Our Shooting Stars vs Rivers United Prediction: 1-0
Shooting Stars vs Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier League is scheduled for an 16:30 GMT kick-off on Monday March 3, 2025. Rivers United will put up a fight, but Rivers United’s quality should prevail in a tight 1-0 home win.
This Shooting Stars 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
Shooting Stars's Last Match – Enyimba vs Shooting Stars
Determined to get back to winning ways, Shooting Stars must win after their 1-1 Nigeria Premier League draw against Enyimba on February 26. In that match, Shooting Stars recorded 47% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Enyimba | 53% | 0 (4) | - | 75 |
Shooting Stars | 47% | 0 (3) | - | 63 |
Rivers United's Last Match – Rivers United vs Katsina Utd
Rivers United will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Nigeria Premier League victory over Katsina Utd, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Rivers United controlled 56% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rivers United | 56% | 0 (1) | - | 30 |
Katsina Utd | 44% | 0 (0) | - | 31 |
Shooting Stars vs Rivers United Stats
Key Stats
| Shooting Stars | Rivers United | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 0.48 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shooting Stars are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Rivers United average 1.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.