Our Rivers United vs Bayelsa United Prediction: 1-0
Rivers United vs Bayelsa United in the Nigeria Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday October 12, 2025. A hard-fought battle awaits, but Rivers United is likely to edge past Bayelsa United with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
This Rivers United vs Bayelsa 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
Rivers United's Last Match – Enyimba vs Rivers United
Rivers United will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 Nigeria Premier League draw against Enyimba on October 5. In that match, Rivers United had 48% possession and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enyimba | 52% | 0 (6) | - | 38 |
 Rivers United | 48% | 0 (0) | - | 34 |
Bayelsa United's Last Match – Bayelsa United vs Ikorodu City FC
Determined to get back to winning ways, Bayelsa United must win after their 1-1 Nigeria Premier League draw against Ikorodu City FC on October 5. In that match, Bayelsa United recorded 48% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bayelsa United | 48% | 0 (6) | - | 87 |
Ikorodu City FC | 52% | 0 (2) | - | 83 |
Rivers United vs Bayelsa United Stats
Key Stats
| Rivers United | Bayelsa United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.76 | Attacking Strength | 1.35 |
| 0.17 | Defence Strength | 0.83 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rivers United are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 0.2 conceded per match, while Bayelsa United average 1.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.