Shooting Stars SC - Lobi Stars predictions and free betting tips [16/04/2024]

Shooting Stars and Lobi Stars will play today in the Nigerian Premier League.

Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars continue to show excellent form in the current season of the Nigerian Professional Football League, standing out among other teams. With 46 points after 29 matches, the team holds one of the top 6 spots in the table. In their last 12 games, Shooting Stars have suffered only two defeats along with six victories, demonstrating their consistency. Despite a recent loss to Niger Tornadoes by 1:2, Shooting Stars have maintained their competitive spirit and continued to gather points in other matches. Key moments include away wins against teams such as Kano Pillars and Doma United, highlighting the challenges of away games in the Nigerian championship.

In the last six matches, Shooting Stars have excelled, securing five victories against Kano Pillars with a score of 2:1, Kwara at 2:0, Remo Stars at 2:0, and Akwa at 3:0, showcasing their attacking capabilities. A draw with Gombe and a notable victory over Doma United further underline the team's defensive stability and ability to win crucial matches. These successes allow Shooting Stars to remain contenders for the top 5 of the championship, reducing the gap to league leaders, now only 2 points behind fourth-placed Enyimba and 5 points behind leader Enugu.

Lobi Stars

Lobi Stars continue to be among the frontrunners of the Nigerian Premier League, despite recent unstable performances. The team, which had temporarily dropped to fourth place, managed to recover after their last victory over champion Enyimba with a score of 1:0 and moved up to the second spot in the league table, totalling 51 points after 29 games. This victory strengthened Lobi Stars' positions, narrowing the gap to leader Enugu to a minimum and reducing the difference with Enyimba and Remo Stars to 2 and 3 points, respectively.

In their last five matches, Lobi Stars have achieved 2 victories, 2 draws, and suffered 1 defeat. These results reflect the current form of the team, which includes 15 wins and 8 losses, with a goal difference of 34 scored against 26 conceded. Notable victories over teams such as Plateau, Katsina, and Rivers United highlight Lobi Stars' status as one of the league's favourites. Special attention is drawn to the recent winless streak, which was broken by the success against Enyimba. Draws with Sporting from Lagos and Baelsa, and a defeat by new leader Enugu, showed that even top teams can face challenges. However, the subsequent victory over Rivers United and a defeat by Sunshine Stars attest to the team's fluctuating form throughout the season.

Head-to-Head 

In the last 5 meetings between Shooting Stars and Lobi Stars, Lobi Stars have won 3, achieving victories with scores of 2:1 in November 2023 and 3:0 in January 2017. However, Shooting Stars have also shown strong performances, including a 3:0 win in April 2022 and a 2:0 win in January 2017. Other close matches included a 2:1 victory for Lobi Stars in May 2017 and a defeat for Shooting Stars in December 2021 with the same score.

Match Prediction: Shooting Stars - Lobi Stars

Shooting Stars, along with Niger Tornadoes, have shown themselves to be the best teams in the Nigerian league, achieving 4 wins in the last 5 rounds. Lobi has issues in away matches, giving the hosts a chance to break into the top three. I bet on their victory.