Rivers United vs Enyimba Aba Prediction: This fierce encounter will see goals at both end

Rivers United will face off against Enyimba at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Tuesday. This highly anticipated fixture is expected to be exciting as the People’s Elephants hope to at least walk away with a point. At the same time, the Pride of Rivers will strive to climb up the ladder as they languish in the relegation zone. 

Rivers United (13th)

Last five games: DLWDL

The Pride of Rivers have not had a great start to the season in the league, with five wins in their previous fourteen games. Rivers United march here without a victory in their last two games, although both games were played on the road. They surrendered to a (1-0) loss against a strong Enugu Rangers side in the Oriental Derby. The result came after their (1-1) stalemate on the road to Doma United. 

Rivers are in a strange spot on the log, with a win in their last seven games in all competitions. They have picked up twenty-one points from a combined forty-five and are fifteen points below the league leaders with two games to spare.

Rivers United have drawn three and won five on their ground his season.

Enyimba Aba (3rd)

Last five games: WWLLW

The People’s Elephant skyrocketed to third place on the log following their victory over Shooting Stars on the road. Enyimba Aba showed character against their opponent, scoring twice, while Shooting Stars were able to respond just once. Mbaoma Chijoke scored his sixth goal of the season after drawing the first ball, while the young sensational midfielder, Izuogu Chibueze, found the back of the net with the last kick of the game. 

The People’s Elephants have lost five times this season but are just five points below the league leaders with a game to spare. Enyimba Aba have picked up thirty-two points from a combined fifty-four this season, scoring nineteen and conceding fifteen. 

Enyimba Aba have won three, lost five, and drawn a game away from home this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous fourteen meetings, Enyimba have only won four times, while Rivers United have recorded five victories and five games ending in a tie. Rivers United head here with a point in their last two games, and they will aim to make amendments on their ground. On the other hand, Enyimba are pretty confident heading here, having won (1-2) away from home. They became the best away side after their deserved victory over Shooting Stars. Even though the hosts are the favorite, we think the visitors will at least get a goal here; bet on BTTS for 2.45.

We expect the home side to win and score more than once for 2.07.

Both sides might settle for a halftime draw here for 2.00.

Good luck!