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 January 26, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 1-0 for the match between Plateau United and 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 – Rivers United vs Plateau United
Determined to get back to winning ways, Plateau United must win after their 1-1 Nigeria Premier League draw against Rivers United on December 30. In that match, Plateau United recorded 35% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rivers United | 65% | 0 (3) | - | 101 |
 Plateau United | 35% | 0 (3) | - | 47 |
Rivers United's Last Match – Rivers United vs Plateau United
Rivers United will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Nigeria Premier League draw with Plateau United on December 30. In that match, Rivers United recorded 65% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers United | 65% | 0 (3) | - | 101 |
| Plateau United | 35% | 0 (3) | - | 47 |
Plateau United vs Rivers United Stats
Key Stats
| Plateau United | Rivers United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 0.96 | Defence Strength | 0.51 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Plateau United are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Rivers United average 0.7 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Plateau United 8-11
Rivers United 7-8
What are the odds for this match?
Plateau United to win: @1.727
Draw: @3.1
Rivers United to win: @4.75
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