Abia Warriors - Rivers United predictions and free betting tips [15/05/2024]

Abia Warriors and Rivers United will play today in the Nigerian Professional Football League.

Abia Warriors

In recent rounds of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), Abia Warriors have alternated between victories and defeats and are hovering near the relegation zone. With a highly congested league table, the team has 41 points after 31 rounds. They have secured 12 wins, 5 draws, and suffered 14 defeats, with a goal difference of 34:38. Abia Warriors are in the thick of the relegation battle, ranking fourth in the league for the number of goals conceded. However, their attack is the best among teams below the 10th place in the NPFL.

In their recent NPFL matches, Abia Warriors have alternated between wins and losses. On 28 April 2024, the team lost to Sporting Lagos with a score of 2:4. Then, on 20 April, Abia Warriors secured a narrow 1:0 victory over Bayelsa United. However, on 16 April, they suffered another defeat, losing to Enugu 2:3. On 3 April, the team managed a 1:0 win against Plateau. But on 24 March, Abia Warriors fell to Katsina United, losing 1:2.

Rivers United

Rivers United are currently in 11th place in the Nigerian Professional Football League, just 2 points above the relegation zone. The relegation zone is occupied by Sunshine Stars with 39 points and Akwa with 37 points. The team has struggled in May, losing 3 out of their last 4 matches. In the upcoming games, Rivers United need to focus on improving their away form, as all recent defeats were away games. After a successful spell, the team has stumbled again in May, losing 3 out of their last 4 matches. Traditionally, Rivers United have lost all 3 away matches but managed to secure 1 point against Kwara. However, their strong defence is worth noting: Rivers United have conceded only 28 goals in 30 matches, which is the third-best record in the league.

Rivers United's recent results are disappointing: on 12 May, they lost to Sunshine Stars with a score of 0:1. On 9 May, they drew 0:0 against Kwara. On 6 May, they suffered a defeat to Remo Stars with a score of 1:2. On 30 April, they lost again, this time to Bayelsa, with a score of 1:2. The only victory in this period was on 25 April when Rivers United defeated Katsina United 2:0.

Head-to-Head

Rivers United have a good chance of success, considering their previous head-to-head encounters. On 19 November 2023, Rivers United defeated Abia Warriors 2:1. On 26 March 2023, the match between these teams ended in a 1:1 draw. On 4 March 2023, they played to a goalless 0:0 draw. On 12 June 2022, Rivers United won again with a score of 2:1. And on 17 February 2022, the match ended in a 1:1 draw. Thus, Rivers United have a positive balance in their recent matches against Abia Warriors, having not lost in 5 games since 2022.

Match Prediction: Abia Warriors - Rivers United

Both teams are fighting for survival and have an equal number of points. Rivers United have a real chance to grab points, considering their head-to-head history. I predict a positive outcome for the guests, with a favourable handicap for Rivers United.