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Bayelsa United vs Rivers United stats, standings and H2h

Sun, 01 March 2026 - 10:00

Venue: Samson Siasia Stadium

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Statistics

Form

Head to Head

Standings

Goal Average

1.97

League: 1.87

Both Teams to Score

56%

League 36%

Over 1.5+

74%

League 56%

Over 2.5+

29%

League 27%

Cards

1.83

League 1.01

Corners

11.54

League 8.71

Home Team

Bayelsa United Team Logo

Bayelsa United

Nigeria - NPFL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L L W

1.15

Home W L W D W

1.4

Away L L L D D

0.9

Stats Overall Home Away
Win % 30% 40% 20%
Goals 2.1 2.3 1.9
Scored 0.85 1.1 0.6
Conceded 1.25 1.2 1.3
Both Teams to Score 50% 60% 40%
Without Conceding 15% 10% 20%
Failed To Score 40% 30% 50%
1st to Score 35% 40% 30%
xG
1.25 1.51 1.03
xGA
1.47 0.91 1.97

Away Team

Rivers United Team Logo

Rivers United

Nigeria - NPFL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W D L

1.53

Home W W W L W

2.22

Away D D L W D

0.9

Stats Overall Home Away
Win % 42% 67% 20%
Goals 1.79 2 1.6
Scored 0.95 1.44 0.5
Conceded 0.84 0.56 1.1
Both Teams to Score 37% 44% 30%
Without Conceding 32% 44% 20%
Failed To Score 37% 11% 60%
1st to Score 35% 78% 20%
xG
1.32 1.52 1.18
xGA
1.22 0.67 1.61

Over 0.5+

Bayelsa United Team Logo

95%

95%

Average

Rivers United Team Logo

95%

Over 1.5+

Bayelsa United Team Logo

75%

67%

Average

Rivers United Team Logo

58%

Over 2.5+

Bayelsa United Team Logo

30%

28%

Average

Rivers United Team Logo

26%

Over 3.5+

Bayelsa United Team Logo

5%

3%

Average

Rivers United Team Logo

0%

Over 4.5+

Bayelsa United Team Logo

5%

3%

Average

Rivers United Team Logo

0%

Over 5.5+

Bayelsa United Team Logo

0%

0%

Average

Rivers United Team Logo

0%

Bayelsa United vs Rivers United: Pre-Match Statistics and Analysis - NPFL 2025/2026

These are all the statistics you need to know for the Bayelsa United vs Rivers United match scheduled for 01/03/2026 at 10:00 AM.

Get a full breakdown of both teams with complete statistics throughout the competition. Check out the latest team trends, current form, goals scored and conceded, head-to-head history, and other important information.

Relevant facts about Bayelsa United vs Rivers United

Here is some information about Bayelsa United vs Rivers United that could prove helpful in your analysis of the match:

And now here is a list of statistical probabilities for the upcoming Bayelsa United vs Rivers United match in the NPFL.

Stat Probabilities for Bayelsa United vs Rivers United

Here are the percentage chances that certain statistical events will happen in Bayelsa United vs Rivers United, according to our projection system.

  • BTTS: The statistics say the chances of both teams scoring in Bayelsa United vs Rivers United is 56%.

  • Over 2.5 goals: The combination of stats for Bayelsa United and Rivers United show that there is 29% chance of over 2.5 goals scored in this match.

Aside from all the different stats for this match, you can also check out our free predictions for this and other matches, which provide more important details.

Overall Performance of Bayelsa United vs Rivers United

Let's now take a look at how Bayelsa United and Rivers United have performed thus far in the NPFL. Bayelsa United has played 20 matches and has a record of 6 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses.

Meanwhile, Rivers United has 8 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses in 19 matches thus far.

So based on those numbers, Bayelsa United has a win rate of 30%, while Rivers United has come out on top in 42% of their matches.

Bayelsa United - Home performance

Bayelsa United has played at home 10 times in the NPFL, and has the following record in those matches:

  • Wins: 6

  • Draws: 2

  • Defeats: 1

That gives Bayelsa United a 40% win rate at their home stadium. They have been held to draws 20% of the time, while losses make up 10% of their home matches.

Rivers United - Away performance

On the opposite side, Rivers United has played 10 away matches thus far, and these are their numbers as the visiting side:

  • Wins: 2

  • Draws: 3

  • Defeats: 5

In terms of percentages, Rivers United has won 20% of away matches. They have drawn with their hosts in 30% of those matches and have suffered defeat 50% of the time as visitors.

And if you're interested in finding out more home and away statistics for both sides, you can also get that information on this page.

Goal statistics for Bayelsa United vs Rivers United

Goal statistics are a good way to see how both teams perform offensively and defensively. So here are the goals scored and conceded numbers of Bayelsa United and Rivers United ahead of their upcoming matchup.

Goals scored

Bayelsa United has scored a total of 13 goals so far in the NPFL, while their opponent Rivers United has found the back of the net 5 times to date.

Based on average goals scored, Bayelsa United has an average of 0.85 goals scored in this current campaign, and Rivers United has scored 0.95 on average.

These scoring statistics help give a deeper understanding of the two sides' attacking ability thus far in the competition. And if you'd like to see more detailed stats of the two teams, the APWin platform also provides goals scored at home and away, expected goals, and first to score stats.

Goals conceded

On the defensive side of the ball, Bayelsa United has conceded 5 goals in 20 matches, which is an average of 1.25 goals conceded per match.

Meanwhile, visiting Rivers United has an average of 0.84 goals conceded per match after surrendering 11 goals in 19 matches.

And for additional information about the two teams' defences during the current campaign, check out the tables above, which provide clean sheet percentages and expected goals against stats.

Direct Matchups Between Bayelsa United vs Rivers United

Bayelsa United and Rivers United have played each other 7 times in recent years. In those matches, Bayelsa United has 3 wins, Rivers United has 2 wins, and there have been 2 draws.

These recent head-to-head numbers should make clear who has had the upper hand in this matchup, or if the two sides have been more evenly matched. Moreover, it may help in predicting the outcome of the next Bayelsa United vs Rivers United match.

Other trends from recent matchups

These statistics for the Bayelsa United vs Rivers United match are just the tip of the iceberg, as you can find so much more data for all the upcoming matches. Check out the teams' average corners per game, expected goals stats, yellow and red cards, and plenty of other information to help football fans make more educated bets and predictions.

Here are some additional FAQs about Bayelsa United vs Rivers United that you may find helpful.

What is the head-to-head record between Bayelsa United and Rivers United?

In their past 7 matches, Bayelsa United has 3 wins, Rivers United has 2 wins, and there have been 2 draws.

Where to find Bayelsa United vs Rivers United prediction?

You can find our predictions for Bayelsa United vs Rivers United.

What was the last match between Bayelsa United vs Rivers United?

The last match between the two sides was on 13/10/2025. The result of that match was Rivers United 1 vs 2 Bayelsa United.

Where to find Bayelsa United vs Rivers United stats?

You can find goal statistics for Bayelsa United vs Rivers United above, not to mention a number of other different data about the two teams.

Where to watch Bayelsa United vs Rivers United?

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