Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓55% · fair 1.82
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.18
Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Abia Warriors welcome Shooting Stars to Umuahia Township Stadium for a NPFL fixture on Sunday 8 March (16:00 WAT). In the table, Abia Warriors are 6th, upper half, on 55 points after 38 matches; Shooting Stars are 3rd (among the top four) with 60.
Current form
Shooting Stars, last 3: WLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Kano Pillars, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Abia Warriors 1.5 xG, Shooting Stars 0.9 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 42%, GG 45%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Abia Warriors 52%, draw 19%, Shooting Stars 28%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (79%). Most likely score in line with that pick: Abia Warriors 1–0 Shooting Stars. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Abia Warriors52%fair 1.91
Draw19%fair 5.20
Shooting Stars28%fair 3.53
2.37Expected goals
1.48Abia Warriors xG
0.88Shooting Stars xG
45%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
1–112%
2–010%
0–09%
2–19%
0–18%
From our goals model: Abia Warriors 1.5 – 0.9 Shooting Stars expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Abia Warriors
Shooting Stars
Attack vs NPFL average
+2%
+11%
Goals conceded vs average
+14%
+12%
Our expected goals here
1.86
0.96
Our own ratings from every NPFL result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Abia Warriors to win✓
52%
1.91
–
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
–
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
55%
1.82
–
Draw no bet
Abia Warriors (draw no bet)✓
65%
1.54
–
Asian handicap
Shooting Stars +1 (Asian handicap)✗
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.46
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
First team to score
Abia Warriors to score first✓
57%
1.76
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.23
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Abia Warriors / FT Abia Warriors✓
31%
3.26
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
14%
7.18
–
Recent results
Abia Warriors – last 2
WD
22 Feb
vs Kwara United
1–0
W
15 Feb
@ Remo Stars
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Shooting Stars – last 3
WLW
1 Mar
vs Kano Pillars
2–1
W
22 Feb
@ Plateau United
1–4
L
15 Feb
vs Warri Wolves
4–2
W
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.
What is the prediction for Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 79% chance.
Who will win Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars?
On our numbers Abia Warriors have a 52% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Shooting Stars 28%.
How many goals will there be in Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 45% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars?
Our predicted score is Abia Warriors 1–0 Shooting Stars, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
