Akwa United vs Shooting Stars SC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 March

Akwa United

D L W L W

18th place in Nigerian Premier League

2 - 0

16/03/2025 11:00

Shooting Stars SC

L L L W L

8th place in Nigerian Premier League

Nigerian Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Akwa United vs Shooting Stars SC on 16 March 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Akwa United vs Shooting Stars SC preview before placing your bet.

Akwa United are currently 18th with 44 points after 38 matches.
Shooting Stars SC sit 8th with 54 points from 38 matches.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Akwa United and Shooting Stars SC have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 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

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 16/03/2025

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

01 Remo Stars	71	38	22	5	11	49	31	18
02 Rivers United	64	38	18	10	10	35	29	6
03 Abia Warriors	60	38	18	6	14	43	40	3
04 Ikorodu City FC	59	38	17	8	13	60	45	15
05 Plateau United	57	38	16	9	13	43	38	5
06 Bendel Insurance	56	38	15	11	12	39	33	6
07 Enyimba	55	38	14	13	11	38	35	3
08 Shooting Stars SC	54	38	15	9	14	39	38	1
09 Kano Pillars	53	38	15	8	15	44	45	-1
10 Enugu Rangers International	52	38	14	10	14	42	34	8
11 Bayelsa United	52	38	13	13	12	39	36	3
12 Nasarawa United	52	38	14	10	14	40	41	-1
13 Niger Tornadoes FC	51	38	14	9	15	40	46	-6
14 Kwara United	50	38	14	8	16	38	36	2
15 Katsina United	50	38	14	8	16	30	36	-6
16 El Kanemi Warriors	49	38	12	13	13	34	41	-7
17 Heartland FC	48	38	12	12	14	33	34	-1
18 Akwa United	44	38	12	8	18	35	39	-4
19 Sunshine Stars FC	41	38	11	8	19	34	51	-17
20 Lobi Stars	28	38	6	10	22	29	56	-27

Head To Head

27/10/2024 11:00

Shooting Stars SC

2 - 1

Akwa United

NGA PR

10/03/2024 11:00

Shooting Stars SC

3 - 0

Akwa United

NGA PR

22/10/2023 11:00

Akwa United

0 - 0

Shooting Stars SC

NGA PR

26/03/2023 11:00

Akwa United

2 - 0

Shooting Stars SC

NGA PR

19/02/2023 11:05

Shooting Stars SC

2 - 2

Akwa United

NGA PR

11/04/2022 11:00

Akwa United

2 - 1

Shooting Stars SC

NGA PR

Akwa United

33%

Draw

33%

Shooting Stars SC

33%

Akwa United Last 6 matches

09/03/2025 11:00

Enugu Rangers International 1 - 1 Akwa United NGA PR

03/03/2025 10:00

Akwa United 1 - 0 Katsina United NGA PR

26/02/2025 11:00

Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Akwa United NGA PR

19/02/2025 11:00

Akwa United 1 - 1 Rivers United NGA PR

15/02/2025 12:30

Sunshine Stars FC 1 - 0 Akwa United NGA PR

09/02/2025 11:00

Akwa United 2 - 1 Enyimba NGA PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Shooting Stars SC

07/03/2025 10:10

Katsina United 1 - 0 Shooting Stars SC NGA PR

03/03/2025 12:30

Shooting Stars SC 0 - 0 Rivers United NGA PR

26/02/2025 10:20

Enyimba 1 - 1 Shooting Stars SC NGA PR

19/02/2025 12:40

Shooting Stars SC 2 - 2 Lobi Stars NGA PR

16/02/2025 10:50

Heartland FC 2 - 1 Shooting Stars SC NGA PR

12/02/2025 11:00

Kwara United 2 - 0 Shooting Stars SC NGA PR

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

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

Akwa United

Shooting Stars SC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

17 (45%)21 (55%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

15 (39%)23 (61%)

Akwa United

Recent matches

Shooting Stars SC

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)23 15(39%)

Under /Over

(18%)7 31(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(26%)10 28(74%)

Under /Over

(18%)7 31(82%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

/Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(34%)13 25(66%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Akwa United

Shooting Stars SC

Shots

Akwa United

Total shots

10.93 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Shooting Stars SC

Total shots

10.31 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Akwa United Pass Shooting Stars SC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Akwa United

Played games

Shooting Stars SC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.39

3.61

137

Corners

121

3.18

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Akwa United

DISCIPLINARY

Shooting Stars SC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.21

1.63

0.03

0.05

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Akwa United vs Shooting Stars SC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Akwa United vs Shooting Stars SC on 16 March 2025 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.

Akwa United vs Shooting Stars SC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Akwa United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Shooting Stars SC'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 Akwa United and Shooting Stars SC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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