Niger Tornadoes vs Heartland Owerri Prediction: The visitors could pull a surprise stunt here

Niger Tornadoes will face off against Heartland Owerri at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Sunday. The hosts have been inconsistent this season, but they are the favourite to win against a struggling Heartland Owerri. 

Niger Tornadoes (18th)

Last five games: DLDWL

The home side are back in the relegation zone after their defeat on the road against Lobi Stars. Niger Tornadoes conceded once against Lobi Stars, as they have now lost seven and drawn once. Niger Tornadoes have won once in their last six games, sharing the spoils twice and losing three. 

It was somewhat of an impressive end to the year for the Ikon Allah Boys, though it ended in a defeat to resilient Lobi Stars. However, a win, draw, and loss wasn't a bad impression for the interim Technical Adviser of Niger Tornadoes Coach Majin Mohammed who has managed to turn around the team's spirit and get the boys playing on top of their games.

Heartland Owerri (17th)

Last five games: WLWLW

Kennedy Boboye's men are back on their feet with a (3-1) victory over Remo Stars. Heartland Owerri scored three times for the first time this season as they overwhelmed their opponent, Kwara United. Heartland Owerri still languish at the bottom of the log, having secured sixteen points from a combined forty-eight. 

Heartland Owerri have lost five and drawn three games away from home, scoring twice and conceding nine. 

Expert Betting Tips

Heartland Owerri have won twice, while Niger Tornadoes have managed three wins over their previous five games. The Heartland visit is the first game of the year and three games to call it a wrap in the first round of the NPFL season. The two teams are lying dangerously at the bottom rung of the league table, occupying the 17th and 18th places, which makes this encounter an interesting one. The hosts will be keen to get a back-to-back victory on their ground, but we think both sides will settle for a halftime draw for 2.18.

We expect a total of over 2.5 goals here for 2.05.

This game might end in a share of the spoils for 4.20.

Good luck!