Niger (Nigeria) vs EnyimbaPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

The NPFL opens its new season with Niger Tornadoes and Enyimba both still on zero points, in matchday one of the league. In their last outings before the break, Niger Tornadoes closed with a 1-0 win over Shooting Stars, preceded by two draws (0-0 away at El Kanemi Warriors, 2-2 at home against Kwara United) and a 0-3 defeat to Remo Stars. Enyimba, on the other hand, come from a 1-1 draw in the Federation Cup against Ikorodu City and a 1-0 win over Gombe United in the same competition, after finishing the league campaign with a 3-0 win over El Kanemi Warriors and a 1-2 defeat to Enugu Rangers. In head-to-head meetings, the most recent one, last January, saw Niger Tornadoes win 2-0 at home; among the six most recent meetings there is also a 1-0 away win for Enyimba and a goalless draw. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.