Plateau United vs Kano Pillars Prediction: Home victory is inevitable here

It’s no longer the news that Rivers United will be crowned the champions this season as second-placed Plateau United host Kano Pillars at the Jos International stadium on Sunday. The home team still have the second spot to fight for while the visitors will like to earn another away victory in their quest to stay up in the league.

Plateau United (2nd)

Last five matches: LWLWL

The home team are on the verge of losing out on the trophy this season, however, it's almost certain they will be playing in the CAF Champions League next season. They are ten points behind Rivers United and it's looking like a mission impossible catching up with them. Plateau United defeated Enugu Rangers by four goals to nil on matchday 30 to further secure their CAF Champions League spot but were beaten hands down by the potential league winner of match day 31, the match ended in favour of the hosts as two goals from C.Akuneto in both halves downed the guests.

Plateau United doesn't win as much as they should away from home and that's a significant difference between them and Rivers United, however, they remain the only team to have won their matches at home this season with fifteen wins in fifteen matches.

Kano Pillars (16th)

Last five matches: LWLWW

The visitors have seen their season turned around in the last recent games with three wins in the last four games including a (1-3) away victory against a strong Remo Stars last week.in

They are now two points away from the relegation spot with twelve wins, five draws and thirteen losses so far this season.

They were lucky against Katsina United on Monday when Ali Malam slotted it in from close range for Kano Pillars in the 90th minute as the match ended in favour of the home team.

They recorded a very important win against Remo Stars on matchday 31 when they scored three solid goals for the first time away from home.

They have won twice, lost ten times and drawn twice in the last thirteen away games.

Expert Betting Tips

The visitors have always been the better side in this encounter with four wins while Plateau United have recorded two victories with five games ending in a draw.

It’s a crucial moment for the home team who just lost the top spot to Rivers United, they now have to win this match just to further secure the second spot, we believe they are going to win and score more than a goal for 1.80.

A halftime victory is on the card for 1.98.

A correct score of 3-1 for 12.5 won’t be a bad option.

Good luck!