Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance Prediction: The Pride of Rivers will get a halftime win here

The Pride of Rivers will strive to leave the relegation zone when they host Bendel Insurance at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Thursday. The hosts head with back-to-back victories on their ground, while Bendel Insurance will fight for their first three points on the road this season. 

Last five games: DDLWW

The Pride of Rivers have not had a great start to the season in the league, with four wins in their previous ten games. It’s safe to say they’re suffering from fatigue as they juggle both the continental and the league competitions. More recently, they secured a comfortable (2-0) victory over Bayelsa United on their ground.

Rivers are in a strange spot on the log, with three defeats in their last ten games. They have picked up fifteen points from a combined thirty and are fourteen points below the league leaders with four games to spare.

Rivers United are unbeaten at home in the league this season.

Last five games: WLWLW

The Benin Arsenal head here with a slim (1-0) victory over Abia Warriors to bounce back from their defeat on the road against Katsina United. Evans Ogbonda scored the only goal that secured Bendel Insurance the maximum points.

Since they sold their top striker, Imade, Bendel Insurance have struggled in front of goals. Benin Arsenal have picked up twenty-three points from a combined forty-five. They have drawn three and lost four on the road this season.

Over their previous three meetings, Rivers United have won twice and drawn a game. Bendel Insurance have been poor on the road and stand no chance here. On the other hand, Rivers United are a top side and can’t continue languishing in the relegation zone. After defeat in Tunisia a few days ago, Rivers United will be confident for the maximum points on their ground; bet on a home win for 1.57.

We expect home to win in both halves for 2.25.

This game will end in both halves under 1.5 goals for 1.75.

Good luck!