Doma United vs Katsina United Prediction: Home advantage will play huge role here

NPFL Week 17 action is set to commence with a match between Doma United and Katsina United at Gombe Township Stadium. The home team is considered the favorites, while the visiting side is expected to enter the match as the underdogs.

In their recent matches, Doma United secured victories in two games against Kano Pillars and Heartland. However, they faced defeats in matches against Lobi Stars and Sunshine Stars, with one game ending in a draw against Kwara United. Across these fixtures, Doma United scored three goals and conceded four. In the current league season, they have averaged scoring 0.88 goals per match. Notably, Doma United has struggled to maintain ball possession, with an average of 48.56% possession in this season.

Katsina United comes into this match with two victories in their last five games, securing wins against Bendel Insurance and Akwa United. However, their away fixtures against Sporting Lagos and Gombe United ended in defeats, with one match against Shooting Stars concluding in a draw. Across these matches, Katsina United scored three goals and conceded three. In their away games, the team averaged scoring 0.73 goals per match while conceding the same amount. Ball possession has not been particularly strong for Katsina United, with an overall average of 47.20% in this season.

In their inaugural encounter, expectations are high for an action-packed match. The home team has showcased excellence on their home turf this season, displaying a strong defensive record. Considering Katsina United's performance on the road, particularly their lack of victories in the last five away matches, the prediction leans towards a home team win in what is anticipated to be a low-scoring contest.