On Wednesday afternoon, Rivers United and Warri Wolves go head-to-head at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, as the home side look to boost their chances of winning the Nigerian top-flight title.
Rivers United are second-place in the table, four points behind leaders Plateau United after a 1-0 defeat against Enugu Rangers last time out. The defeat ended a five-game unbeaten run in the NPFL for the home side, who had recorded four wins and a draw.
Their recent matches in the Nigerian top-flight have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in eight of their last nine games, including their last three league outings.
We're back at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium tomorrow for #RIVWOL. #NPFL20 pic.twitter.com/B3MqBe0356— Rivers United FC (@RiversUnitedFC) March 17, 2020
We're back at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium tomorrow for #RIVWOL. #NPFL20 pic.twitter.com/B3MqBe0356
Rivers United are unbeaten in 18 home games in the Nigerian top-flight. They have won eight of their last nine league matches on home soil. Their recent matches at the Yakub Gowon Stadium in the NPFL have been relatively low-scoring, as seven of their last ten matches have produced under 2.5 goals.
Warri Wolves are currently tenth place in the Nigerian top-flight. However, the visitors could well move up to fourth place if results go their way in the midweek league matches.
The visitors are in good form, as they are unbeaten in five league games, having produced four victories in the process. Their recent matches in the NPFL have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five outings.
Warri Wolves have a poor recent away record in the Nigerian top-flight, as they have won just two of their last 23 away matches. More recently, they have won just once in their last four league matches on their travels.
Their recent away games have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in five of their last eight matches.
Forebet predicts that Rivers United will record a narrow win in a low-scoring encounter to stay in the race for the title.