Plateau United vs Rivers United Prediction: The visitors stand no chance here

Plateau United will square off against Rivers United at the Jos International Stadium on Thursday. The home side could move to the fifth spot on the log, while the visitors will strive to stay above the relegation zone. 

Plateau United (7th)

Last five games: WWLWL

Despite being ahead in their recent game, Plateau United lost the opportunity to reduce the deficit at the top as they were beaten by Kano Pillars. Plateau United conceded twice in the final few minutes of the game on the road against Kano Pillars as they dropped to 7th on the table. 

Plateau United are unbeaten at home with seven victories in seven games.

Rivers United (16th)

Last five games: LWWDD

The Pride of Rivers have not had a great start to the season in the league, with four wins in their previous twelve games. It’s safe to say they’re suffering from fatigue as they juggle both the continental and the league competitions. More recently, they settled for a share of the spoils against Gombe United on the road. Rivers are in a strange spot on the log, with three defeats in their last twelve games. They have picked up seventeen points from a combined thirty-six and are fifteen points below the league leaders with five games to spare.

Rivers United have lost three and drawn twice away from home this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

Plateau United have won four, while Rivers have recorded four wins and three games ending in a tie. Plateau United have been pretty solid on their ground this season, with nine consecutive victories. On the other hand, Rivers United have struggled on the road this season. The hosts' means of accumulating points over the years has been winning on their ground. Plateau United head here with a defeat on the road, and their next plan is to secure the maximum points on their ground. However, the visitors won’t bow without a fight, and we think a halftime draw will surface here for 1.83.

We expect the hosts to win and score less than two goals for 2.01.

This game will end in a total of under 1.5 goals for 1.75.

Good luck!