Today’s NPFL Match-day 32 between Heartland FC 18th on the log and 7th placed Akwa United will be the 18th time both sides will be facing each other in the league.
In the previous 17 ties, both teams have recorded seven wins apiece while three of those meetings ended in draws.
The chances of Akwa United recording victory today look even better considering the fact that they boast an impressive seven victories in their last ten games against Heartland in the league with the Owerri club managing just two wins and a draw from those matches.
On March 17th 2019, Akwa United picked an away win against Heartland FC at the Okigwe Township stadium. Strikers Ndifreke Effiong and Mfon Udoh were the scorers on that occasion.
Last season, Heartland came from a goal down to beat the Promise Keepers 2-1 in Owerri. Charles Atshimene’s brace and a goal by Ubong Friday gave Akwa United a 3-1 return leg victory in Uyo.
The reigning Champions are 11 points and 11 places above their hosts. Heartland have scored 26 and conceded 44 goals while Akwa United have scored 29 and conceded 25 goals in 31 NPFL games.
Heartland FC have won nine, drew seven and lost 15 games so far this season. In fifteen home games so far this season, they have lost two (against Rangers and Kano Pillars) and drew four (against Nasarawa United, Gombe United, MFM and Remo Stars) at home.
The champions have recorded 11 victories, 12 draws with eight (8) defeats in 31 games so far this season. On the road, the Promise Keepers have won two and drew six , picking up 12 points away from home.
