Plateau United vs Heartland Prediction: A high-scoring game is expected

Plateau United and Heartland will square it off at Jos International Stadium in week 16 of the Nigeria Professional Football League. The last time these two teams met, Plateau United pulled off a 1-5 win away from home. Let's preview this game and make predictions. 

Plateau United

Plateau United's last league game was against Bendel Insurance, and they lost. In a match that ended 2-1, Uche Collins scored the day's first goal in just seven minutes after kickoff. However, while Olawale Doyeni missed from the spot in the 14th and 24th minute, Victor Dawa's strike was enough to see this side levelled. However, the second-half strike from Oke Solomon was enough to hand this team a defeat at full-time. Heading into this game, Plateau United have lost three of their last five matches, two against Kwara United and Akwa United. In fact, the home side's lone win in six consecutive matches came against Nasarawa United in week 13 NPFL matches, ending 2-0. 

Heartland

Heartland secured a hard-fought victory over Nasarawa United the previous weekend and will hope for a similar outcome here. In a game that ended 3-2, this team needed two late strikes from Lawal Suraju and Christian Molokwu to take maximum points after Nasarawa United overturned the game. However, the visiting team heads into this game with an impressive record, losing only one of their recent games, coming against Kwara United. In other encounters, they settled for draws with Rangers International and Kano Pillars while picking a win against Sunshine Stars. With 20 points, Heartland sit 10th in the league standings, scoring 14 goals and conceding 14. 

Expert Betting Tips

Heartland have so much improved this season, and there is a lot expected from the road team. However, Plateau United have struggled lately, playing below par compared to the expectations they set the previous season. However, the odds heavily favoured Plateau United here, which I do not fancy. While Heartland have been doing well offensively, I believe this will be a high-scoring one, with both teams expected to score.