Stadium: Lekan Salami Sports Complex
Time: 07.09.2025, 06:00 PM
Shooting Stars vs Ikorodu City FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 07 September 2025
The Nigerian NPFL continues as Shooting Stars lock horns against Ikorodu City at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex on Sunday with the aim of securing their first win of the season. Both teams have been unable to win any game this campaign, but I believe a winner will emerge this weekend.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Shooting Stars FC: form and statistics
The Oluyole Warriors head here without a breakthrough across their last two NPFL games. Shooting Stars' opening game started off with a devastating loss on their home turf against Bayelsa United; however, they picked up a point on the road against Bendel Insurance. Shooting Stars began the game with great intensity, and after five minutes of play, Ismail Ayodele opened the scoreline. The hosts equalised minutes later, and that was it at the break. The game, which ended in a (1-1) stalemate, didn’t live up to the hype in the second half.
Shooting Stars, 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.
The Oluyole Warriors have picked up a point from a combined six, scoring once and conceding two this campaign.
Shooting Stars Team News
The Oluyole Warriors are yet to find their rhythm this campaign, even though they have quality all around the pitch. Coach Aweroro was the best attacking tactician last campaign with Ikorodu City, and he needs to find his mojo back, especially against his former side. Alex Aghahowa and Sodiq Ibrahim return to the team after missing out due to illness.
Shooting Stars Potential Lineup (4-3-3)
Lawal—Adelowo, Ameen, Utin, Falke—Tijani, Abayomi, Azeez—Ayodele, Adegoke, Awosanmi
Head coach: Aweroro
Ikorodu City FC: form and statistics
Ali Kandil’s men are still unbeaten this season, although they are yet to record a win. For the second consecutive NPFL games, Ikorodu City settled for a share of the spoils. The Oga Boys, who had a pretty decent preseason, began their campaign with a toothless stalemate against Kwara United and followed it up with a draw to El Kanemi Warriors on their turf. Ikorodu City started the game strongly and had some chances created. The second half didn’t live up to expectations as neither team was able to find the back of the net.
The Lagos-based team and newly formed side got promoted last campaign, and Ikorodu City has fully adapted to their new environment as they finished in the fourth spot on the log. They have picked up fifty-nine points from their last thirty games, a point behind the continental spot.
Ikorodu City were the third best team at home last season and the best scoring side in the division.
Ikorodu City Lineup
The guests will be without Waliu, and his absence will be felt by the Oga Boys in this crucial game. The Lagos-based side replaced their coach and signed Turkish international, Ali Kandil, who has been up and running since his appointment.
Ikorodu City Potential Starting Lineup (4-3-3):
Atata—Abatan, Odinaka, Chibuzor, Udoh—Owolabi, Onwe, Oyedokun—Arumala, Alao, UCHE
Head coach: Ali Kandil
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Shooting Stars vs Ikorodu City FC: head to head statistics
Both teams have won a game apiece, while two matches have ended in a share of the spoils. Ikorodu City didn’t lose any of their last two games in the NPFL in the previous campaign.
Shooting Stars vs Ikorodu City FC: Betting Tips & Odds
- Ikorodu City's last six 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 Betway bookmaker for 1.47.
- Shooting Stars FC have scored first in five of their last seven Nigerian Premier Football League games. You can try out a home team to score first, and this particular option is available for 1.48 on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
- Ikorodu City FC are winless in four consecutive games. You can try your luck with a home win, which can be found on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.65.
Betting Tips
Shooting Stars have been below par this campaign, although they played well a few days ago. Meanwhile, Ikorodu City settled for another share of the spoils on their home turf.
Ikorodu City are yet to find the back of the net this campaign, heading here with two points from a combined six. Unlike Shooting Stars, who have at least scored once. Neither of the teams has lived up to expectations this campaign, but I think Shooting Stars will get it right this time.
In this SouthWest Derby, former Ikorodu City coach Aweroro will be on the opposing end this weekend, and the gaffer will be keen to show his quality in this evenly contested match.
My match prediction is for the Shooting Stars 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, for a coefficient of 2.20 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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