Nigeria Premier Football League: Nasarawa United vs Rivers United Prediction, Betting Tips, and Odds
Nasarawa United will welcome Rivers United to the Lafia Township Stadium on Monday in round 31 of the Nigeria Premier Football League. While the hosts have lost three of their last five games, the visitors have lost their last four games on the road. Who will win? Below is the analysis of the teams, prediction, and odds.
Nasarawa United: Form Analysis
Nasarawa United suffered a 2-1 loss to Remo Stars in their last game. Dauda Suleiman scored an equaliser in the 83rd minute, but it wasn’t enough for them to pick up a point here. They played with ten men for over 50 minutes of the game, after Umar Ada was sent off in the 37th minute of the game. They have now lost three of their last five games, but have lost just one of their 15 home games this season. The Solid Miners sit 4th on the table with 47 points in 30 games, scoring 27 goals and conceding 24.
Rivers United: Form Analysis
Rivers United suffered a 2-1 loss to Niger Tornadoes in their last game to extend their losing run to three straight games. During this period, they showed that they are poor on the road. The Pride of Rivers have lost their last four games on the road and have remained winless in their last ten in all competitions. They sit second on the table with 52 points in 30 games, scoring 28 goals and conceding 19. A win in this game will send them top of the table as they are just two points behind Rangers International.
Key facts and Head-to-Head stats
Nasarawa United have lost three of their last five games.
Rivers United have lost their last four games on the road.
Nasarawa United are unbeaten in 14 of their 15 home games this season.
Rivers United are unbeaten in their last three games against Nasarawa United, including two wins.
Prediction
Although Nasarawa United have been exceptional in front of their home fans this season, their overall recent form is concerning, having lost three of their last five games. On the other hand, Rivers United might have lost their last four games on the road, they have remained unbeaten in their last three games against Nasarawa United. Therefore, my prediction is a home win at 1.67 odds.
