Enyimba vs Rivers United Prediction: Enyimbe to win this crucial game

Enyimba and Rivers United will square it off at Enyimba international Stadium. Both teams ended on the losing end the previous week. Which side gets this right this time?

Enyimba will look for a better result after losing to Sokoto FC in the Federation Cup round ⅛. However, poor enough for this side, Enyimba conceded in the 20th minute of the game, with Yahaya Hussaini scoring for their opponent. In the meantime, Enyimba lost two penalties with Olorunleke Ojo and Joseph Atule failing to convert their chances. In the meantime, prior league games to that defeat did see Enyimba pull off five match-unbeaten run, winning four and drawing one. 

Rivers United lost to Sunshine Stars in the Federation Cup last time out. In the meantime, prior games by Rivers United did see them pull off three straight wins. In that run, this team defeated Niger Tornadoes in consecutive encounters, and then a 4-1 win over Sporting Lagos. On the road, Rivers United have not been able to secure a single win, losing four of their recent while one ended in a draw. In the NPFL this season, Rivers United have accumulated 47 points which places them 9th in the standings. 

Expect strong performance from both teams. The hosts however, have the better chance, looking at the fact they are working hard to make it to CAF competition. On the other hand, two of their last meetings have ended with goals from both sides, and we could expect a similar result here.