Niger Tornadoes vs Abia Warriors FC Prediction: The Ikon Allah Boys are a tough nut to crack in front of their home supporters

Niger Tornadoes vs Abia Warriors FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 02 November 2025

The Ikon Allah Boys will be looking to leapfrog Nasarawa United at the top of the log when they face off against Abia Warriors at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium on Sunday. The guests who have lost five of their last matches on the road will most definitely struggle against the hosts, who can’t afford to drop points in front of their home supporters. 

Niger Tornadoes FC Form and Statistics

Last five games: LDDWW

Since their defeat against Rivers United on the road, Niger Tornadoes have been firing on all cylinders, with four games without a loss. More recently, the Ikon Allah Boys picked up their first win on the road against Kano Pillars. Even though the Niger Tornadoes were the underdog, they defended as a unit at the break against their opponent. The second half began with a new belief, and this time, they found the back of the net twice courtesy of Dabai and Shimangade’s goals. This result was after they humiliated Plateau United on their home ground. It wasn’t an all-around performance, and to secure maximum points on the road in this difficult league doesn’t come on a platter of Gold. 

The Ikon Allah Boys have managed five victories, shared the spoils twice and lost three games in their previous ten NPFL games. They moved to third spot on the log, picking up seventeen points from a combined thirty. 

Niger Tornadoes have been pretty consistent on their home turf lately, and we think they’ll approach this game with utmost urgency. 

Niger Tornadoes Team News

Ifeayin Nchekube have been very impressive for Niger Tornadoes across their last two games, with the goalkeeper amassing two clean sheets. Victor Okoro will likely continue in the starting lineup after making his debut last week. It’s unclear if Akinmolodun will reclaim his space ahead of the Ahmed Family.

Nigeria Tornadoes Potential Lineup (4-3-3)

Nchekube—Saidu, Akinmoladun, Family, Khalid—Ani, Sabiu, Chibueze, Oritseweyinmi—Victor Okoro, Shimagande

Head coach: Majin Mohamed 

Abia Warriors FC Form and Statistics

Last five games: WWLWL

The Pride of Abia recovered from their defeat on the road yet again as they defeated Barau at home. Abia Warriors, who have been pretty terrible on the road, knew they had to amass all the points at home to remain relevant in the race for a top-four finish. A fifteen-minute goal from Obioma and a 61st-minute shot ensured Abia Warriors emerged as a winner in front of their home supporters.

Abia Warriors picked up eighteen points from the ten NPFL games, maintaining their place on the standings. In terms of goals, Abia Warriors found the back of the net nine times (9) while conceding six goals (4). Abia Warriors were one of the best teams on their ground, but they have lost five and won once across their last six games away from home. 

Abia Warriors Team News

Imama Amapakabo made some changes to his side against Barau Rangers, which were pretty obvious, and I believe he will revert to his original lineup later tomorrow. 

Abia Warriors Potential Lineup (4-4-2)

Odah–Jibrin, Somiari, Innocent, Adekunle–Godwin, Abdullahi, Samson, Azubuike–Megwo, Obioma

Head coach: Imama Amapakabo

Niger Tornadoes vs Abia Warriors FC: head-to-head statistics

Abia Warriors have won three, while Niger Tornadoes have managed three victories and four games ending in a tie across their last ten meetings. Niger Tornadoes are undefeated across their previous eight home clashes against Abia Warriors FC. 

Niger Tornadoes vs Abia Warriors FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• The last eight Niger Tornadoes NPFL games have produced fewer than two goals. A total of under 2.5 goals might surface here, and the odds are available on the 1xbet bookmaker for 1.47.
• Abia Warriors FC have kept just a clean sheet in their last ten Nigerian Premier Football League meetings on the road. You can try out a BTTS, and this particular option is available for 2.32 on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
• Niger Tornadoes are unbeaten in ten consecutive NPFL games at home. You can try a home win, which can be found on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.55.

Niger Tornadoes vs Abia Warriors FC Match Prediction, 02 November 2025

Niger Tornadoes have been pretty decent in recent games as they head here without a loss in four games. Meanwhile, Abia Warriors have struggled to express themselves freely on the road this season. 

The hosts have been pretty confident and consistent on their home ground, as Niger Tornadoes hardly give their guests room to operate close to their boxes. It will be difficult to shut out the guests tomorrow, but I believe this dicey game will produce some exciting moments. The guests are a dangerous side but lack the belief to win on the road; for this reason, I expect Niger Tornadoes to take advantage of their naivety. 

My match prediction is for the home team to win or draw and over 1.5 goals with a coefficient of 1.91 on the Betway bookmaker. 

My betting tip on this match is for Niger Tornadoes to win or draw and BTTS for a coefficient of 3.12 on the 1xbet bookmaker.

My final betting tip is the home score before the break for 1.95 on the Bet365 bookmaker. 

Good luck!