Our Katsina Utd vs Rivers United Prediction: 1-0
Katsina Utd vs Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Monday December 22, 2025. A hard-fought battle awaits, but Katsina Utd is likely to edge past Rivers United with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
This Katsina Utd 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
Katsina Utd's Last Match – Katsina Utd vs Enyimba
Katsina Utd will want to continue their winning form after a 3-2 Nigeria Premier League victory over Enyimba, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign.
Rivers United's Last Match – Pyramids FC vs Rivers United
Rivers United will be looking to bounce back after a 0-3 CAF Champions League defeat against Pyramids FC on November 22. In that match, Rivers United controlled 35% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pyramids FC | 65% | 8 (5) | 1.32 | 87 |
 Rivers United | 35% | 4 (1) | 0.24 | 38 |
Katsina Utd vs Rivers United Stats
Key Stats
| Katsina Utd | Rivers United | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Attacking Strength | 0.83 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Katsina Utd are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Rivers United average 0.8 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.