Gombe United FC - Rivers United FC predictions and free betting tips [07/01/2024]

Tomorrow at 14:00, a match between Gombe and Rivers United will take place in the Nigerian Premier League.

Gombe

Gombe currently holds the 14th position in the NPFL season. In their last five matches, they have secured two victories and one draw. A significant concern for Gombe is their weak defence, having conceded 24 goals in 16 matches, only surpassed by Bayelsa with 30 goals conceded. In their most recent match on December 28th, Gombe lost to Abia Warriors with a scoreline of 3:1. They previously defeated Katsina United (1:0) and Heartland (2:0), drew with Sunshine Stars (1:1), and lost to Lobi Stars (0:1). These results reflect the team's inconsistency this season. Gombe has 19 points after 16 matches, with 6 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses, placing them in an uncertain position mid-table.

Rivers United

Rivers United is currently in the 16th spot in the NPFL season. The team has recently climbed out of the relegation zone, showing improved form over the last month with wins against Katsina United and Heartland, enhancing their league standing. Rivers United's defence is notably strong, having conceded only 7 goals this season, the best in the league. However, their attack is lacklustre, with just 10 goals scored. Recent results for Rivers United include a loss to Abia Warriors (1:3), victory over Katsina United (1:0), a draw with Sunshine Stars (1:1), a win against Heartland (2:0), and a loss to Lobi Stars (0:1). In total, they have 4 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, accumulating 16 points from 11 matches.

Head-to-Head

In the last season, Gombe failed to score against their opponents, losing the most recent match 0:1 and drawing 0:0.

Match prediction: Gombe - Rivers United

The prediction for the handicap (0) in the match between Gombe and Rivers United is quite ambiguous. On one hand, Rivers United, considering their participation in the CAF Confederation Cup, haven't won any of their last 10 away matches, suffering 5 defeats and scoring only 3 goals. This indicates serious issues in the team's attack on foreign grounds. On the other hand, Gombe has been quite successful in their home matches, given their league position, with 6 victories and 1 draw in the last 10 games, showing their confidence and ability to achieve results on home soil.

Yet, I am inclined to believe in the visiting team. Rivers United has shown the best defensive results in the league, which could play a crucial role in this match. Their ability to resist opponents' attacks could help them minimize threats from the home team.