Abia Warriors vs Lobi Stars Prediction: The visitors won’t survive halftime defeat

The Nigeria Professional League continues as Abia Warriors square off against Lobi Stars on Saturday at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Can the visitors pull a surprise stunt here?

ABIA WARRIORS

The home side head into this encounter following their back-to-back victories. They defied all expectations by securing all the points on the road against Enugu Rangers on matchday 1. It was a deserving victory as they scored twice to stun the home side.

Abia Warriors returned home with momentum as they defeated newly promoted side Bayelsa United.

The home side is one of the few who picked up two wins in two matches as they occupy the top spot on the log.

LOBI STARS

After fighting their defeat against River United on match day one, Lobi Stars secured their first victory of the season as they beat Enugu Rangers (1-0) at home, courtesy of Joseph Atule's goal in the 82nd minute.

The visitors were lucky to have remained in the league after escaping relegation by two points. Lobi Stars picked up forty-nine points in all their thirty-eight matches and ended up 15th spot.

Lobi Stars earned six points from a possible fifty-seven points away from home last season, scoring nine times while conceding thirty-three goals.

Expert Betting Tips

Over the last eleven games played together, Abia Warriors have won six and drawn twice, while Lobi Stars have secured three victories. The home side are favorites here, and we are trusting Abia Warriors to secure their third win of the season here for 1.50.

Abia Warriors won both legs last season, and we can confidently replicate it here.

The visitors stand no chance here; bet on a home win and over 1.5 goals for 2.01.

We expect the home side to win at halftime here for 1.98.

Good luck!