Rivers United and Shooting Stars face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NPFL season. The game takes place at Yakubu Gowon Stadium on Sunday, 14/09/2025, at 16:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Rivers United vs Shooting Stars, 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 Shooting Stars

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Rivers United Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Rivers United to win

Based on our evaluations, Rivers United vs Shooting Stars is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives Rivers United the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking Rivers United to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a Rivers United win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Expect a good number of goals in this match.

We predict the total to reach over 2.5 goals after closely examining the numbers of Rivers United and Shooting Stars, who are among the better attacking sides in the league.

Rivers United preview

Rivers United comes into the match having played 3 games in the NPFL so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1.67 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses.

Rivers United's attack has scored 2 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the NPFL, averaging 0.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.67.

The offense system of Rivers United is led by Ubong Friday as the top scorer of the season. The nigerian midfielder has scored 1 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 0.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 1 goals conceded in 3 matches, resulting in an average of 0.33.

Shooting Stars preview

On the other hand, Shooting Stars comes into the match having played 3 games in the NPFL so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 0.67 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 0 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses.

Shooting Stars's attack has scored 2 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the NPFL, averaging 0.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.67.

The offense system of Shooting Stars is led by Sadiq Ibrahim as the top scorer of the season. The nigerian midfielder has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mustapha Lawal, who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 3 goals conceded in 3 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Head to head: Rivers United vs Shooting Stars 

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Home Team

Rivers United Team Logo

Rivers United

Nigeria - NPFL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W D

1.67

Home W

3

Away D D

1

Away Team

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Shooting Stars

Nigeria - NPFL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L

0.67

Home D L

0.5

Away D

1

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