Niger Tornadoes vs Rivers United Prediction: Home team will not have an easy time at home

In this encounter for round 13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Niger Tornadoes and Rivers United will square off against one another at the Kwara Sports Stadium in Ilorin. Doma United handed the home team their most recent loss, while Rivers United's previous league encounter was a draw with Abia Warriors. 

Niger Tornadoes - home team will be strong

In their previous games, the Niger Tornadoes had a record of 3 wins against Akwa United twice and Wikki Tourists, 1 loss to Doma United, and 1 tie with Bayelsa United. During those encounters, Niger Tornadoes were only able to score seven goals while giving up four. During the current league season, the Niger Tornadoes have scored a goal per game at a rate of 0.92 on average. In terms of disciplinary action, the away team received 1 red card and 9 yellow cards during their match at home. This season, Niger Tornadoes have an average possession rate of 47.67%, which indicates that they are unable to keep the ball for long periods of time.

Rivers United - visitors will be satisfied with a draw

Rivers United comes into this match having won one of their previous five matches against Enugu Rangers, losing to Doma United, and drawing three with Bayelsa United and Abia Warriors twice. The visiting club was only able to score four goals while giving up four in those encounters. Rivers United scored an average of 1.4 goals per match while playing on the road, while allowing an average of 0.9 goals to be scored against them. The visiting team was shown a total of six yellow cards but none of the more serious red cards for disciplinary cautions. Rivers United have a very strong possession of the ball, as evidenced by their overall average of 51.40% throughout this season.

Head-Head Statistics

Rivers United and Niger Tornadoes have only competed against one another seven times in recent history, with Rivers United coming out on top four times and Niger Tornadoes being winless. However, three of the games were decided by a draw. Rivers United was able to score nine goals in their head-to head match against Niger Tornadoes, who only managed to score two.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams have top-notch players who can make key plays near the goal and also defend well. We anticipate a close game because we believe that the away team will have to work hard to avoid suffering a loss. On the other hand, we think that both of these teams, just as in their prior contests, will have opportunities to score at some point throughout this game.