This could be an interesting match as Sunshine Stars have their presumed home advantage while Lobi Stars are ahead 5 points in the Npfl table.
It's no vacation for neither Sunshine Stars nor Lobi 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.
Sunshine Stars form and stats
The story so far for Sunshine Stars at their home stadium (Akure Township Stadium) is 2 wins, 9 draws and 0 defeats. The Sunshine Stars fans aren't used to losing here at Akure Township Stadium and will expect new points from this game. Sunshine Stars has played 22 games in a row here without a defeat.The fans are hoping that Sunshine Stars will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-1 away loss in the Npfl game against Lobi Stars. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Kwara United in a game that was won 1-0.
Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Enugu Rangers are coming to town in three days.
Sunshine Stars aren't scoring a lot here at Akure Township Stadium with only 6 goals from 11 games. As for guarding their own goal, Sunshine Stars have only let in 3 goals at home.
Lobi Stars form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Lobi Stars so far with only 10 points returning home. The records show 0-10-1 (win-draw-lose). The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Lobi Stars have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone 16 consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Heartland game.Lobi Stars are travelling after their nice 1-0 home win in the Npfl against Sunshine Stars. A 1-1 draw at Wikki Tourist's stadium before that.
Lobi Stars has another fixture away, a Npfl game, against MFM in just three days. A tough schedule for the visitors!
Goals are few and far between in Lobi Stars's away games. Only 2 goals from 11 travels. Lobi Stars are tighter than a frog's bottom, as only 3 away goals have been conceded so far.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Lobi Stars - Sunshine Stars 1-0 played earlier this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Sunshine Stars 2 wins, 4 draws and Lobi Stars 4 victories.Top Goalscorers
Sunshine Stars missing players
Lobi Stars missing players
| Sunshine Stars | Lobi Stars | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | Played | 5 | 12 |
| 10 | 7 | Scored | 3 | 16 |
| 11 | 3 | Conceded | 6 | 12 |
| 92% | 83% | Over 0.5 | 80% | 92% |
| 54% | 67% | Over 1.5 | 60% | 75% |
| 15% | 17% | Over 2.5 | 20% | 50% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 20% | 17% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 38% | 50% | Both teams to score | 40% | 58% |
| 31% | 50% | Clean Sheet | 20% | 25% |
| 38% | 17% | Failed To Score | 60% | 25% |
- Sunshine Stars 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 | MFM | 22 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 32 |
| 2 | Enugu Rangers | 22 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 31 |
| 3 | Enyimba | 22 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 29 |
| 4 | Lobi Stars | 22 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 29 |
| 5 | Wikki Tourist | 22 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 26 |
| 6 | Kwara United | 22 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -2 | 26 |
| 7 | Katsina United | 22 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 | -3 | 25 |
| 8 | Sunshine Stars | 22 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -1 | 24 |
| 9 | Rivers United | 22 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -3 | 24 |
| 10 | Bendel Insurance | 22 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 23 |
| 11 | Remo Stars | 22 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -4 | 22 |
| 12 | Niger Tornadoes | 22 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -6 | 19 |
