Nasarawa United vs Akwa United Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Relegation candidates Nasarawa United have enjoyed a positive surge in performances and results ahead of their match-up with an out of sorts Akwa United side.

The Solid Miners had been among the favourites for the drop, but a spike in results saw them gather 12 points from the last 18 on offer – a sequence that shot Nasarawa clear of the bottom four.

Nasarawa and Akwa shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Uyo earlier in the campaign, though Akwa came unstuck on three of their last four visits to play Nasarawa on their own patch.

In terms of their more recent form, Akwa carry a record of just one win in seven Nigerian top-flight fixtures into Wednesdays’ game, and the Promise Keepers will be desperate to drag themselves out of their slump to keep their flickering continental qualification hopes alive.

Nasarawa United to win

• Nasarawa are unbeaten in nine previous home matches against Akwa.
• Nasarawa won 100% of their last five league fixtures at home.
• Akwa won only one of their last seven top-flight matches on the road.

After a season littered with ups and downs, Nasarawa have developed into one the Premier League’s most potent home outfits in recent weeks. The Solid Miners are in the midst of a sensational five-match winning streak at the VenueLafia Township Stadium, keeping three clean sheets in the process.

In contrast, Akwa have been dropping plenty of points of late, and their return of just three wins from 12 away matches this term highlights their continuing struggles on the road. We’re backing Nasarawa to take advantage of their visitor’s fragility on Wednesday.

Nasarawa United to win 1-0

• Nasarawa kept a clean sheet in three of their last four home games.
• Akwa failed to register in 50% of their last six away contests.

Nasarawa’s recent defensive improvements have been remarkable, though their ability to keep things tight at home has characterised many of the fixtures on their own patch this season.

The Solid Miners shipped just 0.75 goals per 90 minutes in front of their own fans across the 12 home matches they’ve contested this year, and we’re tipping them to keep a low on confidence Akwa outfit out this week.