Enyimba possess a formidable home record against Shooting Stars, winning four and drawing one of their last five meetings hosted in Aba. Across the 10-match head-to-head sample, Shooting Stars have failed to win away, while 70 percent of all meetings have finished under 2.5 total goals. Backing Enyimba to avoid defeat aligns well with historical head-to-head dominance and low-scoring trends between the two clubs.
Enyimba vs Shooting Stars prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 2
- Venue
- Enyimba International Stadium, Aba
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +2 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -2 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Enyimba or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Enyimba return to Aba for their first home match of the NPFL campaign looking to respond after an opening-round 2-1 away defeat against Niger Tornadoes. The hosts have traditionally relied on strong home form in league action, winning their last two home games of the previous season against El Kanemi Warriors and Gombe United.
Shooting Stars arrive with momentum following a 2-1 victory over Inter Lagos on matchday one. However, the Ibadan side face a significant historical challenge on the road in this fixture, having failed to record a victory in their last five visits to Enyimba across all recent head-to-head encounters.
Head-to-head meetings between these sides have historically been tight and low-scoring affairs, averaging 1.7 goals per match with only 20 percent seeing both teams score. Enyimba's dominant record on home soil against Shooting Stars gives them a solid foundation heading into this clash.
Key factors
- Enyimba are unbeaten in their last five home matches against Shooting Stars, winning four and drawing one.
- The 10-game head-to-head history averages just 1.7 goals per match, with only 30 percent surpassing 2.5 goals.
- Both teams have scored in only 20 percent of the last 10 meetings between these sides.
- Shooting Stars won their opener 2-1 at home but lost their most recent away league game 1-0 at Niger Tornadoes.
- Enyimba won their final two home games of the previous campaign without conceding a goal.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 2.4 goals per game (Enyimba at home plus Shooting Stars away).
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Katsina United | 9 | -2 | 12 |
| 13 | Kwara United | 9 | 0 | 11 |
| 14 | Warri Wolves | 9 | -1 | 11 |
| 15 | Shooting Stars | 9 | -2 | 11 |
| 16 | Abia Warriors | 9 | -3 | 10 |
| 17 | Kun Khalifat FCRelegation | 9 | -7 | 9 |
| 18 | EnyimbaRelegation | 9 | -3 | 8 |
| 19 | Ranchers BeesRelegation | 9 | -3 | 8 |
| 20 | Inter LagosRelegation | 9 | -13 | 2 |
Head-to-head
- 4
- Enyimba
- 3
- Draws
- 2
- Shooting Stars
Enyimba have won 4 of the last 9 meetings, averaging 1.8 goals a game, only 33% went over 2.5.
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- 2024-10-13Shooting Stars0-0Enyimba
- 2024-02-17Enyimba1-0Shooting Stars
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