Our Rivers United vs Niger Tornadoes Prediction: 1-1
Rivers United vs Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 8, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Rivers United vs Niger Tornadoes 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 – Shooting Stars vs Rivers United
Rivers United must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 Nigeria Premier League draw against Shooting Stars on March 3. In that match, Rivers United controlled 38% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shooting Stars | 62% | 0 (3) | - | 44 |
Rivers United | 38% | 0 (1) | - | 23 |
Niger Tornadoes's Last Match – Niger Tornadoes vs Enyimba
Niger Tornadoes must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Nigeria Premier League defeat against Enyimba on March 2 and regain momentum. In that match, Niger Tornadoes recorded 69% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Niger Tornadoes | 69% | 0 (4) | - | 125 |
Enyimba | 31% | 0 (4) | - | 58 |
Rivers United vs Niger Tornadoes Stats
Key Stats
| Rivers United | Niger Tornadoes | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 1.47 |
| 0.98 | Defence Strength | 1.17 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rivers United are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Niger Tornadoes average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.