Shooting Stars vs Rivers United Prediction: Both teams continue to fight for a place in CAF competition

Lekan Salami Stadium will host the Nigeria Professional Football League encounter between Shooting Stars and Rivers United. The two teams are tied on points and will hope to take their chances. Which team wins this one? I will preview this game and offer predictions. 

Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars played Enyimba International in their last league game and they settled for a draw. In a 1-1 contest, Shooting Stars took the lead through Sodiq Ibrahim, but Ekene Awazie's strike before the break denied this team maximum points. In the meantime, the home team has struggled in recent matches, losing two and drawing two. In recent home matches, Shooting Stars have not lost their last fifteen, with their last ending in a 2-2 draw with Lobi Stars. 

Rivers United

Rivers United played Katsina United and they picked up a win. In a 1-0 contest, Friday Ubong's strike in the 17th minute was enough to see this team take maximum points, taking them second in the standings. However, a look at Rivers United's recent matches shows this team has lost twice, coming against Heartland and Enyimba. In other matches, Rivers United picked up a win over Lobi Stars while drawing Akwa United. Away from home, Rivers United have not won any of their last ten games, losing five and drawing five. 

Expert Betting Tips

The two teams are playing so well and it is impossible to easily back either team off. While the Shooting Stars are at home, I believe they will be the better team. Also, with Rivers United expected to be at their best, I am confident they will do well to net. 

Our first option is a win for Shooting Stars with odds at 1.63 on 1Xbet

Our second option is over 2.5 goals with odds at 2.60 on Bet365

Our last option is both teams to score with odds at 2.40 on Betway