Rivers United vs Diables Noirs Prediction: The home side will score more than a goal

On Sunday, Nigerian league champions Rivers United will lock horns with Congo-based Diables Noirs at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The home side will strive to wrap up the group stage with a win here, while a defeat for the visitors might be the end of the road in this competition.

Rivers United (1st)

Last four games: LWWW

The Pride of Rivers launched their CAF Confederation Cup campaign with a humbling against Congo team Diables Noirs.

Since the defeat, Rivers United have won their last three games, home and away. Rivers United have picked up nine points from a combined twelve as they sit at the top of the table.

The pride of Rivers will be out to make history and become the first Nigerian side to lift the confederation cup. Stanley Eguma's side also has an experienced squad of quality players who can hold their own against any opposition.

Rivers United's home form is excellent, and we are confident they will secure all the points here.

Diables Noirs (4th)

Last four games: WDLL

Yaka dia Mama side have failed to win any of their last three games as they sit in third place on the log. Since Diables Noirs' win against Rivers United, they have picked up a point in the previous three games. More recently, they lost to ASEC Mimosas at home.

Diables Noirs have scored three and conceded three and are five points behind the top spot and three points below ASEC Mimosas.

The visitors can give themselves a lifeline with a win here, while a defeat can hinder their dream of making it to the knockout stage.

Expert Betting Tips

When both sides met at the beginning of the tournament, Diables Noirs scored three times to secure all the points against Rivers United. We are confident the Nigerian-based side will be out for revenge here; bet on a home win and over 1.5 goals 1.80.

Rivers United always play great at home, and we expect them to get a halftime to win here for 1.84.

The visitors stand no chance here; bet on the correct score of (3-0) for 5.90.

Good luck!