Lobi Stars vs Niger Tornadoes Prediction: The two teams have a chance to win

In round 26 of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Lobi Stars will play Niger Tornadoes at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. The two teams last meeting ended in a 1-1 draw. Will there be a winner in this one? I will preview this game and offer predictions below. 

Lobi Stars

Lobi Stars last league game was against Shooting Stars and they settled for a 2-2 draw. In that encounter, Ossy Martins struck twice for this team but it was not enough to see them take maximum points. In the meantime, Lobi Stars head into this game with a winless run of eight matches, losing four and drawing four. In fact, Lobi Stars last league win was against Plateau United last December. At home stadium, Lobi Stars lost only one of their last five matches. Having accumulated 23 points this season, Lobi Stars sit bottom of the standings with 20 goals scored and 31 conceded. 

Niger Tornadoes

Niger Tornadoes last league game was against Heartland of Owerri and they won. In a game that ended 2-1, Niger Tornadoes came from behind to take maximum points, thanks to a second-half brace from Ismail Sarki. In the meantime, Niger Tornadoes have won two of their last five matches, one against Kwara United. Heading into this game, Niger Tornadoes have lost four of their last five matches on the road, with their lone win coming against Rangers International. With 34 points from 25 matches, this team sits12th in the standings with 27 goals scored and 30 conceded. 

Expert Betting Tips

Niger Tornadoes are doing a bit better than Lobi Stars this season but on the road, I do not see them having an easy chance. However, Lobi Stars chances of still making it out of relegation are high and at home, this is a crucial one for them. Looking at what the two teams have to offer, I feel this will be a high offensive game, with both teams showing character in front of goal. 

Our first option is a win for Lobi Stars with odds at 1.64 on 1Xbet

Our second option is over 2.5 goals with odds at 2.35 on Bet365

Our last option is a 2-1 correct score with odds at 6.00 on Betway