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Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars prediction & analysis

90%
Footrivo pick

Under 3.5 goals

Very strong pick · fair odds 1.11 · Won ✓

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Quick tips for this match

ResultShooting Stars to win ✗45% · fair 2.22
Double chanceEither team to win ✓87% · fair 1.15
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓60% · fair 1.66
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗16% · fair 6.41

Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars preview and prediction

The match

The NPFL sees Abia Warriors take on Shooting Stars on Sunday 8 March, kicking off at 16:00 (WAT) at Umuahia Township Stadium. Abia Warriors are 6th with 55 points from 38 games (in the top half), while Shooting Stars sit 3rd on 60 points (in the top four).

Form guide

Shooting Stars's last 3: WLW Most recently they beat Kano Pillars 2–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 1.8 goals: 0.9 for Abia Warriors and 0.9 for Shooting Stars. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 74% likely, and at least one clean sheet is more likely than not.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 90% chance. Predicted score: Abia Warriors 0–0 Shooting Stars. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Abia Warriors42%fair 2.38
Draw13%fair 7.69
Shooting Stars45%fair 2.22
1.76Expected goals
0.85Abia Warriors xG
0.91Shooting Stars xG
40%Both score
26%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

0–017%
0–116%
1–015%
1–113%
0–27%
2–06%

From our goals model: Abia Warriors 0.9 – 0.9 Shooting Stars expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultShooting Stars to win ✗45%2.22–
Double chanceEither team to win ✓87%1.15–
Both teams to scoreNot both teams to score ✓60%1.66–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓53%1.90–
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓74%1.35–
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓90%1.11–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗53%1.88–
Half-time / full-timeHT Draw / FT Draw ✗25%4.00–
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗16%6.41–

Form

Abia Warriors – last 2

WD
22 Febvs Kwara United1–0W
15 Feb@ Remo Stars1–1D
1.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
0%Over 2.5

Shooting Stars – last 3

WLW
1 Marvs Kano Pillars2–1W
22 Feb@ Plateau United1–4L
15 Febvs Warri Wolves4–2W
2.3Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Abia Warriors and Shooting Stars.

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NPFL table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Enugu Rangers3819118+2068
2Rivers United3819109+1367
3Shooting Stars3818614+160
4Ikorodu City38161012+458
5Nasarawa United3816814+356
6Abia Warriors3816715-355
7Bendel Insurance37131410+553
8Barau FC38131312+452
9Katsina United37141013-252
10Kano Pillars3815617-251
11Plateau United3815518-150
12Kwara United38131114-150
13Enyimba38131015+249
14Kun Khalifat FC38131015-149
15Warri Wolves38131015-549
16Niger Tornadoes3813916+148
17Remo Stars3814519-547
18El Kanemi Warriors3813817-1647
19Bayelsa United38111017-543
20Wikki Tourist3891316-1240

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 90% chance.

Who will win Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars?

On our numbers Abia Warriors have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Shooting Stars 45%.

How many goals will there be in Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars?

We expect about 1.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 26% likely and both teams score 40% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars?

Our predicted score is Abia Warriors 0–0 Shooting Stars, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.8 goals in total.

When is Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars?

Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars (NPFL) kicks off on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Umuahia Township Stadium.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.