Enyimba vs Plateau United Prediction & Betting Tips - NPFL Premier League

Prediction published on 21/06/2024, 11:00  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 23/06/2024 at 02:42 in NPFL Premier League Predictions

Enyimba have been dethroned in the Nigerian Premier League but there’s still a lot to play for when they host Plateau United.

The two face off in the final round of the league season, Enyimba Starting the game in third place, two spots ahead of Plateau United. Enyimba were favorites in their title defence until three match days ago when crowd trouble overturned their season.

Playing away to Enugu Rangers, they would find themselves on the wrong end of a controversy that rocked the game in the final stages. It was later ruled that they were guilty as the match ended prematurely and the game was awarded to their opponents.

Now Enyimba find themselves seven points behind Enugu, who have already been crowned champions. They come into this encounter winless in three matches following a 2-1 loss at Sporting Lagos. Currently in the Confederations Cup position, Enyimba can still play for a Champions League spot.

Plateau United, like Enyimba, will also be eyeing a winning end to the season. A win here might see them ascend to the Confederations Cup spot.

The visitors therefore have something to play for, just like their hosts. This means we have a big game on our hands here. Plateau United come into this game just two points behind Enyimba, which should fuel their belief.

They are unbeaten in their last three matches but the most recent one, against Kano Pillars, ended in a draw at home.

This run will without a doubt inspire them against Enyimba, who have set free entry for this game to benefit from home support. It will hurt Plateau United, however, that in six of their last seven away matches, they suffered defeats.

Away from home this season in the league, they managed just three wins. Plateau United have three wins in four meetings with Enyimba but none of those came at Enyimba’s backyard.