Abia Warriors vs Sunshine Stars FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 March

Abia Warriors

L L D W W

12th place in Nigerian Premier League

0 - 0

17/03/2024 11:00

Sunshine Stars FC

D W W W W

10th place in Nigerian Premier League

Nigerian Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Abia Warriors vs Sunshine Stars FC on 17 March 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Abia Warriors vs Sunshine Stars FC preview before placing your bet.

Abia Warriors are currently 12th with 52 points after 38 matches.
Sunshine Stars FC sit 10th with 52 points from 38 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Sunshine Stars FC, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Abia Warriors have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 17/03/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Enugu Rangers International	68	38	20	8	10	53	33	20
02 Enyimba	66	38	20	6	12	47	30	17
03 Remo Stars	65	38	20	5	13	53	39	14
04 Shooting Stars SC	62	38	18	8	12	48	34	14
05 Plateau United	58	38	18	4	16	53	40	13
06 Lobi Stars	58	38	17	7	14	48	45	3
07 Katsina United	55	38	15	10	13	42	39	3
08 Rivers United	53	38	15	8	15	51	42	9
09 Bendel Insurance	53	38	14	11	13	32	30	2
10 Sunshine Stars FC	52	38	13	13	12	37	37	0
11 Kano Pillars	52	38	15	7	16	49	50	-1
12 Abia Warriors	52	38	15	7	16	42	45	-3
13 Kwara United	51	38	12	15	11	38	37	1
14 Niger Tornadoes FC	51	38	14	9	15	38	41	-3
15 Bayelsa United	50	38	13	11	14	46	50	-4
16 Akwa United	49	38	14	7	17	44	42	2
17 Sporting Lagos FC	46	38	12	10	16	39	44	-5
18 Doma United	43	38	11	10	17	26	43	-17
19 Heartland FC	38	38	9	11	18	36	50	-14
20 Gombe United	31	38	8	7	23	27	78	-51

Head To Head

01/11/2023 11:00

Sunshine Stars FC

2 - 1

Abia Warriors

NGA PR

16/04/2023 10:00

Abia Warriors

2 - 1

Sunshine Stars FC

NGA PR

29/01/2023 11:00

Sunshine Stars FC

1 - 0

Abia Warriors

NGA PR

10/04/2022 11:00

Sunshine Stars FC

1 - 0

Abia Warriors

NGA PR

26/12/2021 11:00

Abia Warriors

1 - 0

Sunshine Stars FC

NGA PR

20/06/2021 11:00

Sunshine Stars FC

2 - 1

Abia Warriors

NGA PR

Abia Warriors

33%

Draw

Sunshine Stars FC

67%

Abia Warriors Last 6 matches

13/03/2024 11:00

Heartland FC 2 - 0 Abia Warriors NGA PR

10/03/2024 11:00

Abia Warriors 1 - 1 Lobi Stars NGA PR

04/03/2024 11:00

Kano Pillars 0 - 1 Abia Warriors NGA PR

29/02/2024 11:10

Abia Warriors 1 - 0 Kwara United NGA PR

25/02/2024 11:00

Niger Tornadoes FC 1 - 0 Abia Warriors NGA PR

18/02/2024 11:00

Abia Warriors 0 - 0 Remo Stars NGA PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Sunshine Stars FC

13/03/2024 11:30

Sunshine Stars FC 1 - 0 Katsina United NGA PR

09/03/2024 11:00

Sunshine Stars FC 3 - 1 Plateau United NGA PR

03/03/2024 11:00

Heartland FC 1 - 1 Sunshine Stars FC NGA PR

28/02/2024 10:00

Sunshine Stars FC 2 - 0 Lobi Stars NGA PR

25/02/2024 11:00

Kano Pillars 5 - 1 Sunshine Stars FC NGA PR

18/02/2024 10:50

Sunshine Stars FC 1 - 1 Kwara United NGA PR

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Abia Warriors

Sunshine Stars FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.66

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

19 (50%)19 (50%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

15 (39%)23 (61%)

Abia Warriors

Recent matches

Sunshine Stars FC

Under /Over

(61%)23 15(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)23 15(39%)

Under /Over

(29%)11 27(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)8 30(79%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(34%)13 25(66%)

/Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)16 22(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Abia Warriors

Sunshine Stars FC

Shots

Abia Warriors

Total shots

12.27 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Sunshine Stars FC

Total shots

12.25 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Abia Warriors Pass Sunshine Stars FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Abia Warriors

Played games

Sunshine Stars FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

Clean sheets

0.37

1.55

Corners

112

2.95

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Abia Warriors

DISCIPLINARY

Sunshine Stars FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.66

1.21

0.05

0.11

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Abia Warriors vs Sunshine Stars FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Abia Warriors vs Sunshine Stars FC on 17 March 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Nigerian Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Abia Warriors vs Sunshine Stars FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Abia Warriors's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sunshine Stars FC's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Nigerian Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Nigerian Premier League standings and the Nigerian Premier League form table to understand exactly where Abia Warriors and Sunshine Stars FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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