Heartland vs Abia Warriors Prediction: A battle of two inconsistent sides

Heartland will play Abia Warriors in round 30 of the Nigeria Professional Football League at Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. The two teams last meeting ended in a win for Heartland. Which team wins this one? Below, I provide full game analysis with betting opportunities. 

Heartland

Heartland played league-leading Remo Stars the previous time out and lost. In a 2-0 contest, this team conceded in each half, with Olamilekan Adedayo and Samson Olasupo goals being crucial for their opponent to take maximum points. However, Heartland have struggled in recent matches with a run of five winless results. In that run, Heartland lost to Niger Tornadoes and Ikorodu City, while they drew El Kanemi and Bayelsa United. In the meantime, Heartland have an unbeaten run of thirteen games in home matches, winning seven and drawing six.

Abia Warriors

Abia Warriors returned to winning ways the previous time out against Bendel Insurance and will hope for a win here. In a 1-0 contest, Sunday Megwo's strike was enough to see this team take maximum points, coming in the 43rd minute. In the meantime, Abia Warriors recent matches have seen them lose only once, being a 1-0 defeat to Plateau United. In other encounters, Abia Warriors settled for draws with Kwara United and Nasarawa United while picking a win over Rangers International. Ahead of this game, Abia Warriors have 44 points from their first 29 league matches. Abia Warriors sit 6th in the NPFL standings, scoring 28 goals while conceding 27.

Expert Betting Tips

This won’t be an easy job for the two sides, and looking at their performances in this game, a winner is tough to pick. At home, I expect more and improved from Heartland as they continue to fight relegation. However, Abia Warriors have been a bit better, but on the road, they will be the team to suffer most. Yet, I believe the two teams will focus on winning; hence, a focus on attacking play. This should be a game where both teams will be satisfied with a draw, and a 1-1 scoreline is a good option. 

Our first option is over 1.5 goals with odds at 1.65 on 1Xbet

Our second option is a full-time draw with odds at 3.50 on Bet365

Our last option is a 1-1 correct score with odds at 7.50 on Betway