Remo Stars vs Rivers United Prediction: A difficult game for the hosts

The Sky Blue Stars will be keen to close the gap at the top when they face off against Rivers United at the Remo Stars Stadium on Monday. Remo Stars have failed to win any of their last nine games against the visitors but must win here if they are to challenge for the title with seven games to wrap up the season. 

Last five games: DWDLW

After two games without a win, The Sky Blue Stars secured a deserved (3-0) victory over Niger Tornadoes. Alimi Sikiru scored a brace while Ahmed Akinyele found the back of the net to ensure their side the maximum points. Before then, they had shared the spoils against Doma United and lost against Plateau United; both games were played on the road. 

Daniel Ogunmodede's men are now four points behind the league leaders after winning two of their last five matches. Remo Stars have picked up fifty-three points from a combined ninety-three, scoring thirty-eight and conceding twenty-seven. 

Remo Stars have won fourteen and drawn a game on their ground this season.

Last five games: WWWWL

The Pride of Rivers four consecutive victories ended with a defeat against Bayelsa United on the road. They were below par against the hosts, who have been unstable lately. Rivers United's four games unbeaten run was all on their ground as they have now failed to win any of their last eight games on the road. Despite four wins over their previous five games, it’s extremely strange to see Rivers in 13th place on the log, considering the quality of their team. They have five outstanding games yet to be played after their participation in the continental tournament, and we expect them to move up as soon as possible. 

They have picked up forty points from a combined eighty-one and are three points above the relegation zone. Rivers United have drawn four, lost ten, and won two away from home this season. 

Over their previous nine meetings, Rivers United have won seven and drawn twice. Remo Stars are yet to register a win against the visitors over their last nine meetings and this record cannot be underestimated. Remo Stars, who are title contenders, must win here to close the gap at the top of the log. They have won fourteen of their last fifteen matches on their ground, and this might just be one of their toughest games of the season. On the other hand, Rivers United have been highly terrible away from home, heading here with four consecutive defeats away from home. 

The home team has to be at their best to get anything away from this game, and we think both teams will get a goal apiece for 2.75.

We expect to see more than two goals here for 2.42.

Remo Stars can’t afford to drop points on their ground, and we think they’ll likely come off with the maximum points here; bet on a home win and over 1.5 goals for 1.89.

Good luck!