Akwa United vs Kwara United Prediction: Expect a very close contest

Akwa United will play Kwara United in the Nigeria Professional Football League at Godswill Akpabio Stadium. Let’s preview this game and make predictions.

Akwa United suffered a defeat at the hands of Shooting Stars the previous weekend, ending 2-1. In that game, Akwa United conceded in each half before a Friday Apollos consolation goal before full time. In the meantime, this team has struggled in recent games, losing three of their last five encounters, two against Rivers United and Katsina United. However, this team secured a 2-0 win over Kano Pillars while settling for a goalless draw with Rangers International. 

Kwara United were held to a 1-1 draw by Rangers International the previous weekend and will look to return to winning ways here. Abdulraheem Shola's strike put this side in the lead in that game, but a 44th-minute Kingsley Maduforo goal for their visitors was enough to see the two sides share spoils. In the meantime, Kwara United head into this game with an unbeaten run of four games, drawing El Kanemi Kano Pillars and defeating Sunshine Stars. This season, Kwara United have 11 points from their first nine league games, which positions them in 12th place. 

Kwara United are one of the sides performing well lately but will need a strong offensive performance to win here. While Akwa United have struggled so much, they will need a lot of strong performances, especially given how poor they have been offensively and defensively this season. This is going to be a tight one in between, but I will trust Kwara United to get within the odds.