Enyimba International vs Nasarawa United: Prediction for the Match on September 07, 2025

Enyimba International vs Nasarawa United: Prediction and odds on the Match on 07 September 2025

In round three of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Enyimba International will play Nasarawa United at Enyimba international Stadium in Aba. The two teams are coming off a win in their last encounter and will focus on getting things right again. How will this game unfold? Below is a match preview with betting opportunities. 

Enyimba International: Form and Statistics

Enyimba International secured their first win of the season against Niger Tornadoes the previous weekend and will feel confident getting things right here. In that encounter, Enyimba International were brilliant with an early goal from Joseph Abiodun strike being the difference at full time. In the meantime, the hosts have settled for newly promoted Barau side away from home. Meanwhile, prior encounters saw this team lose to Plateau United and Nasarawa United while securing wins over Kwara United, Rangers Internationals and Kano Pillars. In the standings, Enyimba International sit 7th place while failing to concede. 

Enyimba International Team News and Lineup

Enyimba International are expected to go with the same lineup they settled with against Niger Tornadoes. Kelvin Ogunga has been impressive in goal and will hope to keep his clean sheet record intact. Meanwhile, Bassey John has now played two full games without netting and will hope to get on the scoresheet with a chance of winning the golden boot. 

Enyimba International Expected Lineup

Kelvin Ogunga, Joel Ezra, Afolayan Peters, Solomon Ogberahwe, Joseph Abiodun, Ufere Chinedu, Mohammed Hussaini, Bright Ihionu, Olasunkanmi Quadri, Bassey John, Ezekiel Edidiong

Nasarawa United: Form and Statistics

Nasarawa United had a rough start against Niger Tornadoes but they did well to get things right against Abia Warriors. In the game against Niger Tornadoes, this team did have five shots but could not convert any with Terdoo Shimagande strike denying them a point. Meanwhile, Nasarawa United's game against Abia Warriors saw them secure a 1-0 win with Leonard Ugochukwu’s 10th minute strike being the difference. Ahead of this game, Nasarawa United have lost two of their last three games from last season, with one against Rivers United. This season, Nasarawa United sit 10th in the standings with three points, scoring one goal with one conceded. 

Nasarawa United Team News and Lineup

Nasarawa United will rely on 35 year old Leonard Ugochukwu in attack after getting his first goal of the season. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Utaka and Abbey Benson defensive partnership will be needed to be as strong as it was against Abia Warriors. 

Nasarawa United Expected Lineup

Ameh Godwin, Emmanuel Utaka, Hussaini Mubarak, Abubakar Abdullahi, John Victor Ekioke, Umar Ada, Chidera Nduka, Ekeson Okorie, Jofrank Istifanus, Abbey Benson, Leonard Ugochukwu

Enyimba International vs Nasarawa United: Head to Head Statistics

The last meetings between these two teams saw Enyimba win three times while one ended in Nasarawa's favour. 

Enyimba International vs Nasarawa United: Betting Tips & Odds

• Both teams to score has been won in the last six games the two teams have met. In this one, we might expect a very close contest with both teams showing a lot of offensive game. This encounter is expected to end with goals with both teams scoring available odds at 2.98 on 1Xbet bookmaker.
• Except once, over 2.5 goals have been won in five of the last six encounters between Enyimba International and Nasarawa United. We expect a similar outcome in this encounter, with odds available on Bet365 at 2.70.
• Enyimba International have had the upper hand in this fixture with three wins in the last five meetings. The home team is the favorite in this game with odds at 1.40 on Bet365 bookmaker.
• Despite not having the bookies’ backing, the visiting Nasarawa United have lost just once in their last three games. With a win in the most recent encounter, Nasarawa United have a chance in this one with odds at 9.25.

Enyimba International vs Nasarawa United Match Prediction 07 September 2025

Enyimba International at home should win this game after a decent start where they have picked up four points. However, Nasarawa United have been at top level too heading into this game with three wins in their last five games. However, I do trust the Enyimba International team in this fixture as they are heavily favoured. Meanwhile, despite a strong defensive start, I feel this game will be productive with Nasarawa United expected to step up in offense with this game having also produced goals from both teams in recent times. 

Our match prediction is Enyimba International to score over 1.5 goals with odds at 1.93 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is over 2.5 goals with odds at 2.70 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is a win for Enyimba International and both teams to score with odds at 3.80 on Betway bookmaker.