Heartland Owerri vs Kano Pillars Prediction: The hosts must win to stand a chance of surviving relegation this season

Relegation-threatened Heartland Owerri will lock horns against Kano Pillars at the Enyimba Stadium on Saturday. Heartland Owerri will play this game in Aba as their stadium is still under construction, while they’ll be determined to get all the points, Kano Pillars could do the double over their opponent. 

Heartland Owerri (20th)

Last five games: LWLLD

Unfortunately, the Oriental Boys might be on their way to Division Two, as they have won three times this season. Heartland Owerri failed to impress on their ground as they settled for a share of the spoils against Kwara United. 

Heartland Owerri still languish at the bottom of the log, having secured seventeen points from a combined fifty-four. 

Heartland Owerri have won three, lost once, and drawn five on their ground this season.

Kano Pillars (4th)

Last five games: WLWWD

The visitors moved to fourth spot on the log following their (2-1) victory over Heartland Owerri. They scored twice, while the visitors responded once to secure the maximum point on their ground. 

Kano Pillars have been in decent form lately, winning three and sharing the spoils in their last four games. 

Kano Pillars have always been a great team on their own turf, but have struggled on the road, with a win and seven losses. Kano Pillars could challenge for the title this season, and we think they won’t back down without a fight. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous fourteen meetings, Heartland Owerri have won four, while Kano Pillars have won seven and three games ending in a tie. Despite their terrible run in the league, Heartland Owerri have lost just once on their ground and have won 100% of their points there. They fumbled in their recent game at home, sharing the spoils against Kwara United. At the same time, Kano Pillars have performed well in their last four games. However, their performance on the road has been underwhelming. The home side are in dire need of the point, and their only hope of surviving is to win on their ground; bet on a halftime draw for 1.91.

We expect the host to win, but it's very risky as they will play this game without their fans: bet on a home win or draw and under 2.5 goals for 1.89.

This game will produce more goals after the break for 2.20.

Good luck!