Rivers United vs Plateau United Prediction: The hosts will close the gap at the top of the log

Rivers United will be keen to amass all the points when they face off against Plateau United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Monday. Can the guests pull a surprise stunt against the hosts here?

Rivers United (2nd)

Last five games: DWLWD

The Pride of Rivers settled for a stalemate on the road against Nasarawa United on their journey to recover from their recent woes. Nasarawa United, who drew the first blood at the break, conceded in the second half to split points in a (1-1) share of the spoils. This was after their hard-fought (2-1) victory over Kwara United on their home turf. 

Rivers United have won nine, lost three, and drawn six over their last eighteen starts to the campaign. Rivers United presently occupy the second spot on the log, picking up thirty-three points from a combined fifty-four. 

Rivers United have won seven games, lost once, and drawn a game over their last nine home games this season. 

Plateau United (18th)

Last five games: LLWLD

The Peace Boys have been terrible lately, heading with a win over their last five games. Recently, they were held to a goalless stalemate on the road against Enyimba Aba as nothing could separate them after the regular time. This was after their loss against Lobi Stars away from home. It’s a terrible run for the guests, who might relegate if care isn’t taken in this campaign. 

It has been challenging for them to convert their chances as they have managed seventeen goals this season and conceded eighteen. 

Plateau United are winless in their last nine games on the road and have scored six times in those games. 

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams have won five games apiece and three games ending in a tie over their last thirteen meetings. The Peace Boys have lost seven successive games in the league this season, a terrible run that has hindered their progress. Despite these woes, Plateau United have not really been decent on their home turf as well. 

Rivers United are gunning for another NPFL title this season as they sit in second place on the log. They have not really been ruthless at home, but they always get the job done regardless. I’m not sure we are going to see more than three goals here, but I’m confident the hosts will secure the maximum points.

I expect the hosts to start strong and win before the break for 1.78.

This game will produce a win for the hosts in both halves for 1.83.

Good luck!