Enugu Rangers vs Abia Warriors FC: Prediction for the Match on October 08, 2025

Enugu Rangers vs Abia Warriors FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 08 October 2025

Rangers International will hope to secure a back-to-back win when they host Abia Warriors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Wednesday. Since March 2023, this Oriental Derby has consistently ended in a victory for the team playing at home, and we expect such a run to continue in this evenly contested encounter. 

Enugu Rangers FC: form and statistics

Last five games: LWLDW

Fidelis Ikechukwu's men head here with their second win of the season, immediately after their (2-2) share of the spoils against Wikki Tourists. More recently, Enugu Rangers began the game with the aim of recovering from their loss on the road, and after the first forty-five minutes without a breakthrough, something had to change in the second half. They couldn't play the second stanza due to the rain, and the rescheduled ended in a (1-0) victory with Obaje scoring the goal that won them the game. 

They are presently not in the title race, trailing the top of the log by eight points, having played six matches already. The Flying Antelope have picked up eight points from a combined eighteen, conceding five and scoring five.  

Enugu Rangers have been pretty decent at home and have won twice while sharing the spoils across their last three games on their home turf.

Enugu Rangers Team News

The Flying Antelope have not been consistent with their starting eleven this season, but there are some faces that can't be missing. No players will be on international duty, and they will have their squad to themselves.

Enugu Rangers Potential Line-up (4-3-3)

Godswill–Yusuf, Mohammed, Edward, Philip–Abdullaih, Ndala, Longbak–Lamido, Dadong, Jibril

Head Coach: Fidelis Ikechukwu

Abia Warriors FC: form and statistics

Last five games: WDLWW

The Pride of Abia have been up and running this season, heading here with just a loss in six games. Imama’s men, who finished strong for the first time in so many years last season, head here with a decent display on the road. Abia Warriors began the game on decent momentum but were not at their best at the break. Some minutes into the second half, Kwara United conceded a penalty, which was converted by Obioma in the 48th minute. They held on for some time, and at the end of the day, they walked off with the maximum points. 

Abia Warriors picked up twelve points from their six NPFL games, SITTING IN THIRD place on the standings. Despite their decent start to the campaign, Abia Warriors will not feature in this season's CAF Confederation Cup after being knocked out a few days ago. In terms of goals, Abia Warriors found the back of the net five times (5) while conceding two goals (2). 

Abia Warriors were one of the best teams away from home last campaign, and their performance at home was commendable. It has been a decent start for the former NPFL winner, and their recent performance suggests they stand a chance of challenging for the NPFL title this campaign. 

Abia Warriors Team News

Coach Imama Amapakabo will most definitely stick to the same team that recently won against Kwara United on the road. 

Abia Warriors Potential Lineup (4-4-2)

Odah–Jibrin, Somiari, Innocent, Adekunle–Hamed, Abdullahi, Aseigbu, Azubiku–Lawal, Obioma

Head coach: Imama Amapakabo

Enugu Rangers vs Abia Warriors FC: head to head statistics

Enugu Rangers have won four, while Abia Warriors have recorded six wins across their previous ten meetings. Abia Warriors have scored first in eight of their last ten meetings. 

Enugu Rangers vs Abia Warriors: Betting Tips & Odds

• Fewer than two goals have surfaced in eight consecutive Abia Warriors games. You can try out a total of under 2.5 goals for 1.44, which is available on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
• Less than ten corners have surfaced in eight Abia Warriors. You can try out a total of over 10.5 corners, which is available for 1.56 on the Betway bookmaker website.
• Abia Warriors have scored first in five of their last seven games. You can try out the home score first, this is available on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
• Enugu Rangers have conceded first in five of their previous seven NPFL games. This is available on the Betway bookmaker website, available for 2.20.

Enugu Rangers vs Abia Warriors FC match prediction 08 October 2025

Abia Warriors have been very decent this season, and it has been all or nothing for them. They are one of the two teams that are yet to share the spoils since the league began. Meanwhile, Enugu Rangers have managed just two wins across their previous six NPFL games. This is not good enough for the former NPFL Champions, who currently sit two months above the relegation zone.

Rangers International are unbeaten on their home turf across their last three games, and they'll strive to maintain such a decent momentum against their guests. The Oriental Derby have never ended in favour of the guests since 2023, and I believe history might repeat itself. Abia Warriors will struggle against the home side, and I think the hosts are the favourites here. This game will end in favour of Ranger International, who head here following their two games unbeaten run. 

My match prediction is for Enugu Rangers to win and score more than a goal with a coefficient of 2.11 on the 1xbet bookmaker.

My betting tip for this game is for anyone to win and BTTS No for a coefficient of 1.51 on the Betway bookmaker.

My final prediction is a home win before the break for a coefficient of 1.92 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Good luck!