Akwa United - Heartland predictions and free betting tips [03/06/2024]

Today in the Nigerian Premier League, Akwa will host Heartland.

Akwa

The Akwa team has been desperately trying to get out of the relegation zone since the start of the season, but so far, it has not succeeded. However, there have been positive results in the last five rounds, with three victories, including two in a row. On 26 May, the team defeated Lobi Stars 2:1 away, and on 28 April, they won against Kano Pillars 3:0, which is particularly notable as they are one of the leaders.

In the Confederation Cup, Akwa confidently passed Zamfara United, winning 4:1 on 23 May, but in the last match on 29 May, they lost to Kebbi 0:1. In the NPFL, Akwa is 2 points behind Sporting Lagos. At present, the team has played 33 matches, with 11 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses, a goal difference of 36:36, and 40 points

In the match against the already relegated Heartland, Akwa has a real chance to take 3 points and escape the relegation zone. At home, the team has won 4 of the last 5 matches, scoring an impressive 14 goals, which is incredibly high for Nigerian football.

Heartland

Heartland has been in the relegation zone since the start of the season and already lost their chances of staying in the NPFL five rounds before the end. Despite this, the team continued to fight, securing victories in three of the last five matches. Currently, Heartland has played 33 matches, with 7 wins, 11 draws, and 15 losses, a goal difference of 31:39, and 32 points.

In the last rounds, Heartland defeated the other relegated team Gombe 3:0 and sensationally took 3 points in a match against Shooting Stars, who are in 4th place. These victories, despite the team's overall position, show that Heartland continues to fight until the end.

For example, on 26 May, the team defeated Gombe 3:0, on 27 April, they lost to Bendel 0:1, on 19 April, they won against Shooting Stars 1:0, on 16 April, they lost to Enyimba 0:1, and on 7 April, they defeated Sporting Lagos 3:1.

Head-to-Head

In the last 5 head-to-head meetings between Heartland and Akwa, the statistics are as follows: 3 victories for Heartland and only 1 for Akwa. On 17 December 2023, Heartland won 1:0, on 5 June 2022, Heartland won again 1:0, on 13 February 2022, the match ended in a 0:0 draw, on 10 June 2021, Akwa won 3:1, and on 24 January 2021, Heartland won 2:1.

Match Prediction: Akwa vs Heartland

I expect a confident victory for the motivated Akwa, as Heartland has already said goodbye to their chances of staying in the NPFL, while the hosts still have a chance to retain their place in the top Nigerian league.