Rivers United vs Kwara United: Prediction for the Match on August 31, 2025

Rivers United vs Kwara United: Prediction and odds on the Match on 31 August 2025

Rivers United will look to move to up top of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier League table when they host fellow mid-table Kwara United. This matchday 2 at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, on Sunday will see the Pride of Rivers start 7th with a point and the Harmony Boys 11th with a point. The home team drew 1-1 with Remo Stars in their last match, while the away team recorded a 0-0 with Ikorodu City. This is exciting for them. They expect another difficult season trying to survive in the league. How will this game unfold? 

Rivers United: Form and Statistics

The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier League season began with a thrilling 1-1 draw for Rivers United against Remo Stars at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. The match was full of excitement, with both teams creating chances. Aniekeme Okon gave them the lead just three minutes in, heading in a well-delivered cross from Timothy Zachariah after a great team move initiated by Taofeek Otaniyi. However, Remo Stars equalized six minutes later when Victor Mbaoma scored from inside the box. They had a chance to take the lead in the second half, but the crossbar denied us. The match took a dramatic turn late when Temple Emekayi was sent off for a tackle on Alex Oyowah.

Rivers United News and Lineup

The draw keeps us unbeaten in our opening NPFL matchday one fixture since the club’s formation in 2016. This result sets the tone for the season, and we look forward to building on this performance. They have added the experience of Goalkeeper Noble John.

🔖 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;

Kwara United: Form and Statistics

Kwara United has had a mixed run in their recent matches. On 24 August 2025, they drew 0-0 with Ikorodu City in the Premier League. Before that, they won 1-0 against Abakaliki on 28 June 2025 in a friendly match. In the Premier League, Kwara faced Katsina Utd on 25 May 2025, losing 1-0. However, they bounced back with a 1-0 win over Rangers International on 21 May 2025 and a 3-1 victory over Rivers United on 11 May 2025. They also beat Enyimba 2-0 on 7 May 2025. Earlier, they suffered a 2-3 loss to Akwa United in a friendly match on 3 May 2025, but came back strong with a 4-0 win over Lobi Stars on 27 April 2025 and a 1-0 win against Heartland on 20 April 2025. Their last match before the Ikorodu City draw was a 0-0 draw against Solution on 16 April 2025 in a friendly.

Kwara United Team News and Lineup

The experienced defender, Ogbonna Matthew Arinze, joins from Bendel Insurance FC, bringing his expertise to the team. AbdulRahman Olanrewaju has rejoined the Harmony Boys after a year with El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri. The team has recruited talented Midfielder, Chisom Ezekiel Ngomere, who joins us from Bendel Insurance FC.

🔖 Kwara United Expected Lineup

Suraj Ayeleso; Yahaya Ibrahim; Olaniyi Saheed; Aliu Salaudeen; Kabiru Muhammed; Adeoye Victor; Akanni Akeem; Shola Abdulraheem; Issa Gata; Ini Emmanuel; Moses Nyebe

Substitues: Kolawole Sherif; Musa Abdulafeez; Arinze Ogbonna; Toheeb Gidado; Muhammed Alao; Mubarak Said; Babatunde Bright; Ozor Philip; Ezeh-Ogbodo Chibuzo

Rivers United vs Kwara United: Head-to-Head statistics

Considering their last five matches, Kwara United has won two of their meeting, while Rivers United has won one and both team shared the spoil in two. 

Rivers United vs Kwara United: Betting Tips & Odds

• The Harmony Boys started their campaign with a goalless draw against Ikorodu City last weekend. Despite several shots on target and strong play, they were denied by goalkeeper Michael Atata’s impressive performance.
• Kwara United and Rivers United have met frequently recently, with their last encounter at the ValueJet Preseason Tournament, where Kwara United won 1-0 thanks to a goal from new signing Gidado Toheeb.
• Rivers United is undefeated in their last 2 games and hasn’t lost any of their last 7 home matches. They have scored in each of their last 4 games, and their last 3 matches all had over 1.5 goals.
• Kwara United haven’t lost any of their last 3 home matches, but have lost their last 2 away games. Their last 2 matches had under 1.5 and under 2.5 goals, with under 0.5 goals scored in the second half.

Rivers United vs Kwara United match prediction, 31st August 2025

Kwara United will face Rivers United this Sunday in Matchday 2 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. Heading into Matchday 2, Kwara United will look to build on their solid performance in Ilorin. Coach Tunde Sanni is expected to make changes to the starting lineup, as Saheed Olaniyi and Akanmi Akeem are out due to injury and will not travel. Rivers United are rallying their home supporters to come out in full force and cheer them on. However, the Harmony Boys are unfazed by the atmosphere in Port Harcourt and remain focused on sticking to their style of play in pursuit of a positive result. I expect a low-scoring margin, so under 3.5 goals sis expected.

Our match prediction is Over 1.5 total goals with odds at 1.825 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip is +1.5 Kwara United handicap with odds at 1.750 on the Betway bookmaker.

Our last match prediction is 1-0 HalfTime Correct score with odds at 2.87 on 1Xbet bookmaker.