Expert predictions and betting tips as Enugu Rangers return to Cathedral after 2 years

Enugu Rangers fail to shine at home. (Photo Credit: Rangers)

Expert predictions and betting tips as Enugu Rangers return to Cathedral after 2 years

Izuchukwu Akawor 12:17 - 28.12.2023

A detailed look at predictions and betting tips of Enugu Rangers' return to the Cathedral against Shooting Stars in the NPFL.

2016 NPFL champions Enugu Rangers will host Shooting Stars at the Cathedral for the first time in two years.

Let’s dive into the predictions and betting tips for this highly anticipated matchday 16 fixture in the Football League. 

Rangers vs Shooting Stars: Dining in Hell

A newly refurbished Cathedral will host its first game in two years as the Flying Antelopes welcome former manager Gbenga Ogunbote and his Stars to the coal city.

This match is important to both teams and will be a keenly contested encounter after both sides dropped points in the last matchday.

Enugu Rangers celebrate.
Enugu Rangers celebrate. (Photo Credit: Sports Illustrated/X)

Form

While Rangers have a better form heading into the encounter, these two teams have endured difficult times this season.

Three defeats in the last five matches for both teams mean that the game at the Cathedral is one neither can afford to drop points.

Shooting Stars manager Gbenga Ogunbote will hope to ruin the party in Enugu.

But the Flying Antelopes are a hard nut to crack at home, as is the case in the NPFL while the Oluyole Warriors have a lot to be worried about their form away from home.

Prediction

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Rangers are likely to take this one given their good record at home and with an expected return to the Cathedral, there is an extra motivation to go all out and perform.

Shooting Stars, however, will be hoping that former Antelope, Ogunbote, also known as the Oracle, will help them take advantage of the pressure that could come from the Rangers’ desire to impress on their return to a place that is truly home.

Rangers International will return to the Cathedral for the first time in 2 years. (Photo Credit: Rangers/Facebook

Betting Tip

Staking on the Rangers to win is the safest option, while also considering over 1.5 goals as a possible market. 

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