NPFL · Regular Season - 3

Abia Warriors vs Ikorodu City Prediction

- : -13 September 2026 at 18:00Nigeria
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Published: 12 Sept 2026Updated: 13 Sept 2026, 16:25

Match preview

Abia Warriors host Ikorodu City at Umuahia Township Stadium in NPFL matchday three action on 13 September 2026. The Pride of Abia are searching for their first win of the season after opening with a goalless draw against Kun Khalifa and suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Ranchers Bees. Ikorodu City, meanwhile, have made an impressive start with a 3-1 comeback victory over Ranchers Bees in their opener, though they had their second fixture postponed due to stadium unavailability.

Form and H2H

Abia Warriors have struggled in their last ten matches, winning three but losing six, averaging just 0.65 goals for and 1.63 against. However, they hold a strong home record against Ikorodu City, remaining unbeaten in their last three meetings and winning the last two encounters (2-0 in December 2024 and 2-1 in April 2026). Ikorodu City's away form shows three wins from ten games with an average of 1.54 goals for and 1.48 against. The head-to-head record is split evenly across their recent fixtures, with each side claiming victories in the last four meetings.

Best Bet

Abia Warriors are favoured to win this fixture given their superior home record against this opponent and their unbeaten streak at Umuahia Township Stadium in this fixture. Despite recent poor form, the home advantage and historical dominance over Ikorodu City make a Warriors victory the most attractive proposition for this matchday.

Odds to Watch

With no current partner odds available for this fixture, bettors should monitor the markets as odds are released. Abia Warriors' home record against Ikorodu City and their unbeaten streak in this specific matchup will likely be reflected in competitive pricing once odds go live across available operators.

Abia Warriors vs Ikorodu City Odds

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1X2 prediction for Abia Warriors vs Ikorodu City

Date and time 13 September 2026 at 18:00

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BTTSYes50%

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Abia Warriors vs Ikorodu City Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Abia WarriorsAbia WarriorsLast matchesIkorodu CityIkorodu City
80%Over 0.5 goals100%
80%Over 1.5 goals80%
60%Over 2.5 goals40%
20%Over 3.5 goals40%
20%BTTS80%
20%Last 5 BTTS80%

Head to Head Abia WarriorsIkorodu City

In the last 4 meetings, Ikorodu City hold the edge — 2 wins for Abia Warriors, 2 for Ikorodu City, 0 draws.

50% W20% D — 050% W2
  • Abia Warriors2:1Ikorodu City
    NPFL · 19 Apr 2026
  • Ikorodu City1:0Abia Warriors
    NPFL · 30 Nov 2025
  • Ikorodu City3:2Abia Warriors
    NPFL · 25 May 2025
  • Abia Warriors2:0Ikorodu City
    NPFL · 22 Dec 2024
100%Over 0.5100%
75%Over 1.575%
50%Over 2.550%
50%BTTS50%
75%Abia Warriors over 0.575%

Betting profits Abia Warriors vs Ikorodu City

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Abia Warriors

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+0.0723
Match WinnerDraw-3.0003
Match WinnerLose-1.5413
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+1.2033
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-3.0003
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+2.1533
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-3.0003
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+3.7233
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-3.0003
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5+0.0311
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderOver 1+0.0211
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderOver 30.0011
Goals Over/UnderUnder 30.0011
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+0.3111
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.1211
Both Teams ScoreYes+0.7811
Both Teams ScoreNo-1.0001

Ikorodu City

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-0.7858
Match WinnerDraw-2.1628
Match WinnerLose-6.4018
Goals Over/UnderOver 1+0.2244
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1-3.0014
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+1.5878
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-5.7218
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+3.4578
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-6.1618
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+7.0878
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-6.5018
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+4.0956
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-2.7336
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5+0.0311
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-0.3912
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.6912
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.0012
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.1222
Both Teams ScoreYes+1.6922
Both Teams ScoreNo-2.0002

Match statistics

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Abia WarriorsLast matches Abia Warriors

Abia Warriors have not won in the last 5 matches (1 draws, 4 losses).

0% W020% D — 180% L4
  • Ranchers Bees4:0Abia Warriors
    LNPFL · 07 Sept 2026
  • Abia Warriors0:0Kun Khalifat FC
    DNPFL · 31 Aug 2026
  • Warri Wolves2:1Abia Warriors
    LNPFL · 24 May 2026
  • Abia Warriors0:2Kun Khalifat FC
    LNPFL · 10 May 2026
  • Rivers United3:0Abia Warriors
    LNPFL · 03 May 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
0
Draws
1
Losses
4
Goals / game
0.2
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
20%

Ikorodu CityLast matches Ikorodu City

In the last 5 matches Ikorodu City have 1 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses. BTTS landed in 80% of those games.

20% W160% D — 320% L1
  • Ikorodu City3:1Ranchers Bees
    WNPFL · 30 Aug 2026
  • El Kanemi Warriors1:0Ikorodu City
    LFederation Cup · 11 Jul 2026
  • Nasarawa United1:1Ikorodu City
    DFederation Cup · 17 Jun 2026
  • Ikorodu City2:2Barau FC
    DFederation Cup · 11 Jun 2026
  • Ikorodu City1:1Enyimba
    DFederation Cup · 06 Jun 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
1
Draws
3
Losses
1
Goals / game
1.4
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
80%

Abia Warriors vs Ikorodu City Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Doma UnitedDoma United33005-059
2Barau FCBarau FC21103-124
3Kano PillarsKano Pillars21105-414
4Ranchers BeesRanchers Bees21015-323
5Ikorodu CityIkorodu City11003-123
6Rivers UnitedRivers United11002-023
7Shooting StarsShooting Stars11002-113
8Niger TornadoesNiger Tornadoes21014-403
9Bendel InsuranceBendel Insurance21012-203
10Nasarawa UnitedNasarawa United21012-3-13
11Plateau UnitedPlateau United21011-2-13
12Kun Khalifat FCKun Khalifat FC20200-002
13Enugu RangersEnugu Rangers10101-101
14Katsina UnitedKatsina United10101-101
15Kwara UnitedKwara United20112-3-11
16Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors20110-4-41
17Warri WolvesWarri Wolves10011-2-10
18Inter LagosInter Lagos20021-3-20
19Sporting LagosSporting Lagos10010-2-20
20EnyimbaEnyimba20021-4-30
League position 16 / 20Comparative team statisticsLeague position 5 / 20
00%Wins100%1
150%Draws300%3
150%Losses100%1
133%Goals scored100%3
4100%Goals conceded25%1
133%Points100%3

Season statistic Abia Warriors vs Ikorodu City

Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 0
  • Lost home / away 1 / 3
  • Goals scored 1 (0.2)
  • Goals conceded 11 (2.2)
  • Clean sheets 1
  • Failed to score 4

Ikorodu CityIkorodu City

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 0
  • Lost home / away 0 / 1
  • Goals scored 7 (1.4)
  • Goals conceded 6 (1.2)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 1

Match details

  • Status Not Started
  • Venue Umuahia Township Stadium, Umuahia

Lineups

Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Ikorodu CityIkorodu City

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Injuries and suspensions

Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Ikorodu CityIkorodu City

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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