Our Barau FC vs Rivers United Prediction: 1-0
Barau FC vs Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday November 19, 2025. Rivers United will put up a fight, but Rivers United’s quality should prevail in a tight 1-0 home win.
This Barau FC vs Rivers United prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Barau FC's Last Match – Barau FC vs Enugu Rangers
Barau FC will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Nigeria Premier League victory over Enugu Rangers on November 17.
Rivers United's Last Match – Rivers United vs Warri Wolves FC
Rivers United will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Nigeria Premier League triumph against Warri Wolves FC on November 16. In that match, Rivers United recorded 64% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rivers United | 64% | 0 (6) | - | 89 |
 Warri Wolves FC | 36% | 0 (2) | - | 49 |
Barau FC vs Rivers United Stats
Key Stats
| Barau FC | Rivers United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.59 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barau FC are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Rivers United average 0.9 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.