22 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 10 | -6 | 20 |
