Rivers United vs Shooting Stars Prediction: The hosts should tread carefully against the guests

Following their decent start to the season, Rivers United will be keen to amass all the points when they face off against Shooting Stars at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Thursday. 

Last five games: WWWWD

The Pride of Rivers, under their new coach, Finidi George, have been firing from all cylinders. They have won four and lost twice over their last six starts to the campaign. More recently, they settled for a toothless share of the spoils on the road against Katsina United. Rivers United presently occupy the second spot on the log, picking up fourteen points from a combined eighteen. 

Rivers United have won ten consecutive matches on the road in the league. 

Last five games: DWLLD

The Oluyole Warriors have had a tough start to the campaign, as they have managed just one win since the season began. More recently, they bowed to a (0-0) stalemate on their home turf. It was a devastating result, losing back-to-back games on the road. 

Gbenga Ogunbote's job might be on the line as they’ve performed below their standards so far this season.

The result means Shooting Stars will remain in 14th place on the log, picking up six points from a possible eighteen. Shooting Stars have won, lost twice and drawn once over their previous away games. 

Rivers United have won four, while Shooting Stars have recorded four victories in their last eight meetings. 

Shooting Stars have suffered some unfortunate defeats on the road lately, leaving them with no option but to amass all the points here. A team of their calibre can’t afford to play four away games without a breakthrough. On the opposing end, Rivers United have been one of the most improved teams this season and they deserved their place on the log. 

Rivers United are the favourite here, having won their last ten games and scoring first in four consecutive games on their home turf. 

We expect Rivers United to get off to a flying start and secure a halftime victory for 2.12.

We expect the hosts to win and score more than once for 1.98.

Good luck!