Our Rivers United vs Niger Tornadoes Prediction: 1-0
Rivers United vs Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday October 1, 2025. We predict a narrow 1-0 victory for Rivers United, as their solid defense should be enough to keep Niger Tornadoes at bay.
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 – Rivers United vs Les Aigles Du Congo
Rivers United will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 CAF Champions League triumph against Les Aigles Du Congo on September 28.
Niger Tornadoes's Last Match – Niger Tornadoes vs Ikorodu City FC
Niger Tornadoes will want to continue their winning form after a 4-2 Nigeria Premier League victory over Ikorodu City FC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Niger Tornadoes controlled 48% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Niger Tornadoes | 48% | 0 (8) | - | 72 |
Ikorodu City FC | 52% | 0 (5) | - | 105 |
Rivers United vs Niger Tornadoes Stats
Key Stats
| Rivers United | Niger Tornadoes | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.17 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rivers United are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 0.2 conceded per match, while Niger Tornadoes average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.