Rivers United vs Sporting Lagos Prediction: The hosts will get off to a flying start

After failing to win any of their recent away games, Rivers United will hope to make amends when they face off against Sporting Lagos at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday. The hosts hope to vacate the relegation zone completely when they face off against relegation-bound guests tomorrow. 

Rivers United (9th)

Last five games: LDLLW

Following their five consecutive games without a breakthrough, the Pride of Rivers bounced back with a convincing (3-2) victory over Niger Tornadoes. They started the game perfectly with two goals in twenty-one minutes but had a terrible second half as the guests almost snatched a point on their ground. 

Rivers United are on the verge of missing out on the CAF competition as they trail the 4th spot with eight points. It’s extremely strange to see Rivers in 9th place on the log after squandering their outstanding games.  

They have picked up forty-four points from a combined ninety-six and are four points above the relegation zone. Rivers United have drawn four and won twelve on their ground this season. 

Sporting Lagos (13th)

Last five games: DLWLW

The Noisy Lagosians are back struggling to survive relegation despite securing six points from their last three matches. They won comfortably against Abia Warriors, scoring four while the guests responded twice. 

Sporting Lagos, who brought out the cheque to sign players during the transfer window, have already enjoyed the dividend with new players settled in. Sporting Lagos have picked up forty-one points in their last thirty-two games, scoring thirty-three and conceding thirty-four. Sporting Lagos have drawn three and lost thirteen on the road this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Rivers United have suffered some unfortunate defeats lately, leaving them with no option but to amass all the points here. A team of their calibre can’t afford to relegate, as they are just four points away from safety. At the same time, Sporting Lagos have been pretty solid on their ground but not on the road. Rivers United can’t win away from home but must now prioritize their home ground to rack up points. We expect them to get off to a flying start and secure a halftime victory for 2.12.

This game will also produce a BTTS, as the visitors won’t bow without a fight.

We expect the hosts to win and score more than once for 1.71.

Good luck!