About Match
Niger Tornadoes and Katsina United go into the game level on 4 points, 12th against 14th in the table. The last five rounds place Katsina United 10th in the league for form — higher than their 14th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.25/1.5 for Niger Tornadoes and 0.67/1.33 for Katsina United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32. A win would lift Niger Tornadoes to 7 points and up to 3rd (other results unchanged).
Across 9 recorded meetings, Niger Tornadoes have 3 wins to Katsina United's 4, with 2 draws, at 1.44 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 78% of the meetings. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 11% of meetings.
Lokoja Confluence Stadium in Lokoja, capacity 5,000, hosts the game.