Sporting Lagos FC will need a wake-up call against visiting Bayelsa United FC on Thursday, as Lagos fans are beginning to grow discontented with the team's lackluster performances at home.
This season alone, The Tech Boys have dropped more points at home, notably in a recent match against Abia Warriors FC in front of their home fans.
With midfielder Henry Ndedi back in the lineup, Sporting Lagos' midfield should be more stabilized. Ndedi missed two games, including Sporting Lagos' 1-1 draw with Abia Warriors in Umuahia, due to suspension.
However, Ndedi has been an outstanding player for the Tech Boys and has featured regularly for Sporting Lagos this season.
The combative midfielder has made eight league appearances for the Lagos side.
Paul Offor must be wary of NPFL's highest goal scorer, Robert Mizo, who always has an eye for goal, while the Tech Boys' defenders will have to work harder to curtail him.
Both sides need the points in this fixture and cannot afford to drop further points in the NPFL.
On record, Sporting Lagos and Bayelsa have won just a single game each in the last five matches in the NPFL, with two defeats each.
Sporting Lagos FC has played 10 times this Premier League season. The Tech Boys have three wins, five losses, and two draws, with Sporting Lagos FC securing 4 home victories.
The Lagos Landlord is placed 13th in the standings. The average goals scored and conceded are 9 and 2, respectively.
For Bayelsa United FC, the team has played 10 NPFL games and has won one meeting in away matches, and overall has won two, lost four, and drawn four times, currently in the 20th position in the table.
This is their first meeting.
Prediction:
Sporting Lagos FC wins.
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