Heartland FC Owerri - Plateau United predictions and free betting tips [28/02/2024]

Today in the Nigerian Premier League, Heartland will play against last season's champions, Enyimba.

Heartland

Heartland, in the current season of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), finds itself in the last, 20th place in the table. The team has only accumulated 18 points after 21 rounds, marking the worst record in the league. Despite statistical similarities with other teams fighting relegation, Heartland has not won any of its last five matches. Since December, the team has only managed three victories, all of which were secured at their home ground. Notably, their last win against league leaders Remo Stars by a score of 3:1 was particularly significant as it was the most goals the league leader had conceded in a single game this season.

Heartland's recent matches saw them lose to Lobi Stars by 1:0, draw 1:1 with Kano Pillars and Kwara, and suffer defeats against Kano Pillars by 2:1 and Niger Tornadoes by 3:2. These results highlight the team's challenging position in the championship but also indicate their potential to resist, especially in home matches.

Plateau

Plateau, in the current NPFL season, occupies the 5th position, just 4 points shy of the top spot, with 35 points after 21 rounds. The team has shown strong performance, achieving three victories and one draw in their last five matches. Notable victories include defeating the current champions Enyimba by 1:0 and the current season leader Lobi Stars by 2:1, affirming their aspirations for high table positions.

In recent games, Plateau drew 0:0 with Shooting Stars, won 2:1 against Lobi Stars, lost 1:0 to Lobi Stars in another encounter, beat Enyimba 1:0, and Rivers United 3:2. These outcomes demonstrate the team's capability to compete with the league's leading clubs and achieve results in key matches, making Plateau a serious contender for the top positions in the championship.

Head-to-Head

The last five head-to-head encounters between Plateau and Heartland show Plateau's dominance, securing three wins, including two significant victories with a scoreline of 3:0, highlighting their home game strength against this opponent. However, Heartland has also managed to secure one draw and a win by 1:0, showing their ability to challenge Plateau in home fixtures. The most recent match on October 8, 2023, ended with a narrow 1:0 victory for Plateau, further confirming their home superiority in recent years.

Prediction for the match Heartland - Plateau

Considering the Nigerian league's home advantage trend and Plateau's excellent season performance, a bet on a total of over 1.5 goals seems reasonable.