Akwa United vs Heartland Owerri Prediction: This fixture promises to be an end-to-end affair

On Monday, Akwa United will face off against Heartland Owerri FC in what promises to be an end-to-end affair at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The home side are in terrible form and will be looking to secure their fifth win of the season to vacate the relegation zone in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table.

Akwa United (20th)

Last five games: LWLDL

With one win in five matches, Akwa United sit comfortably at the bottom of the log. Akwa United head here with yet another loss as they were beaten by Bayelsa United on the road. It was a bad day at the office for the Promise Keepers Boys, who scored first but conceded twice in (2-1) away loss. 

Mohamed Babaganaru's men have managed four wins this season, marching here without a win in three games. 

Things haven’t been going in the right direction for coach Mohamed Babaganaru, and interim coach Umar Abdullahi will replace the man. It’s imperative to state that Akwa United have managed four wins over their last seventeen games this campaign. 

The Promise Keepers have won four, lost a game, and drawn three over their previous eight home matches. 

Heartland Owerri FC (12th)

Last five games: DLWLD

The Nazi Millionaire bowed to pressure on their ground as they split points against Bendel Insurance. Heartland Owerri started off well, getting a goal courtesy of Promise Anyanwu in the 6th minute, and after several failed attempts to extend the lead, Plateau United scored against the run of play as both teams settled for a (1-1) stalemate. 

Amuneke has been impressive lately but has to work on their game management. For the second consecutive game now, they have lost from a position of winning. 

Heartland Owerri have picked up twenty-one points from a combined fifty-one, scoring seventeen and conceding eighteen. Amuneke's men will be keen to secure all the points on the road even though they’ve managed one win in seven away games. 

Expect Betting Tips

Over their previous fourteen meetings, Akwa United have recorded eight wins and a game ending in a tie, while Heartland Owerri FC have managed five victories. Akwa United are one of the worst teams in the division, and a defeat here could render their dreams of survival unfulfilled. They’ll face off against Heartland Owerri FC who are good at converting their chances.

The hosts will look for a means not to lose; however, Heartland Owerri FC will definitely get at least a goal here for 193.

I also think both teams could settle for a share of the spoils since this game promises to be an end-to-end affair.

I think goals will surface here; bet on BTTS and over 2.5 goals for 3.50.

Good luck!