Abia Warriors vs Rivers United Prediction: The guests are the favorite to amass all the points

Abia Warriors vs Rivers United Prediction & odds on the Match on 07 December 2025

On Sunday, Abia Warriors will face off against Rivers United with the aim of returning to winning ways at the Umuahia Stadium. The Pride of Rivers, who are unbeaten across their last six league matches, they’ll also strive to walk home with all the points. 

Abia Warriors FC Form & Statistics

Last five games: WDLDL

The Pride of Abia dropped to sixth place on the log after going four games without a breakthrough. Firstly, it was a toothless stalemate against Bendel Insurance before their (1-0) defeat against Ikorodu City on the road. The game started off with Ikorodu pressing more, but unfortunately, they couldn’t break the deadlock. The second half changed momentum as Ikorodu City broke the deadlock in the 69th minute to amass all the points. 

Abia Warriors have been inconsistent in recent weeks, but this time, they really played well and deserved a share of the spoils. Abia Warriors have picked up twenty-three points from the fifteen NPFL games, dropping to sixth place on the standings. In terms of goals, Abia Warriors found the back of the net twelve times (12) while conceding ten goals (10). 

Abia Warriors are one of the best teams on their ground, with five wins and two share of the spoils.

Abia Warriors Team News

Imama Amapakabo made some changes to his side against Ikorodu United, which were pretty obvious, and I believe he will revert to his original lineup at home later tomorrow. 

Abia Warriors Potential Lineup (4-4-2)

Odah–Jibrin, Somiari, Innocent, Adekunle–Kangeshima, Godwin, Joseph, Lawal—Megwo, Azubuike

Head coach: Imama Amapakabo

Rivers United FC Form & Statistics

Last five games: WDWWW

The Pride of Rivers are back in the title race with one point separating them from the top of the log. Rivers United head here with a slim (1-0) victory over their opponent. The game, which kicked off with great intensity, failed to produce a goal at the break. And it was almost ending in a share of the spoils until David Sholumade found the back of the net. In a game where Rivers United had ten men on the pitch, that was a fantastic performance. 

Finidi George's men haven’t had a smooth sail this season, but they have been fighting in all games. Rivers United have won seven, lost once, and drawn five over their last thirteen games in the campaign. Rivers United presently occupies the third spot on the log, picking up twenty-six points from a combined thirty-nine.

Finidi George's men have won once and drawn four away games.

Rivers United Team News

Finidi George's men boast the best defence in the league, having conceded just four goals across their last thirteen starts this season. 

Rivers United Potential Lineup (4-3-3)

Ozoemena—Abdulrafiu, Sholumade, Emkayi, Elias—Otaniyi, Duke, Falolu—Zachariah, Bossa, Samuel

Head coach: Finidi George 

Abia Warriors vs Rivers United FC: head-to-head statistics

Abia Warriors have won twice, while Rivers United have recorded three wins and five games ending in a tie across their previous ten meetings. This game has produced fewer than two goals across their last six meetings. 

Abia Warriors vs Rivers United FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Eight of Abia Warriors' last ten games have ended in fewer than two goals. A total of under 2.5 goals might surface here for a coefficient of 1.45 on the Bet365 bookmaker.
• Abia Warriors are unbeaten in their last eleven NPFL home games. The Pride of Abia to win for a coefficient of 1.91 is available on the 1xbet bookmaker.
• Fewer than four cards have surfaced in both teams' last ten matches. We might likely see fewer than four cards here, which are available on the Betway Bookmaker for 1.72.
• Rivers United have conceded just once across their previous five away games in the NPFL. You can try out a BTTS No, available on the 1xbet bookmaker website for 1.50.

Abia Warriors vs Rivers United FC Match Prediction, 07 December 2025

Abia Warriors have now gone four games without a victory, and it’s a step backwards in their attempt to challenge for a top-four finish this season. The Pride of Abia will approach this game with the aim of returning home with the maximum points, but considering Rivers United's decent run on the road, it will be a tough task.

Meanwhile, Abia Warriors can’t afford to share the spoils in three consecutive games in front of their home supporters, as they aim to move up the table. Looking at their recent meetings, home teams have either won or drawn. However, I’m backing the guests to dictate the game and take advantage of the hosts who have struggled on their ground. 

My match prediction is that Rivers United will win or draw and score fewer than two goals for a coefficient of 3.10 on the 1xbet bookmaker. 

My betting tip for this match is that it will produce more goals after the break, with a coefficient of 2.17 on the Betway bookmaker.

My final betting tip is a halftime stalemate for 1.87 on the Bet365 bookmaker. 

Good luck!