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| Source: 50degreeswest.com |
For
this matchday, I envisage Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL)
table-toppers, Kano Pillars, will be in for a big test of their title
credentials at Nasarawa United now under Kadiri Ikhana.
There
will be nine other games across nine venues with Bayelsa United being the only
club capable of toppling Kano Pillars should they surrender all points at
Nasarawa United this Sunday. Here's the full preview for matchday 30:
Sunday,
September 8, 2013
Nasarawa
United v Kano Pillars (Lafia Township Stadium)
This
is my game of the day. Basement boys, Nasarawa United play hosts to
table-topping Kano Pillars. Interestingly Nasarawa United are yet to defeat
Pillars in a top flight game since a 2-1 in March 2005.
This
time, Nasarawa United are in with a fighting chance of earning a first win over
the champions in eight years and I expect Victor Namo to spearhead that charge
against his former team.
My
prediction: 2-0
Sharks v Akwa
United (Sharks Stadium)
Akwa
United come into this contest on the back of a 4-0 thumping of Sunshine Stars
last weekend. The last time Akwa United lost a league game to Sharks was in May
2009.
Gbenga
Ogunbote will have creative midfielder, Christian Pyagbara back in his squad to
face Akwa United after suspension. Akwa United will push for points but I'll go
with the hosts shading this contest.
My
prediction: 2-1
Sunshine Stars
v 3SC (Akure Township Stadium)
The
Akure Gunners have sold a number of their best players and are now struggling
to eke out results. 3SC have equally been poor on the road losing all four of
their last away games.
In
the reverse tie, Gbolahan Salami's goal from the spot ensured 3SC won by a
goal. For this game, I think the Oluyole Warriors are capable of taking a result
away from Sunshine Stars.
My
prediction: 0-0
Heartland v
Bayelsa United (Dan Anyiam Stadium)
I'll
tip Heartland to make it three straight wins after last weekend's away win at
Wikki. Though Bayelsa United have gone three games unbeaten, I don't think they
can hold off the quality that Heartland will put out this Sunday against them.
I
expect Bright Ejike and Osas Okoro to be in the thick of Heartland's activities
up front for what should be another win for the hosts.
My
prediction: 2-0
Enugu Rangers
v Wikki Tourists (Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium)
This
is the 21st head-to-head clash between both teams since the Premier League era
began in 2003. Rangers have the edge with 10 wins over Wikki's six.
Out
of 10 visits to Enugu, the Tourists have won just once - a 2-1 win in June
2007. Rangers have gone on to win the last four of this instalments with
identical scoreline of 1-0 and despite the fact that the hosts have struggled
to churn out wins lately I'll hand them the full points but it won't be a walk
in the park.
My
prediction: 1-0
Enyimba v Lobi
Stars (Enyimba Stadium)
Lobi's
biggest problem will be breaking down Enyimba's backline in Aba. No club have
been able to score against Enyimba at home and the Pride of Benue have not
scored in Aba in their last three visits. So I wonder if they will be the team
to end Enyimba's 1,260 minutes of clean sheet at home?
At
the same time, Lobi will need to concern themselves with stopping Enyimba's
attacking threat from the like of Bishop Onyeudo, Emeka Nwanna, Daniel Etor,
Ifeanyi Ede and Michael Okoyoh if they feature.
My
prediction: 2-0
Nembe City v
Dolphins (Samson Siasia Stadium)
Goals
from Fred Okwara and Isiaka Olawale gave Dolphins a 2-0 win in the reverse game
in Port Harcourt. Nembe City have won their last five home matches without
conceding a goal while Dolphins are yet to score in four away games on the
bounce.
In
City's last four home games, left-back Jonathan Zikiye has scored thrice and if
he features he should be the man Dolphins should be wary of.
My
prediction: 2-0
Warri Wolves v
Gombe United (Warri City Stadium)
Gombe
United have gone all season without a point on the road and have not scored in
four consecutive away games. Wolves have won just once in their last six games.
In
the last nine years this has always been a difficult trip for Gombe United and
I don't think they will find any joy in Warri this year.
My
prediction: 1-0
Kaduna United
v Kwara United (Kaduna Township Stadium)
After
two defeats on the road at Warri Wolves and El-Kanemi, the Crocodiles welcome
Kwara United in this fixture. The first meeting between both teams this season
ended 0-2 in Kwara United's favour.
Ndubuisi
Ekwuruibe has been in tip-top form for Kaduna United in their last three home
games, scoring four goals. I'm tipping Ekwuruibe to figure in this as Kaduna United
will get the job done.
My
prediction: 3-1
ABS v
El-Kanemi Warriors (Kwara State Stadium)
ABS
were ran over in the first game 1-4 and now struggle for survival. They start
the matchday in 18th spot against one of the top-three teams.
El-Kanemi
make the trip to Ilorin but will likely be without the striking duo of Rafael
Boumsong and Ebube Okpokwu (both injured). It's not been the best of seasons
for ABS but I know they will give their best to win this behind closed door
contest.
My
prediction: 1-0
•The
Predictor came up with seven correct results including one perfect score on
Matchday 29.
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