Our Plateau United vs Rivers United Prediction: 1-0
Plateau United vs Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday November 23, 2025. A tight contest is expected, but Plateau United’s home advantage could see them secure a 1-0 win over Rivers United.
This Plateau United 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
Plateau United's Last Match – Ikorodu City FC vs Plateau United
Plateau United will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Nigeria Premier League loss to Ikorodu City FC on November 16. In that match, Plateau United recorded 39% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ikorodu City FC | 61% | 0 (9) | - | 43 |
 Plateau United | 39% | 0 (1) | - | 22 |
Rivers United's Last Match – Pyramids FC vs Rivers United
Rivers United must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 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 |
Plateau United vs Rivers United Stats
Key Stats
| Plateau United | Rivers United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Plateau United are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Rivers United average 0.8 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.