Lobi Stars are home to Kano Pillars in a top-of-the-table clash on Matchday 18 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), while Nnewi will be focused on the ninth Oriental Derby of the season.
League leaders Lobi Stars, on a run of seven straight home wins, are hosts to Kano Pillars in a key encounter which could provide a litmus test for the title credentials of the Ortom boys.
In contrast, third-place Pillars are winless on the road, despite a formidable squad and the four goal return of Junior Lokosa in away games. However, the 14-goal striker hopes for a change of fortune in Makurdi on Sunday.
"We know Lobi Stars are unbeaten at home, while we search for our first away win of the season. In football anything is possible and we hope to stun the leaders at their backyard," Lokosa told KweséESPN.
Enugu Rangers have history and current form firmly against them as they travel to face FC Ifeanyi Ubah in the Oriental Derby.
The Flying Antelopes haven't won or even scored in Nnewi in three previous attempt, however, that may act as a massive motivational factor for the relegation-threatened hosts, who could finish as high as seventh with a win.
Enyimba must shift their focus back to domestic league duties as they travel to face Wikki Tourists in Bauchi.
The People's Elephant are unbeaten in three straight games, as they were involved in two score draws in that period to reinforcement their reputation as one of the most reliable teams on the road this term.
The Elephants also have the quality to earn a result against a Wikki side that have dropped four points at home this season.
Akwa United play their first league home match in three outings as they welcome Sunshine Stars to Uyo.
The Promise Keepers have managed to stay within touching distance of the leaders despite three outstanding matches, and could end in a top four position if expectedly they extend their strong home record against Sunshine.
Rivers United, one of six teams without an outstanding league game, are away to an MFM FC desperately in need of a win.
The Olukoya Boys were knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup midweek and are faced with a tough tie against the second-place team.
Considering MFM's home games are dominated with goals and Rivers have recently found their scoring boot on the road, we can expect an exciting game on Monday.
Troubled Plateau United are in league action for the first time in nearly a month as they travel away to face rock-bottom Heartland. With no continental football distraction, the champions must show class to earn a result that could move them into the top-half of the table.