Nigeria - NPFL Premier League
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by Ita Emmanuel | in NPFL Premier League Predictions
15th-placed Bayelsa United will host second-placed Rivers United in this Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 31 fixture on Wednesday. The Restoration Boys will hope to open a seven-point gap above the bottom three positions with a win over the Pride of Rivers. Here is our prediction for the match.
Bayelsa United drew 1-1 away against eighth-placed Enyimba in their last match. This result extended their unbeaten streak in the league to four matches (W2, D2), strengthening their bid to steer clear of the intense relegation battle.
Notably, Laddan Bosso's side have only lost one of their 15 home league fixtures this season (W8, D6). This includes an impressive unbeaten streak in their last five home matches (W3, D2).
Rivers United will enter this match on the back of a remarkable run of form. They won their last match, defeating sixth-placed Ikorodu City 1-0 at home. This result saw the team rack up their third consecutive victory and extended their unbeaten run to six matches. Also, the Port Harcourt-based side are unbeaten in their last three away fixtures (W1, D2). This includes a 2-1 away win over 11th-placed El-Kanemi Warriors in their last trip.
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The Best Betting Odds for Bayelsa United v Rivers United Match
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1.98 | 3.15 | 3.61 |
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1.98 | 3.15 | 3.61 |
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2 | 3.25 | 3.7 |
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1.97 | 3.2 | 3.6 |
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Bayelsa United vs Rivers United Form
Bayelsa United and Rivers United's standings in the NPFL Premier League
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52 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 9 |
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38 | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | -2 |
Bayelsa United and Rivers United Last Matches
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3/6 (50%)
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1/6 (17%)
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4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
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4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
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Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
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Bayelsa United vs Rivers United Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Bayelsa United - Rivers United Key Points
- Bayelsa United are unbeaten in their last four league matches, winning two and drawing two.
- Bayelsa United have posted a remarkable 8-6-1 home league record, with their last two home fixtures ending in victories.
- Rivers United have posted a 1-5-5 away league record in their last 11 matches.
- Rivers United are winless in their six away fixtures against Bayelsa United, losing three and drawing three.
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Our Bayelsa United vs Rivers United Prediction
Rivers United will head into this match with an impressive run of form. However, they have won just one of their last 11 away league matches this season. Also, the league title hopefuls are winless against Bayelsa United as the visiting team.
Meanwhile, Bayelsa United are undefeated in 14 of their 15 home league matches, with the last two ending in victories. While we expect a tough game on Wednesday given both teams' recent form, Bayelsa United are favorites to ace this tie, counting on home support. Our Bayelsa vs Rivers United prediction is Bayelsa United win.
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