Academica Lobito vs Rivers United Prediction: We expect the visitors to get the better of the hosts

On Sunday, Academica Lobito will lock horns against Rivers United at the Stade 11 de Novembro Stadium. The Nigerian-based team will have to be at its best to get the better of their opponent. At the same time, the hosts are out of the race for a top-two finish after four games without a breakthrough. 

Last four games: LLLL

The home team have been below par in this competition, and after their (4-0) defeat in Ghana, they’ll now bow out of the competition. They have scored three and let in thirteen goals in this tournament. 

Academica Lobito have also been underperforming in their league this season, with four wins in nine matches. They sit at the bottom of the log in this group and will likely lose against the visitors. 

Last four games: WLWL

The Pride of Rivers have only won on their ground this season but could break the jinx of two games without a win on the road. Rivers United currently sit in third spot on the log, having picked up six points from a combined twelve. 

Their last game ended in a (3-0) loss against Club Africain in Tunisia. The visitors' side were knocked out in the quarterfinals of the CAF Confederation Cup last season and are now well-groomed in this tournament.

The reverse leg ended in a comfortable (3-0) victory for Rivers United in Nigeria. Academica Lobito haven’t really lived up to their standard and will have to prepare for next year. They have conceded thirteen goals in this campaign, and we think the visitors will take advantage of their vulnerability at the back. We expect the visitors to win here for 1.85.

This game will likely end in a total of over 2.5 goals for 1.90.

Rivers United have the quality to get a halftime victory for 3.15.

Good luck!