NPFL Preview: Playoffs Hopefuls Doma United Host Enugu Rangers

NPFL Preview: Playoffs Hopefuls Doma United Host Enugu Rangers
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Doma United will clash with Enugu Rangers at the Pantami Stadium on Sunday as they continue their push for a ticket to the Championship round in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). A win in this clash will give Doma United the needed boost to take on the league's defending champions, Rivers United, in their rescheduled fixture next week.

How Both Teams Matchup in the NPFL Group B Table

Doma United sit 2nd in the Group B table with 25 points from 15 NPFL matches. On the other hand, Enugu Rangers have 19 points from 16 fixtures. They're seven points above the relegation with two games left to play.

Doma United vs Enugu Rangers NPFL Preview

Doma United

Participating in the NPFL for the first time in their history, Doma United has defied all odds to survive in the league and challenge for a playoffs finish. Doma United's head coach, Akinade Onigbinde, has seen his side collect four wins in the last seven NPFL matches. They come into the fixture with two straight wins, making the Savannah Tigers confident of getting a win over Enugu Rangers.

Enugu Rangers

Mbwas Mangut was appointed as the new Rangers head coach to try and save the club from relegation after the team's poor start to the season. He has done enough to keep the club in the NPFL next season. Ahead of this fixture, the Flying Antelopes are unbeaten in their last five NPFL games and will look to continue the run against Doma United.

Doma United vs Enugu Rangers Predictions

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1st Prediction: Over 1.5 goals

Doma United's last seven matches have produced at least two goals in six fixtures. Similarly, Enugu Rangers' last seven games have seen a minimum of two goals. Moreover, Doma has scored in four of their previous five games, and Rangers have scored in their latest five games. With this in mind, we think there'll be at least two goals in the fixture.

2nd Prediction: Doma to Win

Doma comes into this fixture after back-to-back wins in the NPFL. They have been unbeatable in all of their matches at home. The Savannah Tigers have won seven out of eight games played at home in the NPFL this season. They will be looking to make it eight wins in a row as Enugu Rangers visit them.

Doma United vs Enugu Rangers Lineups

Official lineups usually come out an hour before kick-off.

Frequently Asked Questions About Doma United vs Enugu Rangers

Which venue will the Doma United vs Enugu Rangers match take place?

The Doma United vs Enugu Rangers NPFL fixture will be played at Pantami Stadium in Gombe.

What was the result when last these two teams met in the NPFL?

Enugu Rangers beat Doma United 1-0 in the last NPFL fixture between the two sides.

When is the time of the kick-off?

This match starts at 4 PM local time (16:00 BST) on Sunday, May 7th 2023.

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