Lobi Stars vs Plateau United Prediction: League leaders must be at their best

In what will be a top table battle, Lobi Stars will play Plateau United at the Lafia Township Stadium. Going into this match, there is just two points separating the two teams from the standings. Who wins this one?

In their recent matches, Lobi Stars secured victories in three games against Doma United, Niger Tornadoes, and Kwara United. Unfortunately, they faced a loss against Remo Stars, and one match concluded in a draw against Kano Pillars. Throughout these fixtures, Lobi Stars scored a total of six goals and conceded five. On average, Lobi Stars scored 1.17 goals per match in the current league season.

Lobi Stars display proficiency in ball possession, maintaining an average possession rate of 50.85% in this season.

Plateau United approaches this match with a record of three wins in their last five games, securing victories against Sporting Lagos, Rivers United, and Enyimba. However, they suffered two defeats against Kwara United and Kano Pillars, and none of the fixtures ended in draws. Across these matches, the away team scored seven goals while conceding six.

In their away games, Plateau United has averaged 1.33 goals scored per match and conceded 0.94. Notably, the team has accumulated 20 yellow cards and 3 red cards due to disciplinary reasons. Plateau United exhibits strong ball possession skills, boasting an average possession rate of 50.18% overall in this season.

This matchup is anticipated to be highly competitive, with both teams striving to deliver their best performances. Lobi Stars, aiming to sustain their lead in the standings, will face Plateau United, who seeks to narrow the gap in the league. Given the impressive level of play demonstrated by both teams this season, it is expected that both sides will manage to score in this contest.

Notably, Lobi Stars have been remarkable with a series of unbeaten runs, experiencing just one draw. Considering this, a victory for Lobi Stars appears promising in this matchup.