Plateau United vs Sporting Lagos: : Expert predictions and betting tips for matchday 16

Plateau United vs Sporting Lagos

Plateau United vs Sporting Lagos: : Expert predictions and betting tips for matchday 16

Izuchukwu Akawor 10:23 - 28.12.2023

Detailed predictions and betting tips featuring NPFL leaders newly promoted Sporting Lagos and Plateau United.

One of the games of matchday 16 in the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, will see Plateau United host Sporting Lagos on Thursday.

Here is a look at some expert predictions and betting tips for the game between the Peace Boys and their Tech visitors.

Plateau United vs Sporting Lagos

This fixture features two teams desperate to return to winning ways after dropping points in the previous matchday. 

United suffered a 2-1 defeat in Katsina to Katsina United. At the same time, Sporting dropped two points at home to relegation team, Bayelsa United.

Plateau United (Photo: David King)

Form

In terms of form, the home side has won three of the last five compared to mixed results for newly promoted Sporting Lagos.

The Tech Boys have won just one of the last five matches, with two defeats and two draws.

Super-sub Aliu saved Sporting Lagos' blushes against Bayelsa United. (Photo Credit: Sporting Lagos/X)

Prediction

Plateau United have an impressive record at home, especially in recent matches in the NPFL.

The Jos side has won six of their six matches so far at home has scored 13 goals and conceded just three. 

Plateau United are clear favourites for this one against the Paul Offor-led Sporting, who have lost five and drawn just two of seven matches on the road this season.

Betting Tip

A clear win for United without a doubt. You can also look at over 1.5 markets as this could be one game that might not be high scoring. 

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