Stadium: Mobolaji Johnson Arena
Time: 14.09.2025, 07:30 PM
Ikorodu City vs Barau FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 14 September 2025
Ikorodu City will strive to pick up their first win of the season when they face off against Barau FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday. The Oga Boys, who have shared the spoils three times this season, can’t afford to drop points on their home turf tomorrow. Meanwhile, the guests will be keen to secure the maximum points for the first time since promotion.
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For the third consecutive time this campaign, Ali Kandil’s men settled for a stalemate in the NPFL. Ikorodu City, who had previously drawn against Kwara United and El Kanemi Warriors, settled for a (1-1) share of the spoils against a solid Shooting Stars. They started the game pretty well, but the Oga Boys conceded ten minutes into the game. Ikorodu City began asking questions, and just before the end of the first half, Adelani scored an equalizer. The second half didn't live up to expectations as Oga Boys carted away a point.
The Lagos-based team and newly promoted team got promoted last campaign, and Ikorodu City has fully adapted to their new environment as they finished in the fourth spot on the log. Ali Kandil’s men have picked up three points from their last three games, scoring once and conceding a goal.
Ikorodu City were the third-best team at home last season, and they have played a game on their ground without scoring or winning.
Ikorodu City Lineup
The Lagos-based side have acquired the services of Alade Balogun, the striker from Enyimba Aba. They have some exciting players who still need time to settle in well, and with coach Kand, I expect something different this time.
Ikorodu City Potential Starting Lineup (4-3-3):
Atata—Abatan, Odinaka, Chibuzor, Udoh—Owolabi, Onwe, Oyedokun—MUSA, Adelanni, UCHE
Head coach: Ali Kandil
Barau FC: form and statistics
The newly promoted side are still searching for their first win since promotion, heading here with a share of the spoils at home against Bendel Insurance on their home ground. Barau FC started the game in great spirits, and just before the end of halftime, Ibrahim Yahaya found the back of the net to cancel Alex Oweilayefa's early goal for Bendel Insurance. The share of the spoils on their ground was a good performance, but not a good result.
The Maliya Boys, who got promoted this season, have picked up two points from a combined nine, scoring once and conceding three times. Barau FC have not been their very best, but their most recent result was a better one compared to the loss against Bayelsa United.
Barau FC is a newly formed team, and they’ll need time to adapt, and their only game on the road ended in a loss.
Barau FC Team News
Coach Ladan Bosso has a lot to do when it comes to setting up his side in the NPFL. Barau FC are a new team; if care isn't taken, they might return to the second division.
Barau FC Potential Starting Eleven (4-3-3)
Salim—Sugau, Ambrose, Adamu, Sunday—Okoko—Enaranu, Ekawu, Kwame, Yahaya—Saidu Salisu
Head Coach: Ladan Bosso
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Ikorodu City vs Barau FC: head to head statistics
Both teams have never met before, and Barau FC will play in Lagos for the first time in the NPFL.
Ikorodu City vs Barau FC: Betting Tips & Odds
- Five of the last six Ikorodu City FC games have produced fewer than two goals. A total of under 2.5 goals might surface here, and the odds are available on the Betway bookmaker for 1.45.
- Ikorodu City FC are undefeated in six consecutive games. You can try your luck with a home win, which can be found on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.61.
- Ikorodu City have kept two clean sheets in their last three games in the Nigerian Premier Football League. You can try out BTTS No, and this particular option is available for 1.52 on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
Ikorodu City vs Barau FC match prediction 14 September 2025
Ikorodu City have been pretty consistent this campaign, although they are yet to win a game since the league began. Oga Boys are a very solid team, especially when playing in Lagos, and I expect them to return to winning ways. Meanwhile, the Maliya Boys are still struggling to adapt to their new environment. They have played three matches without a breakthrough, and a defeat here could cost Ladan Bosso his job.
Ikorodu City are yet to find their rhythm, but against a struggling opponent, they can't ask for a better team. I expect them to start strong and probably get a goal at the break.
My match prediction is for Ikorodu City to score before the break with a coefficient of 1.81 on the 1xbet bookmaker.
My betting tip on this match is for Ikorodu City to win before the break with a coefficient of 2.01 on the Bet365 bookmaker.
My final betting tip is a home win and under 3.5 goals for 1.87 on the Betway bookmaker.
Good luck!
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