Sporting Lagos - Lobi Stars predictions and free betting tips [03/04/2024]

Sporting Lagos and Lobi Stars will face off today in the Nigerian Professional Football League.

Sporting Lagos

Sporting Lagos currently holds the 11th position in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), just three points clear of the relegation zone, amidst a highly competitive lower half of the table. After 27 matches, they have recorded 9 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses, with an even goal difference of 26 scored and conceded.

The team's recent performances include a 0:1 away loss to Niger Tornadoes and another 0-1 defeat on the road against Kano Pillars. Notably, Sporting Lagos achieved a significant victory over one of the league leaders, Remo Stars, with a scoreline of 4:1, marking the season's most substantial win. This was followed by a 0:0 draw with Doma United and a 2:1 win against the struggler, Akwa. However, the team faced a setback with a 0:2 loss to Gombe. Earlier victories were secured against Bendel and Rivers United, each by a narrow margin of 1:0, before experiencing a 1:3 defeat to Bendel.

With two wins and one draw from the last five matches, Sporting Lagos has shown notable progress and the ability to compete against the league's leaders, providing hope for further improvement in their league standings.

Lobi Stars

Lobi Stars have lost their top spot in the Nigerian Premier League for the first time in the last few weeks, amassing 47 points after 27 rounds. The team's performance over the last 5 matches has been mixed, with 1 defeat, 2 draws, and 2 wins, helping to narrow the gap with last season's champion Enyimba and competitors Remo Stars to 1-3 points and allowing Enugu to lead for the first time this season. Lobi Stars now have 14 wins and 8 defeats, with a goal difference of 32 scored and 25 conceded, highlighted by a victory over Plateau with a score of 1-0, as well as wins against Katsina and Rivers United, teams from different parts of the table.

Recent matches for Lobi Stars include a draw with Bayelsa 1:1 in their last match on March 24, a loss to Enugu on March 17 by 1:2, a victory over Rivers United on March 13 with a score of 3:2. The match against Abia Warriors on March 10 ended in a 1:1 draw, adding a point to Lobi Stars' tally. On March 3, the team secured a convincing victory over Katsina United with a score of 2:0, affirming their status as one of the league's leaders. However, a defeat to Sunshine Stars on February 28 by 0:2 served as a reminder of their unstable form and the importance of every match in the championship battle.

Head-To-Head

In the only match of the first round, Lobi Stars were stronger at home with a score of 1:0.

Sporting Lagos - Lobi Stars match prediction

Prediction: Lobi Stars should claim a home victory. Sporting Lagos, having started the season in the relegation zone, only recently moved up to the mid-table, traditionally performing weakly in away games.