Nigeria Premier Football League: Bayelsa United vs Rivers United Prediction, Betting Tips, and Odds
Bayelsa United will host Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier Football League round 28 at Samson Siasia Sports Stadium on Sunday. Both teams are unbeaten in their last three games. In the last four head-to-head games between the two teams, Bayelsa United have dominated, winning all of them. Can the home team win here? Below is the analysis of the teams, prediction, and odds.
Bayelsa United: Form Analysis
Bayelsa United settled for a 1-1 draw in their last game against Ikorodu City. Ettah Ikoi found the back of the net first, scoring in the 35th minute, putting Bayelsa United ahead before the halftime break. Unfortunately, they allowed a leveler in the 63rd minute. They have drawn their last three games against Nasarawa United, Bendel, and Ikorodu City. Not only that, they have scored twice and conceded twice. They sit 17th in the league standings with 31 points from 27 matches, scoring 23 goals and conceding 29.
Rivers United: Form Analysis
Rivers United won their last match 1-0 against Barau, with Stephen Manyo scoring the only goal in the 84th minute. The Pride of Rivers have been unbeaten in their last two games, drawing twice and winning once. In all these matches, they have scored 3 times and conceded 2 times. They sit 1st in the league standings with 46 points from 24 games, scoring 21 goals and conceding 13.
Key facts and Head-to-Head stats
Both teams are unbeaten in their last three games.
Bayelsa United kept a clean sheet twice in their last four wins over Rivers United.
Bayelsa United won the last four head-to-head games over Rivers United.
Prediction
Bayelsa United will find a way to win here because they have shown their ability and dominance over Rivers United, winning their last four head-to-head games, with two of those games featuring a clean sheet, showing they're no dark horse. Therefore, my prediction is a win for the host at 1.97 odds.
