Rivers United vs Berkane: Prediction, H2H, and probable lineups — November 28, 2025
Rivers United FC
RS Berkane
On Friday, November 28, as part of the second round of the CAF Champions League, Nigeria’s Rivers United will host Morocco’s Berkane on their home turf. Get all the details about the matchup, as well as our prediction for the game, below.
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Match preview
Rivers United are among the favorites in the Nigerian Premier League: the team is on a confident run, picking up 11 points in their last five matches without a single defeat, and currently sits third in the standings with two games in hand and just a four-point gap to the top. After advancing through the Champions League qualifiers, Rivers United faced tournament giants Pyramids. As expected, the Egyptian side dominated at home, defeating Rivers 3-0, although the Nigerian club displayed resilience and solid defensive organization in the first half.
It’s unlikely much will change in this second group stage game: Rivers United will likely stick to a compact defensive setup, looking to launch quick vertical attacks. The coach will also be counting on individual brilliance from his players to potentially tip the balance.
Berkane, meanwhile, haven’t started their domestic campaign in the most convincing fashion: after six matches, they’ve collected just 11 points, sitting sixth and trailing league leaders Wydad by nine points, though they have two games in hand. In the Champions League, however, the Moroccan side got off to a flying start, cruising past Zambia’s Power Dynamos 3-0. Berkane controlled the game from start to finish, allowing their opponents no real chances and showcasing their attacking potential.
In the second round, Berkane will likely seek to dominate possession again, probing for gaps in the opponent’s defense, capitalizing on set pieces, and launching swift attacks. They are the more experienced side and play in a stronger league, something they’ll be eager to prove in this match.
Probable lineups
Rivers United: Onisodumeya, Annor, Mano, Ogechukwu, Abdulrafiu, Sholumade, Martins, Otaniyi, Falolu, Ubong, Obi
Berkane: Munir, Manaout, Assal, Haddadi, El Mussaui, Khairi, Kamara, Mehri, El Morabit, Shuyar, Bassene
Match facts and head-to-head
- This is the first-ever meeting between these teams
- Rivers United have won three of their last five matches
- Berkane have scored in four of their last five games
Prediction
Despite the hosts’ commitment and disciplined defending in recent games, I see Berkane as the favorites here. Their superior individual quality should see them through to victory. My prediction: Berkane to win at 1.78
