Rivers United vs Plateau United Prediction: Home team will extend the lead at the top

One of the most anticipated games of the season is upon us as first placed Rivers United host Plateau United at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium on Wednesday. This encounter might be the title decider as both teams battle for points. If the home team manages to get a win here, we can assume they will be crowned the champions at the end of the season while a victory for the visitors will further open up their chances of fighting till the end.

Rivers United (1st)

Last five matches: LWLWW

Rivers United made a vital stride towards clinching the NPFL title this season when they defeated Dakkada FC (2-3) away from home on matchday 30. NPFL fans will agree with me that winning away in this league is one of the most fundamental ingredients in claiming the title and Rivers United have done justice to that by earning twenty-one points away from home already this season.

They have sixty-four points from thirty matches and are seven points ahead of Plateau United in second place. A win for Rivers United will grant them the advantage over the visitors and this might see them claim the title even before the season finishes.

Rivers United have not lost at home this season, they have had fourteen wins and a draw in the last fifteen matches played at home.

Plateau United (2nd)

Last five matches: LLWLW

The visitors are on the verge of losing out on the trophy this season, however, it's almost certain they will be playing in the CAF Champions League next season. They are seven points behind Rivers United and it's looking like a mission impossible catching up with them. Plateau United defeated Enugu Rangers by four goals to nil on matchday 30 to further secure their CAF Champions League spot.

Plateau United doesn't win as much as they should away from home and that's a significant difference between them and Rivers United. They have won three, drawn three and lost nine in the last fifteen away games.

Expert Betting Tips

In the last ten meetings between both teams, Plateau United have won four times while Rivers United have recorded three victories and three matches have ended in a draw.

Rivers United are formidable at home and they are aware of the victor's threats and will manage them judiciously. We believe the home team will extend the lead at the top, bet on the home win do 1.50.

Plateau United won the first leg (1-0) and had the chance of making it two but failed to score a penalty in that encounter, it's like a revenge match for the home team, bet on halftime win for 2.10.

Bet on a correct score of 2-0 for 9.10.

Good luck!