Stadium: Lekan Salami Sports Complex
Time: 24.08.2025, 06:00 PM
Shooting Stars vs Bayelsa United: Prediction and odds on the Match on 24 August 2025
The Nigerian NPFL kicks off as Shooting Stars lock horns against Bayelsa United at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex on Sunday. The hosts, who struggled at some point last season, will be keen to get off to a flyer. Meanwhile, the guests will be satisfied with a point on the road for a start.
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The Oluyole Warriors, who were tipped to challenge Remo Stars for the NPFL title last season, were pretty terrible lately, playing seven consecutive games without a win at some point during the season. Shooting Stars wrapped up their campaign in 8th spot, picking up fifty-four points from thirty-eight (38) matches.
It’s so sad to see one of the strongest teams in the league struggled as they scored thirty-nine (39) while conceding (38) times.
The Oluyole Warriors have picked up forty-four points from a combined fifty-seven, scoring twenty-eight and conceding seven at home last campaign.
Shooting Stars Team News
After sacking Gbenga Ogunbote, the Oluyole Warriors have acquired the services of coach Nurudeen Aweroro. Moreover, it was a total overhaul for the club, as they have made some notable signings. Ismail Ayodele, Adegoke, Ayobami Junior, Tijani, and ElKananah, to mention a few that have signed for 3SC.
It’s unclear what their starting lineup will look like; however, we expect a strong team against Bayelsa United later tomorrow.
Bayelsa United FC: form and statistics
The guests had below below-par season, wrapping up their campaign in 11th spot on the log. Bayelsa United escaped relegation after playing five games without a loss towards the end of the season. Moreover, they were also knocked out by Nasarawa United in the round of 16 of the Federation Cup.
Bayelsa United found the back of the net thirty-nine (39) times while conceding thirty-six (36) last campaign. After their terrible performance previous campaign, a lot has changed about the hosts, and we might have an entirely new team later tomorrow.
Bayelsa United were able to win just one of their away games last campaign.
Bayelsa United Team News
The guests will start the campaign under the leadership of a new coach, Monday Odigie. Mustapha Jawad is also expected to anchor the midfield, while Ogundare Awise will lead the backline. Meanwhile, attacking midfielder Magbisa Wisdom is expected to bolster the attack later tomorrow.
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Shooting Stars vs Bayelsa United FC: head to head statistics
Both teams have won two games apiece, while two matches have ended in a share of the spoils. The hosts have back-to-back games against Bayelsa United at home with a correct score of (1-0).
Shooting Stars vs Bayelsa United FC: Betting Tips & Odds
- Shooting Stars FC are undefeated in five consecutive games. You can try your luck with a home win, which can be found on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.65.
- Bayelsa United FC have conceded first in five of their last six Nigerian Premier Football League games. You can try out a home team to score first, and this particular option is available for 1.52 on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
- Five Shooting Stars FC's last six NPFL games have produced more than two goals. This might surface here, and the odds are available on the Betway bookmaker for 2.47.
Shooting Stars vs Bayelsa United match prediction 24 August 2025
The Nigerian Professional Football League kicks off for the 2025/2026 campaign, and as usual, home teams are expected to be on the winning end. Last season, Shooting Stars were one of the best teams at home, and I’m confident they’ll secure the maximum points here tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Bayelsa United had a poor season, and have made some impressive moves in the transfer market to comeback that.
This game will be played in a full-capacity stadium, and Shooting Stars will be keen to start strong in front of their home fans. It’s hard to tell how they’ll set up or what intensity to expect; however, we believe home teams stand a better chance in this competition.
My match prediction is for the hosts to win with a coefficient of 1.65 on the 1xbet bookmaker.
My betting tip on this match is for this game to end in a win and over 1.5 goals for Shooting Stars after the break, for a coefficient of 2.10 on the Betway bookmaker.
My final betting tip is the home score before the break for 1.93 on the Bet365 bookmaker.
Good luck!
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