Bayelsa United vs Rivers United
Nigeria - NPFL
- 41%Ball Possession59%
- 6Total Shots11
- 1Shots on Target2
- 1Corners2
- -1Fouls-1
- 0Yellow Cards3
- 13/10/2025, 07:00NPFLRivers United1 - 2Bayelsa United13/10/2025, 07:00NPFLRivers United
1 - 2
Bayelsa United - 26/03/2025, 15:00NPFLBayelsa United1 - 0Rivers United26/03/2025, 15:00NPFLBayelsa United
1 - 0
Rivers United - 10/11/2024, 15:00NPFLRivers United0 - 1Bayelsa United10/11/2024, 15:00NPFLRivers United
0 - 1
Bayelsa United - 14/12/2023, 15:00NPFLRivers United2 - 0Bayelsa United14/12/2023, 15:00NPFLRivers United
2 - 0
Bayelsa United - 07/05/2023, 15:00NPFLRivers United2 - 1Bayelsa United07/05/2023, 15:00NPFLRivers United
2 - 1
Bayelsa United
Key Statistics
Avg. Goals
Well above avg
1.78League 0.00
Over 2.5 Goals
Well above avg
28%League 0%
Both Teams Score
Well above avg
55%League 0%
Cards
Well above avg
1.67League 0.00
Corners
Well above avg
12.03League 0.00
Over / Under
0.5
1+ gol
OVER85%UNDER15%1.5
2+ gol
OVER50%UNDER50%2.5
3+ gol
OVER10%UNDER90%3.5
4+ gol
OVER5%UNDER95%
- 22/02/2026, 15:00NPFLIkorodu City1 - 1DBayelsa United22/02/2026, 15:00NPFLIkorodu City
1 - 1
Bayelsa UnitedD - 15/02/2026, 15:00NPFLBayelsa United0 - 0DBendel Insurance15/02/2026, 15:00NPFLBayelsa United
0 - 0
Bendel InsuranceD - 08/02/2026, 15:00NPFLNasarawa United1 - 1DBayelsa United08/02/2026, 15:00NPFLNasarawa United
1 - 1
Bayelsa UnitedD - 01/02/2026, 15:00NPFLEnyimba1 - 0LBayelsa United01/02/2026, 15:00NPFLEnyimba
1 - 0
Bayelsa UnitedL - 29/01/2026, 12:00NPFLBayelsa United0 - 0DNiger Tornadoes29/01/2026, 12:00NPFLBayelsa United
0 - 0
Niger TornadoesD - 25/01/2026, 14:30NPFLBarau1 - 1DBayelsa United25/01/2026, 14:30NPFLBarau
1 - 1
Bayelsa UnitedD - 18/01/2026, 15:00NPFLBayelsa United2 - 0WShooting Stars18/01/2026, 15:00NPFLBayelsa United
2 - 0
Shooting StarsW
Bayelsa United scored in 4/7 recent form matches and averaged 0.71 goals.
- 25/02/2026, 15:00NPFLRivers United1 - 0WBarau25/02/2026, 15:00NPFLRivers United
1 - 0
BarauW - 22/02/2026, 15:00NPFLRivers United1 - 1DEnyimba22/02/2026, 15:00NPFLRivers United
1 - 1
EnyimbaD - 18/02/2026, 15:00NPFLKwara United1 - 1DRivers United18/02/2026, 15:00NPFLKwara United
1 - 1
Rivers UnitedD - 18/01/2026, 15:00NPFLRivers United1 - 0WRemo Stars18/01/2026, 15:00NPFLRivers United
1 - 0
Remo StarsW - 14/01/2026, 15:00NPFLEnugu Rangers0 - 0DRivers United14/01/2026, 15:00NPFLEnugu Rangers
0 - 0
Rivers UnitedD - 28/12/2025, 15:00NPFLRivers United1 - 0WEnugu Rangers28/12/2025, 15:00NPFLRivers United
1 - 0
Enugu RangersW - 22/12/2025, 15:00NPFLKatsina United1 - 1DRivers United22/12/2025, 15:00NPFLKatsina United
1 - 1
Rivers UnitedD
Rivers United scored in 6/7 recent form matches and averaged 0.86 goals.
Both teams are equal in terms of Scored/game
Both teams are equal in terms of Conceded/game
Both teams are equal in terms of xG
Both teams are equal in terms of xGA
Both teams are equal in terms of First-Half Form
Both teams are equal in terms of Offsides
Both teams are equal in terms of Corners
Both teams are equal in terms of Cards
Both teams are equal in terms of Shots on Target
| # | Form | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enugu Rangers | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 47 | 27 | +20 | 68 | |
| 2 | Rivers United | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 44 | 31 | +13 | 67 | |
| 3 | Shooting Stars | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 41 | 40 | +1 | 60 | |
| 4 | Ikorodu City | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 43 | 39 | +4 | 58 | |
| 5 | Bendel Insurance | 38 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 44 | 38 | +6 | 56 | |
| 6 | Nasarawa United | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 37 | 34 | +3 | 56 | |
| 7 | Abia Warriors | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 31 | 34 | -3 | 55 | |
| 8 | Barau | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34 | 30 | +4 | 52 | |
| 9 | Kano Pillars | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 37 | 39 | -2 | 51 | |
| 10 | Katsina United | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 32 | 35 | -3 | 51 | |
| 11 | Kwara United | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 50 | |
| 12 | Plateau United | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39 | 40 | -1 | 50 | |
| 13 | Enyimba | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 44 | 42 | +2 | 49 | |
| 14 | Kun Khalifat | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 42 | 43 | -1 | 49 | |
| 15 | Warri Wolves | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 36 | 41 | -5 | 49 | |
| 16 | Niger Tornadoes | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 37 | 36 | +1 | 48 | |
| 17 | Remo Stars | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 42 | 47 | -5 | 47 | |
| 18 | El Kanemi Warriors | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 30 | 46 | -16 | 47 | |
| 19 | Bayelsa United | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 37 | 42 | -5 | 43 | |
| 20 | Wikki Tourist | 37 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 39 |
Bayelsa United vs Rivers United: Statistics and Analysis - NPFL 2025/2026
On this page you can check all the key statistics for Bayelsa United vs Rivers United - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.
This NPFL match was played on 01/03/2026 (Sunday) and finished Bayelsa United 1 - 0 Rivers United.
The fixture is part of game week 28th of the NPFL season. Bayelsa United currently sits in position 16th of the NPFL table. Rivers United occupies position 3rd.
Stat Probabilities for Bayelsa United vs Rivers United
Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:
Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in Bayelsa United vs Rivers United at 55%.
Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for Bayelsa United and Rivers United point to a 28% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.
For our tips built on these numbers, see the Bayelsa United vs Rivers United prediction page.
Who is the favorite in Bayelsa United vs Rivers United?
According to the latest match odds, is the favorite at an implied probability of about 0%. The full 1X2 market has Bayelsa United at , the draw at , and Rivers United at .
Overall performance in the NPFL
Bayelsa United's record so far reads 7W-8D-10L from 25 played a win rate of 28% at 1.16 points per game.
Rivers United stands at 11W-8D-2L from 21 played, winning 52% of their matches at 1.95 points per game.
In their last five, Bayelsa United has gone 1W-3D-1L, averaging 1.2 points per game.
Rivers United's last five read 2W-2D-1L, at 1.6 points per game.
At home, Bayelsa United has a 50% win rate (6W-6D-1L from 12 played).
On the road, Rivers United has won 20% of their matches (2W-7D-1L from 10 played).
Goal statistics for Bayelsa United vs Rivers United
In attack, Bayelsa United averages 0.84 goals scored per game in the NPFL (18 in total), while conceding 1.12 per game (9 in total).
Rivers United averages 0.86 goals scored per game (7 in total) and 0.52 conceded per game (8 in total).
Bayelsa United's top scorer this season is James Emo, with 4 goals.
For Rivers United, Wisdom Samuel leads the scoring charts with 4 goals this season.
Bayelsa United's main creator is James Emo, with 2 assists.
More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.
Head-to-head: Bayelsa United vs Rivers United
Bayelsa United and Rivers United have met 6 times in recent years. The record:
Bayelsa United wins: 3
Draws: 1
Rivers United wins: 2
Frequently asked questions about Bayelsa United vs Rivers United
When was Bayelsa United vs Rivers United played?
The match was played on 01/03/2026 (Sunday) and finished Bayelsa United 1 - 0 Rivers United.
What is the head-to-head record between Bayelsa United and Rivers United?
Across their last 6 meetings the record is 3-1-2 (Bayelsa United wins – draws – Rivers United wins).
What was the last match between Bayelsa United and Rivers United?
The two sides last met on 13/10/2025, and the result was Rivers United 1 vs 2 Bayelsa United. Full details: Bayelsa United vs Rivers United, 13/10/2025.
Who is the favorite in Bayelsa United vs Rivers United?
is the favorite at odds of , an implied probability of about 0%. Bayelsa United is priced at , the draw at and Rivers United at .
Where can I find Bayelsa United vs Rivers United stats?
All key statistics for Bayelsa United vs Rivers United are on this page, updated in real time.