Akwa will host Bendel in a match of the Nigerian football league.
Akwa after playing 24 matches, occupies the 19th position in the Nigerian Championship table. They have earned 24 points: 6 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses. In these games, they have scored 20 goals against opponents while conceding 27. In the last round, the team suffered a loss. In the last five championship matches, the club's results are: 1 win, 0 draws, and 4 losses.
Bendel, the visitors, after playing 24 matches in the Nigerian Championship, hold the 8th position in the league table. They have accumulated 34 points: 9 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. In these games, they have scored 18 goals against opponents and conceded 15, making a goal difference of "plus 3". In the last round, the team won. The outcomes of their last five games are: 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses.
Head-to-head encounters between Akwa and Bendel have seen the visitors win once, with the other two encounters ending in draws.
The hosts are almost at the bottom of the league table and in the relegation zone. The team desperately needs points, but their form does not inspire confidence that they will manage to earn them in the upcoming match. The visitors are in better shape and have a chance to compete for the top-4. Yes, the hosts are in a critical situation with nowhere to retreat, but it is unlikely they have the resources to make a significant improvement. Moreover, in three head-to-head encounters, the visitors have never lost to the hosts. My bet is on the handicap for the second team
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