Akwa United vs Yobe Stars betting preview

It's no vacation for neither Akwa United nor Yobe Stars as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

It's quite the trip for Yobe Stars when visiting Akwa United as the cities are 1000 kilometers apart.

Akwa United form and stats

Akwa United, who have the most scored goals (27) in Npfl, have performed well here so far this season with 7 wins from 9 matches. Some points have also been lost, as they have drawn 1 game and lost 1. Akwa United has won so many consecutive home games (seven in a row) that they struggle to remember the last time points were lost here. We remember; it was Plateau United.

Akwa United are returning here after visiting Go Round in a Npfl game and winning with a 1-0 scoreline. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Nasarawa United in a game that was won 2-1.

There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Akwa United as they are travelling to their away game against Delta Force in the Npfl. That match is three days after this one.

Goals decide football matches and Akwa United are scoring many of them at home; 18 on target from 9 matches. Defensively Akwa United have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (4 in 9 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Yobe Stars form and stats

There's been little loot from Yobe Stars's travels as they have only collected 0 points from 9 away games. Yobe Stars, who have the fewest points (0) away in Npfl, only have 0 wins to counter their 9 defeats and 0 draws. The manager is not happy with the away performances so far, as all 9 matches have been lost. Travelling has not been lucrative for the away team as they have returned home without a win in 20 away games in a row.

Yobe Stars delivered a 0-0 draw playing at home against El Kanemi Warriors in their previous match; a Npfl game. Prior to that match, the Yobe Stars manager faced defeat when travelling to Heartland and losing 0-2.

The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Kano Pillars in just three days.

There's been a serious shortage of goals from Yobe Stars's away games this season with only 3 goals from 9 matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Yobe Stars have conceded 14 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Yobe Stars - Akwa United 0-1 entered in the official records. Akwa United-Yobe Stars H2H statistics last two meetings regardless of arena: Akwa United 2 wins, Yobe Stars 0 wins, 0 draws. 0 of these two matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).

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