Rivers United and Bayelsa United face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NPFL season. The game takes place at Yakubu Gowon Stadium on Sunday, 12/10/2025, at 16:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Rivers United vs Bayelsa United, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Rivers United vs Bayelsa United
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Rivers United preview
Rivers United comes into the match having played 5 games in the NPFL so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1.8 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 5 draws, and 0 losses.
Rivers United's attack has scored 4 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the NPFL, averaging 0.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.5.
The offense system of Rivers United is led by Ubong Friday as the top scorer of the season. The nigerian midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Timothy Zechariah, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 1 goals conceded in 8 matches, resulting in an average of 0.13.
Bayelsa United preview
On the other hand, Bayelsa United comes into the match having played 7 games in the NPFL so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.14 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.
Bayelsa United's attack has scored 5 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the NPFL, averaging 0.71 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.71.
The offense system of Bayelsa United is led by Mustapha Jawad as the top scorer of the season. The nigerian midfielder has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Magbisa Wisdom, who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 7 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 1.
Head to head: Rivers United vs Bayelsa UnitedÂ
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Rivers United
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D W D |
1.8 |
| Home | W W |
3 |
| Away | D D D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 0.8 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Scored | 0.6 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 0.2 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 100% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.73 | 0.84 |
|
xGA
|
1.08 | 0.65 | 1.5 |
Away Team
Bayelsa United
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L L L |
1.14 |
| Home | D L L W |
1 |
| Away | D L W |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.71 | 2 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 0.71 | 0.75 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.25 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 50% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.44 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.07 | 2.08 |
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