Plateau United vs Rivers United Prediction: Rivers United aimed to take top spot in the league table

Plateau United vs Rivers United: Prediction & odds on the Match on 11 December 2025

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) keeps delivering drama. On December 11, 2025, Plateau United will play Rivers United. Plateau United is in 17th place with 18 points, while Rivers United is in 3rd place with 27 points. Plateau United will aim to close the gap, and Rivers United will look to strengthen their position.

Plateau United: Form and Statistics

Plateau United secured a 1-0 victory over Warri Wolves, with Nenrot’s early strike proving to be the match-winner. The Peace Boys in yellow controlled the game and held on for the win. However, they have lost all their away games in the NPFL this season. Plateau United had previously been defeated 2-0 by Kun Khalifat FC in Owerri on Sunday. The match against Kun Khalifat started slowly, but Joseph Arumala broke the deadlock just two minutes into the second half, heading in Folarin Temitope's free-kick. Substitute Alade Balogun doubled the lead for Plateau United in the 54th minute. Wisdom Ndon pulled one back for the visitors late in the game, making it 2-1. After their 2-1 loss to Ikorodu City in Lagos, Plateau United returned to Jos with weak excuses for their poor performance. Some in the media spread these false narratives to cover up their struggles. Chief Diprieye Thompson, National Coordinator of Friends of Nigeria Sports, criticized Plateau United, comparing their season to a student who failed an exam and blamed the pen.

Plateau United News and Lineup

The NPFL will sanction Ikorodu City for violating league rules before, during, and after last Sunday’s game against Plateau United. The Peace Boys had previously filed a complaint against Ikorodu. The league has given Ikorodu 48 hours to respond. We stand with Rangers International Football Club during this time of great loss. Rest in peace, Mr. Nobert Okolie.

🔖 Plateau United Expected Lineup

Amah, Amietimi, Tarabina, Harrison, Mustapha, Gift, Jonathan, Vincent, Kazeem, Kalu, Saka

Substitutes: Bala, Wisdom, Mubarak, Dawa, Chinemerem, Mafeng, Sam Pam Jnr, Gideon, Daniel

Rivers United: Form and Statistics

Rivers United trailed after Orji Chisom's goal in the 25th minute. However, Emmanuel Nnaji equalized just four minutes later with a great team goal. In the 57th minute, Samson Obi scored the winning goal for Rivers United. Coach Finidi George praised his players for their strong performance in a tough match. Looking ahead to their African journey, Rivers United left Port Harcourt on Tuesday for Egypt. They will face Pyramids FC, the defending champions, on Saturday in their CAF Champions League group stage opener at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo. The team is confident after their 2-1 win over Warri Wolves on Sunday, their sixth victory of the season. Coach Finidi aims to improve their attack while maintaining their strong defense. “We must keep pushing to score more goals,” he said, focusing on a strong start in Group A, which also includes RS Berkane from Morocco and Power Dynamos from Zambia. Rivers United, the 2021/22 NPFL champions, were formed in 2016 from the merger of Sharks and Dolphins. They’ve won four FA Cup titles and now aim for glory in the Champions League. While their away form in Africa has been inconsistent, Coach George’s mix of experienced players like Stephen Odey and fresh talent offers hope. After the game in Egypt, they’ll host Berkane on November 28 in Uyo and juggle three postponed NPFL games. Bello Babatunde, a former Remo Stars player, made his debut for Rivers United over the weekend. He was key in Remo Stars' title-winning season and is now ready to contribute to Rivers United's Champions League campaign.

Rivers United News and Lineup

Isaac Annor starts a 3-match suspension after his red card against Kano Pillars on Wednesday. Boluwaji Sholumade is also unavailable due to card accumulation. Sylvester Bell is set to make his first start of the season as captain of the Rivers United NPFL Youth League team. Paul Jr. Paul is included again in the matchday squad.

🔖 Rivers United Expected Lineup

Osagie Onisodumeya; Isaac Annor; Taiwo AbdulRafiu; Boluwaji David; Temple Emekayi (C); Stephen Manyo; Aniekeme Okon; Seyi Oguntayo; Zechariah Timothy; Taofeek Otaniyi; Friday Ubong

Substitutes: Ibrahim Pius; Osimaga Duke; Ogbu Ogechukwu; Sunday Chinedu; Emmanuel Nnaji; Falolu Wasiu O; Omaka Anthony; Samson Obi; Elias Ochobi E;

Technical Manager: Finidi George

Plateau United vs Rivers United Head-to-Head statistics

In their last 6 meetings, Plateau United have won 3 times against Rivers United.

Plateau United vs Rivers United: Betting Tips & Odds

• Rivers United are in 3rd place with 26 points after 13 games. Plateau United have drawn the fewest games in the NPFL and have not drawn any games this season. However, they have lost the most games in the league.
• Rivers United have lost the fewest games and are unbeaten in their last 7 matches. They have scored the fewest goals in the NPFL but have scored in their last 4 games. Plateau United have not scored 2 or more goals in their last 5 matches.
• Rivers United have conceded the fewest goals in the NPFL and haven’t conceded 2 or more goals in their last 7 games. Plateau United have not conceded 2 or more goals in their last 6 home games.
• Plateau United have won 6 home games in a row and scored in every home game this season. Rivers United have not scored 2 or more goals in an away game this season but have conceded the fewest away goals.
• Rivers United have drawn the most away games, while Plateau United have drawn the fewest home games. Rivers United are the best in the NPFL for games with under 1.5 goals.

Plateau United vs Rivers United match prediction, 10th December 2025

Plateau United have been strong at home, winning 5 of their last 6 matches across all leagues. Rivers United, on the other hand, have a 50% win rate in their last 6 Professional Football League games. Both teams will be fighting for a win, making it a competitive match. Our prediction gives Rivers United a 41% chance of winning.

Our match prediction is Rivers United to win with odds at 1.65 on the 1Xbetbookmaker.

Our betting tip is BTTS (yes) with odds at 1.90 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our last match prediction is Over 1.5 total goals with odds at 1.90 on Betway bookmaker.