Rivers United vs Abia Warriors Prediction: Rivers return to winning ways in a strong fashion

Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium will host the Nigeria Professional Football League game between Rivers United and Abia Warriors. Both teams are struggling heading into this fixture. How will this game unfold?

Rivers United settled for a goalless draw with Remo Stars the previous weekend and will look to win this time. However, Rivers United failed to win in their last four games. In that run, Rivers United lost to Bayelsa United and Ikorodu City while holding El Kanemi Warriors to a draw. This season, Rivers United have 22 points and sits second in the league standings. In twelve games played, Rivers United scored 12 goals while conceding six. 

Abia Warriors played Enyimba International the previous weekend and settled for a 1-1 draw. In that encounter, Abia Warriors needed to come from behind to avoid a defeat after Clinton Jephta's strike had put their opponent in the lead, thanks to Adejoh Ojonugwa’s 22nd-minute strike. However, this team has failed to win any of their last three league games, losing to Heartland and Lobi Stars in prior encounters. This season, Abia Warriors have 15 points from 12 games, leaving them seated 13th in the standings. 

Rivers United come into this game well-favoured, and I feel this is their chance to turn the tables. While the Abia Warriors have struggled in the last few weeks, taking on a league-win-driven Rivers United side will be a tough job. While Rivers have scored so well this season, they have also had trouble defensively. This is going to be a one-sided game, and there will be a win in each half for the home side.