Our Akwa United vs Rivers United Prediction: 1-0
Akwa United vs Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday February 19, 2025. Rivers United will put up a fight, but Rivers United’s quality should prevail in a tight 1-0 home win.
Our prediction is supported by key Akwa United vs Rivers United stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Akwa United's Last Match – Sunshine Stars FC vs Akwa United
Akwa United will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Nigeria Premier League defeat at the hands of Sunshine Stars FC on February 15. In that match, Akwa United had 49% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sunshine Stars FC | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 43 |
 Akwa United | 49% | 0 (3) | - | 42 |
Rivers United's Last Match – Enyimba vs Rivers United
Rivers United will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Nigeria Premier League loss to Enyimba on February 15. In that match, Rivers United saw 53% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enyimba | 47% | 0 (5) | - | 63 |
 Rivers United | 53% | 0 (4) | - | 37 |
Akwa United vs Rivers United Stats
Key Stats
| Akwa United | Rivers United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 0.95 | Defence Strength | 0.66 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Akwa United are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Rivers United average 0.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.