array(1) { [0]=> object(WP_Post)#5551 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(243225) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "2" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2023-06-07 16:15:54" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2023-06-07 13:15:54" ["post_content"]=> string(5021) "Lobi Stars, who are at the bottom of the championship round table, will look to kickstart their challenge when they host third-placed Remo Stars on Friday at 15:30 GMT. [banner][/banner] Lobi Stars collected one point from the available six in the opening two championship-round matches. They will be looking for their first win when they play Remo Stars on Friday. They will also be looking to score their first goal in the championship round, which highlights their underwhelming start to this round.

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Remo are unbeaten in their opening championship round matches. However, they have not won, getting two back-to-back draws. The Stars will look for their first win, thus kickstarting their campaign, on Friday when they face bottom-of-the-table Lobi Stars.

Key Highlights

Lobi Stars Need to Kickstart their Championship Round

A win and a loss from the opening two matches are not a good start to the championship round for Lobi Stars. The one point collected and the -1-goal difference mean that they are at the basement of the table. Lobi need to start winning matches, which will be aided by an improved showing in the final third. In the opening two matches, Lobi Stars did not score a single goal while conceding one. Therefore, while their defensive structure has proven robust, their attack has been blunt. The gaffer needs to restructure the attacking approach and the team's shape to allow them to create better chances and in high frequency. However, they must achieve this improved attacking threat without affecting their solidity. These changes will be important in their clash against Remo Stars on Friday as they bid to win the first match in the championship round. [news_button][/news_button]

Remo Stars Need a Win

Remo have had two draws in their opening two outings in the NPFL championship round. The first match ended in a 2-2 scoreline against Enyimba, whereas the second one also ended in a 2-2 scoreline against Rivers United. These results indicate that Remo Stars are good going forward, creating good-quality chances and taking them; this is underscored by their four goals in two matches. However, Remo Stars have a leaky defense, which has shipped four goals in two matches. Heading into the clash against Lobi Stars, there is a need for Remo to tighten their defense while retaining their attacking threat. These changes will allow Remo to convert their draws to wins and drive their ability to challenge at the top end of the table in the NPFL championship round.

Injury Report

Lobi Stars

The medical department at Lobi Stars has given them a clean bill of health heading into the clash against Remo Stars on Friday. The matchday squad is fully fit and available for selection.

Remo Stars

Remo Stars reported no injuries or suspension worries ahead of Friday’s clash against Lobi Stars. The manager will choose the strongest side while considering the short turnover between Monday and Friday fixtures. [banner][/banner]

Possible Lineups

Lobi Stars

E. Daniel; E. Oyetoro, E. T. Agbaji, J. Orafu, S. Kwambe; C. Madu, A. Abdullahi, O. E. Chukwuka; S. Mubarak, B. Ovoke; U. Abba

Remo Stars

T. C. Mchinda; S. Ogunribide, B. Nwaeze, M. Bashiru, I. Sodiq; A. Abayomi, G. Opamoye, D. Ojo; G. Odibo, A. Okpe, M. Ogwuche

Prediction

Lobi Stars will be pragmatic in their approach. They will prioritize their defensive structure; they will defend deep and in numbers. Remo Stars will look to dominate possession and set the match's tempo by passing in the middle of the pack. Remo Stars will win the match and bolster their ability to challenge at the top end of the NPFL championship round. Make sure to bet on Lobi Stars vs Remo Stars with 22Bet! [news_button][/news_button]" ["post_title"]=> string(94) "Lobi Stars vs Remo Stars Prediction: Nigerian Professional Football League Match on 09.06.2023" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(44) "lobi-stars-vs-remo-stars-prediction-09-06-23" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2023-06-07 16:17:55" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2023-06-07 13:17:55" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(32) "https://news.22bet.com/?p=243225" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(4) "post" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } }

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Rivers Utd vs Bendel Prediction: Nigerian Professional Football League Match on 09.06.2023

07th Jun 2023

Rivers Utd vs Bendel Prediction: Nigerian Professional Football League Match on 09.06.2023

Alex Dudley

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Rivers Utd to Win
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1.1
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Rivers United will host Bendel in their third championship round match on Friday at 13:00 GMT.

Second-placed Rivers United will look to extend their unbeaten start to the championship round as they bid to put pressure on leaders Enyimba. They will also look to bounce back from Monday’s disappointing 2-2 draw against Remo Stars.

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Bendel are still looking for their first win of the championship round. Their opening two draws have seen them drop four points, which does not augur well with their stated aim of fighting for the title. They will look to bounce back to winning ways on Friday when they face Rivers United.

Key Highlights

Rivers United Consistency Problem

Rivers opened their championship round with an away win against Sunshine Stars. However, they followed that result with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Remo Stars on Monday.

The thrilling encounter against Remo included two goals scored past regulation time. While Remo took the lead in the 93rd minute, Rivers equalized at the death in the 96th minute.

While this result, which saw Rivers salvage a point, highlighted their fighting spirit and strong mentality to handle pressure, it also underscored their inconsistency.

Rivers must ensure they have the mentality and performance levels they need to be consistent in their results heading into the clash with Bendel on Friday. The core focus will be their solidity at the back and their capacity to keep clean sheets.

The fact that they conceded two goals against Remo also highlights another area that Rivers need to improve before facing Bendel on Friday – their defensive set-up or structure.

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Bendel’s Winless Start to the Championship Round

Bendel are winless in their opening two championship round matches. Their opening clash ended in a barren stalemate (0-0) against Lobi Stars. Their second clash on Monday ended in a 1-1 draw with Sunshine Stars.

They collected two points and dropped four in their opening two matches. Bendel are already playing catch-up in the championship race. Therefore, they need to start winning soon to bolster their ability to affect the destination of the NPFL title.

Bendel must make improvements in their attacking play to enhance their results. Their performances against Lobi Stars and Sunshine Stars demonstrated their struggles in front of goal. They must bolster the dynamism and the approach to attacking, creating chances and breaking down defensive blocs.

Injury Report

Rivers Utd

Rivers United manager Stanley Eguma will have access to the full complement of his matchday squad. This will be crucial for Rivers as they try to get the win they need to challenge at the top of the table.

Bendel

Monday Odigie, the Bendel coach, will be happy with the availability of his squad ahead of the clash against Rivers United on Friday. The medical team at Bendel has not announced any injury worries for the team, which is a boost as they search for their first win.