Abia Warriors vs Katsina United Prediction: Katsina remains a threat for Abia Warriors

Abia Warriors vs Katsina United: Prediction and odds on the Match on 14 September 2025

In round four of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Abia Warriors will take on Katsina United at Umuahia Main Stadium. The two teams last meeting was in April, with Katsian United securing a convincing 5-1 win. Can Abia Warriors, as home favorites get a revenge here? In the next sections we will look into teams analysis and offer predictions. 

Abia Warriors: Form and Statistics

Abia Warriors struggled once again the previous weekend and the hosts will hope to do better here. In what was their second consecutive defeat, Abia Warriors have now failed to score in consecutive games, with each ending 1-0 to Nasarawa United and Wikki Tourist. Meanwhile, this side opened their season with a win over Kano Pillars. 

Abia Warriors Team News and Lineup

Ali Ishaku will remain in goal for Abia Warriors in this game as he eyes his second clean sheet of the season. However, Paul Samson will have to focus on creating more final passes with Lawal Suraju expected to be more clinical in attack.  

Abia Warriors Expected Lineup

Ali Ishaku, Imoh Obot, Casmir Azubuike, Yakub Hammed, Fatai Abdullahi, Gabriel Innocent, Chimezie Njoku, Emmanuel Ogbuagu, Osahon Osaoboh, Paul Samson, Lawal Suraju

Katsina United: Form and Statistics

Katsina United secured their second win of the season over Kano Pillars last weekend in a 1-0 contest. In that encounter, 86th minute Azeez Falolu strike proved to be the difference. Meanwhile, their first win was away from home against Plateau United after starting their season with a defeat to Warri Wolves. Ahead of this game, Katsina United sit 6th spot in the NPFL standings. 

Katsina United Team News and Lineup

Katsina United should expect to settle with the same squad that got the win against Kano Pillars last weekend. Team captain, Usman Barau is expected to lead this team in midfield alongside Azeez Falolu and Innocent Arigu. Meanwhile Sadiq Auwal will be the starting number nine while Joshua Enaholo eyes another clean sheet. 

Katsina United Expected Lineup

Joshua Enaholo, Kabir Jinadu, Philip Ogwuche, Ejike Uzoechi, Daniel Agara, Innocent Arigu, Usman Barau, Christopher Ezinwa, Azeez Falolu, Uche Collins, Sadiq Auwal

Abia Warriors vs Katsina United: Head-to-head statistics

In recent times, Abia Warriors and Katsina United meetings have ended with close results. In three encounters, Katsina United secured maximum points, while Abia Warriors won twice. In their most recent contest, Katsina United secured a 5-1 win with Said Mubarak, Bello Lukman, Abdulbari Nura and Ahmed Abdultaofik all netting for the visiting team with Ijoma Desouza strike serving as consolation for Abia Warriors. 

Abia Warriors vs Katsina United: Betting Tips & Odds

• Abia Warriors won their lone home game this season and could replicate that performance this time. Despite having struggled in back to back games on the road, the home team is favored with a 1.34 odds on 1Xbet.
• Coming off consecutive league victories, Katsina United momentum will be high with a lot of confidence boost. On the road, this team is underdogs with winning odds of 11.10 odds. Picking a draw however seems possible with odds at 2.80 on 1Xbet bookmaker.
• The last five meetings between Abia Warriors and Katsina United have not ended in a draw. With this game an open one, a bet on any side picking maximum points has a 1.18 odds on Bet365.
• Both teams to score option has been won in four of the last five meetings between Abia Warriors and Katsina United. On Bet365, the value for this option is set at 3.14.
• Except in one encounter, the last five games between Abia Warriors and Katsina United have ended with at least three goals. Over 2.5 goals in this fixture however has a 2.40 odds on Betway.

Abia Warriors vs Katsina United Match Prediction 13 September 2025

The two teams will go all out for maximum points with this game expected to focus on offensive play. This season, both teams have not had a lot to give offensively and it remains to be seen how they will approach this fixture. While Abia Warriors have strength coming from home turf, the ability of Katsina United to cause trouble in attack will be what the host will be careful of. Considering past meetings, I feel both teams will get on the scoresheet here. Yet, at home, Abia Warriors should be able to edge with the closest margin. 

Our match prediction is over 1.5 goals for Abia Warriors with odds at 1.79 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is a 2-1 correct score with odds at 9.00 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is a win for Abia Warriors and both teams to score with odds at 5.50 on 1Xbet bookmaker.