Shooting Stars and Rivers United face each other on Thursday 03.12.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NPFL 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Shooting Stars's home ground, the Adamasingba Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Shooting Stars and Rivers United, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Shooting Stars vs Rivers United
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Shooting Stars preview
Shooting Stars heads into the match with the following record in the NPFL: in 28 matches, Shooting Stars secured 12 victories, 5 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.46 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Shooting Stars's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Shooting Stars has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 27 goals, of which 27 were scored in the NPFL, resulting in an average of 0.96 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Sadiq Ibrahim, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Tijani Kabiru has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Shooting Stars has conceded 30 goals in the NPFL (an average of 1.07 per game) and 30 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.07 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Rivers United preview
Rivers United comes into the game with 27 matches played so far in the NPFL. They have secured 14 victories, 10 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.93 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 13 draws, and 9 losses.
Rivers United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 33 goals during this period. Of that total, 27 were netted in the NPFL, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.87.
Rivers United's offensive system is led by Manyo Stephen Egbe, the team's top scorer this season. The nigerian defender has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Timothy Zechariah. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 0.56 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 30 goals in 38 matches, averaging 0.79 per match.
Head to head: Shooting Stars vs Rivers United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Shooting Stars
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L W L |
1.2 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 77% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.04 | 2.23 | 1.87 |
| Scored | 0.96 | 1.62 | 0.4 |
| Conceded | 1.07 | 0.62 | 1.47 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 46% | 27% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 46% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 8% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 77% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 0.78 | 1.6 |
Rivers United
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W D |
2 |
| Home | W W W D L |
2 |
| Away | L D L D D |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 80% | 17% |
| Goals | 1.56 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.27 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.56 | 0.33 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 37% | 27% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 59% | 73% | 42% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 7% | 42% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 73% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.71 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
0.96 | 0.78 | 1.25 |
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