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Shooting StarsWDWLWHead to head
Abia Warriors 6 · Draws 2 · Shooting Stars 5 (13 meetings, last 10 below)
Our prediction
Shooting Stars to win
Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 2 – 0 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars preview and result
Abia Warriors and Shooting Stars met in the NPFL on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 16:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 0, 1 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Abia Warriors a 43% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Shooting Stars 46%. Our pick was Shooting Stars to win with 55% confidence. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Abia Warriors or Shooting Stars) covers two of the three results.
Goals: we expect about 1.8 goals (0.4 for Abia Warriors, 1.4 for Shooting Stars). The chance of three or more goals is 26%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (85% confidence). 2 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Abia Warriors have 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-D-L-L-D), scoring 4 and conceding 8. Shooting Stars have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-D-W-L-W), scoring 11 and conceding 6. In their last 10 meetings, Abia Warriors won 6, Shooting Stars won 5 and 2 ended level.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars?
Our pre-match prediction is Shooting Stars to win (55% confidence). Win chances: Abia Warriors 43%, draw 11%, Shooting Stars 46%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars?
We expect about 1.8 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 26%).
What time is Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars?
Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars (NPFL) was played on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 16:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars?
The double chance 12 (Abia Warriors or Shooting Stars) covers two outcomes. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
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