Sporting Lagos FC - Kwara United predictions and free betting tips [17/03/2024]

Sporting Lagos and Kwara will play today in the Nigerian football league.

Sporting Lagos

Sporting Lagos currently holds the 14th position in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), being four points clear of the relegation zone. After 25 matches, the team has secured 8 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses, with a goal difference of 24:25.

The team's recent performances include a loss to Niger Tornadoes with a score of 0:1, followed by a significant victory against one of the league leaders, Remo Stars, with a score of 4:1, marking the most remarkable win of the season. Subsequently, there was a draw against Doma United at 0:0 and a win over the struggler Akwa at 2:1. However, the team suffered a defeat against Gombe with a score of 0:2. Earlier victories were also achieved against Bendel and Rivers United, both with a minimal score of 1:0, before losing to Bendel with a score of 1:3.

In the last 5 matches, Sporting Lagos has managed 2 victories and 1 draw. These results highlight the team's significant progress and their ability to compete with the league's leaders, offering hope for further improvement in the standings.

Kwara

Kwara, in their last 7 matches of the Nigerian football championship, lost only once, which played a key role in their escape from the relegation zone after 24 rounds. This success was made possible thanks to a crucial victory against a direct competitor in the relegation battle, Baelsa United, with a score of 1:0, allowing Kwara to move up to the 15th position in the standings. The win over Baelsa United on 13 March was a decisive moment that provided Kwara with the necessary points to improve their standing. Before that, on 10 March, the team drew with Enugu, conceding no goals. The loss to Abia Warriors on 29 February, with a score of 0:1, was the only setback in this series of matches, but the team quickly recovered.

The encounter with Katsina United on 24 February ended in a 1:1 draw, which also added important points to the team's tally. Similar outcomes were achieved in matches against Sunshine Stars on 18 February and Heartland on 25 January, where Kwara also played to a draw, 1:1. The victory against Sunshine Stars on 20 January, with a score of 1:0, gave the team the necessary momentum to continue fighting for their place in the top league.

After 24 matches this season, Kwara has 6 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses, with a total goal difference of 19:21, accumulating 29 points. These results underscore Kwara's significant improvement and their ability to achieve results at critical moments of the season.

Head-to-head 

In the only head-to-head encounter in the first round, Kwara won with a score of 2:1, resolving the matter in the 86th minute.

Sporting Lagos - Kwara match prediction 

Kwara has looked very strong in recent matches and challenges everyone, even away from home. My bet is on Kwara's handicap (0).