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Kwara United vs Abia Warriors Prediction

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Published: 16 Oct 2026Updated: 17 Oct 2026, 20:55

Match preview

Kwara United host Abia Warriors on 18 October 2026 at 18:00 in NPFL Matchday 9. Kwara United sit 12th with 10 points from 8 games after a 2-0 defeat to Ikorodu City last weekend. Abia Warriors are 15th with 9 points, having drawn 0-0 at home against Rivers United in their most recent outing. Home advantage at the Kwara State Stadium in Ilorin will matter in this mid-table clash between sides searching for consistency.

Form and H2H

Kwara United have won 3 of their last 10 matches at home, averaging 0.95 goals for and 1.34 against. Abia Warriors have won 2 of their last 10 away, averaging 0.92 goals for and 1.47 against. The head-to-head record across their last six meetings shows three draws, two Kwara wins, and one Abia victory. Abia Warriors have drawn 3 of their opening 8 games this season, showing defensive discipline but a lack of attacking punch. Kwara United have scored 9 and conceded 9 overall.

Best Bet

Kwara United won't lose. The hosts have home advantage and a marginally better record than their visitors. Abia Warriors' defensive solidity makes a low-scoring result plausible, but Kwara United's need to climb back into contention after last weekend's loss should drive them forward. A draw remains the most likely outcome based on recent head-to-head patterns, but the double chance favours the home side.

Odds to Watch

No partner prices are currently available for this match. Bettors should monitor odds from Melbet, 1xBet, 1Win, Mostbet, and 22Bet as kickoff approaches. The Double Chance market (Kwara United win or draw) has shown modest historical profit, while Under 0.5 goals has been a consistent losing proposition for home backers.

Kwara United vs Abia Warriors Odds

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1X2 prediction for Kwara United vs Abia Warriors

Date and time 17 October 2026 at 16:00

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BTTSNo30%

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Kwara United vs Abia Warriors Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Kwara UnitedKwara UnitedLast matchesAbia WarriorsAbia Warriors
100%Over 0.5 goals80%
60%Over 1.5 goals80%
40%Over 2.5 goals40%
0%Over 3.5 goals20%
40%BTTS20%
40%Last 5 BTTS20%

Head to Head Kwara United — Abia Warriors

In the last 8 meetings, Abia Warriors hold the edge — 1 wins for Kwara United, 4 for Abia Warriors, 3 draws.

13% W — 138% D — 350% W — 4
  • Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors1:0Kwara UnitedKwara United
    NPFL · 22 Feb 2026
  • Kwara UnitedKwara United0:1Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors
    NPFL · 05 Oct 2025
  • Kwara UnitedKwara United0:0Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors
    NPFL · 26 Feb 2025
  • Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors1:0Kwara UnitedKwara United
    NPFL · 13 Oct 2024
  • Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors1:0Kwara UnitedKwara United
    NPFL · 29 Feb 2024
  • Kwara UnitedKwara United1:0Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors
    NPFL · 08 Oct 2023
  • Kwara UnitedKwara United1:1Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors
    NPFL · 20 Apr 2022
  • Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors1:1Kwara UnitedKwara United
    NPFL · 03 Jan 2022
88%Over 0.588%
25%Over 1.525%
0%Over 2.50%
25%BTTS25%
38%Kwara United over 0.575%

Betting profits Kwara United vs Abia Warriors

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

Kwara United

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-1.7513
Match WinnerDraw+0.5913
Match WinnerLose-1.4013
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5+0.0311
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderOver 1+0.0722
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1-1.0012
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-2.1925
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+2.4435
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-2.3025
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+1.7245
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-2.7415
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+1.0545
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-3.0014
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+0.8144
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+0.1511
Both Teams ScoreYes-1.0001
Both Teams ScoreNo+0.2911

Abia Warriors

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-0.4012
Match WinnerDraw-2.0002
Match WinnerLose-0.5412
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.9656
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-3.6616
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.1656
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-2.2436
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+0.7336
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-1.3636
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 3-2.0013
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+0.5833
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

Match statistics

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Kwara UnitedLast matches Kwara United

In the last 5 matches Kwara United have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses. BTTS landed in 40% of those games.

40% W — 20% D — 060% L — 3
  • Ikorodu CityIkorodu City2:0Kwara UnitedKwara United
    LNPFL · 10 Oct 2026
  • Kwara UnitedKwara United2:1Ranchers BeesRanchers Bees
    WNPFL · 04 Oct 2026
  • Kun Khalifat FCKun Khalifat FC1:0Kwara UnitedKwara United
    LNPFL · 27 Sept 2026
  • Kwara UnitedKwara United2:1Nasarawa UnitedNasarawa United
    WNPFL · 23 Sept 2026
  • Warri WolvesWarri Wolves1:0Kwara UnitedKwara United
    LNPFL · 20 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
0
Losses
3
Goals / game
0.8
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
40%

Abia WarriorsLast matches Abia Warriors

In the last 5 matches Abia Warriors have 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses. BTTS landed in 20% of those games.

40% W — 220% D — 140% L — 2
  • Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors0:0Rivers UnitedRivers United
    DNPFL · 11 Oct 2026
  • Enugu RangersEnugu Rangers3:1Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors
    LNPFL · 04 Oct 2026
  • Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors3:0Bendel InsuranceBendel Insurance
    WNPFL · 27 Sept 2026
  • Barau FCBarau FC2:0Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors
    LNPFL · 23 Sept 2026
  • Sporting LagosSporting Lagos0:2Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors
    WNPFL · 20 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
1
Losses
2
Goals / game
1.2
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
20%

Kwara United vs Abia Warriors Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Enugu RangersEnugu Rangers852114-9517
2Rivers UnitedRivers United844013-21116
3Plateau UnitedPlateau United842213-8514
4Barau FCBarau FC834112-9313
5Doma UnitedDoma United841310-10013
6Ikorodu CityIkorodu City833210-7312
7Bendel InsuranceBendel Insurance840414-13112
8Sporting LagosSporting Lagos833210-9112
9Katsina UnitedKatsina United833210-11-112
10Kano PillarsKano Pillars825111-11011
11Nasarawa UnitedNasarawa United83238-8011
12Kwara UnitedKwara United83149-9010
13Warri WolvesWarri Wolves83146-7-110
14Niger TornadoesNiger Tornadoes82336-7-19
15Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors82338-11-39
16Ranchers BeesRanchers Bees82249-10-18
17Shooting StarsShooting Stars82247-11-48
18Kun Khalifat FCKun Khalifat FC82247-14-78
19EnyimbaEnyimba821511-14-37
20Inter LagosInter Lagos81255-13-82
League position 12 / 20Comparative team statisticsLeague position 15 / 20
338%Wins25%2
113%Draws38%3
450%Losses38%3
9100%Goals scored89%8
982%Goals conceded100%11
10100%Points90%9

Season statistic Kwara United vs Abia Warriors

Kwara UnitedKwara United

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 2 / 0
  • Lost home / away 0 / 3
  • Goals scored 4 (0.8)
  • Goals conceded 6 (1.2)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 3

Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 1
  • Lost home / away 0 / 2
  • Goals scored 6 (1.2)
  • Goals conceded 5 (1.0)
  • Clean sheets 3
  • Failed to score 2

Match details

  • Status Finished

Lineups

Kwara UnitedKwara United

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

Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors

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

Injuries and suspensions

Kwara UnitedKwara United

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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