Enugu Rangers International vs Sunshine Stars Prediction & Betting Tips - NPFL Premier League

Prediction published on 01/04/2024, 11:00  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 02/04/2024 at 14:20 in NPFL Premier League Prediction

Enugu Rangers took advantage of Lobi Stars’ and Remo Stars’ struggles to scale to the top of the Nigerian Premier League. They will seek to extend their good run when they host 12th placed Sunshine Stars. At 48 points, Enugu Rangers have a point advantage over second placed Lobi Stars. With Lobi playing away to Sporting Lagos in a tricky game, Enugu have the chance to open up a four-point gap. Coming here with two straight wins works well on their confidence. Enugu Rangers beat struggling Heartland 2-1 away from home in their last game for their seventh win in nine matches. They are unbeaten in the last nine games, but at home it is even better. Enugu Rangers haven't lost a home match in their last 21; they won 15 of those. In the last 10 home matches, they conceded just two goals.

Sunshine Stars went close to beating Enugu Rangers in the reverse fixture at home. Jonas Emmanuel scored Enugu’s equalizer in stoppage time to see the clash end 2-2. With that, the visitors missed the chance to beat Enugu Rangers for the first time in six matches. That was also the fifth straight draw between these two sides. Now they come into this game just three points above the relegation zone, having managed 34 points so far. A loss here might see them go level with 18th placed Bayelsa United. The target is to avoid that. Sunshine Stars have been in good form in their recent matches. They are coming from a 0-0 draw with Abia Warriors – their fifth unbeaten outing. However, they have just three wins in the last 10 matches. Their run away from home is not impressive, failing to win any of their last 16 matches on the road. In that run, Sunshine Stars lost nine times. They have just one win in their last 46 away matches.S