Rivers United vs Bayelsa United Prediction: The Pride of Rivers will get a halftime win here

The Pride of Rivers will strive to leave the relegation zone when they host Bayelsa United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Thursday. The hosts head here sky-high in confidence following their recent win, while the visitors are unbeaten in five games.

Last five games: WDDLW

The Pride of Rivers have not had a great start to the season in the league, with three wins in their previous nine games. It’s safe to say they’re suffering from fatigue as they juggle both the continental and the league competitions. More recently, they secured a comfortable (2-1) victory over Abia Warriors on their ground.

Rivers are in a strange spot on the log, with three defeats in their last nine games. They have picked up twelve points from a combined twenty-seven and are fourteen points below the league leaders with four games to spare. Rivers United are unbeaten at home in the league this season.

Last five games: DDDDW

Tarila Okorowanta's men have a win in their last five games and head here with their first win in seven games. Bayelsa United scored in both halves to extend their unbeaten run against Enugu Rangers.

Bayelsa United have drawn twice and lost three away games this season, conceding nine while scoring three times. The Bayelsa United gaffer is expected to deploy former Lobi Stars forward Jerry Alex against his former club alongside Robert Mizo and Wisdom Stephen to go all out and confront the hosts.

Over their previous three meetings, both teams won a game apiece, with a match ending in a tie. Rivers United are a top side and can’t continue languishing in the relegation zone. They have had tough fixtures and are expected to fly to Tunisia next week against Club Africain in the CAF Confederation Cup. At the same time, Bayelsa United have been above average in recent games and have scored in six consecutive games. Rivers United will be confident on their ground, especially after defeating a tough Club Africain side; bet on a home halftime win for 2.12.

We expect to win in both halves for 2.25.

This game will end in both halves under 1.5 goals for 1.75.

Good luck!