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Enyimba vs Akwa United: result 2-1 and analysis

NPFLRegular Season - 33Kick-off on August 27, 2016 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Enyimba International Stadium, Aba

Enyimba
2-1
Akwa United

Full time

What was the result of Enyimba vs Akwa United?

Enyimba won 2-1 on August 27, 2016.

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Enyimba have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Akwa United have 5, 4 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Enyimba
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 3, 2016Sunshine Stars(home)0-0NPFL
Jul 31, 2016Enugu Rangers(home)1-1NPFL
Jul 24, 2016Plateau United(away)0-2NPFL
Jul 17, 2016Kano Pillars(home)2-1NPFL
Jul 9, 2016Heartland(away)0-1NPFL
Akwa United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2016Lobi Stars(home)1-0NPFL
Aug 16, 2016Niger Tornadoes(away)0-3NPFL
Aug 6, 2016Abia Warriors(away)0-0NPFL
Jul 31, 2016Wikki Tourist(home)3-0NPFL
Jul 24, 2016Warri Wolves(away)1-3NPFL

What does the head-to-head say?

In the last meeting: 1 Enyimba win, 0 draws, 0 Akwa United wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 24, 2016Akwa United 0-1 EnyimbaNPFL

Last archived meeting: Akwa United vs Enyimba on Apr 24, 2016

How many goals should we expect?

Enyimba score 0.9 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Akwa United score 1.2 and concede 1.4.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Enyimba0.90.875/154/15
Akwa United1.21.456/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
17Enyimba11326121511

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