Wikki Tourists vs Rivers United Prediction: The visitors are the favorite here

Wikki Tourists will lock horns with champions River United at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium on Wednesday. The home side have won four of the last eight games on their ground, while the visitors head here with a defeat on the road in six matches.

Wikki Tourists (9th)

Last five games: WLLLW

Having gone three games without a win, Wikki Tourists recorded a convincing victory over Abia Warriors. Wikki Tourists humiliated the visitors when they scored four times without a response. Despite the win, the home side have won twice in the last five games and are on the verge of relegation. Wikki Tourists have picked up fifteen points from a possible forty-five, conceding twenty-two while scoring fifteen this season. Wikki Tourists have drawn twice, lost two, and won four at home this season.

Rivers United (2nd)

Last five games: WDDWW

The Pride of River are unbeaten in their last seven games in the league. They head here after beating Bayelsa United (2-1) on their home ground. With the CAF Confederation out of the equation, we expect Rivers United to fully focus on retaining the league. Rivers United remains the league's best side, and we trust them to win the group as they sit in the second spot with three outstanding games.

Rivers United have won once, drawn four, and lost four times on the road this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides have met thirteen times in the league, with Rivers United winning four and Wikki Tourists recording six victories. Four games have also ended in a share of the spoils. Wikki Tourists have won all and drawn just once against the champions at home but are not in great form in recent weeks. Rivers United are our favorite pick here, and we expect them to at least get a goal for 1.80.

This encounter might finish in another share of the spoils as the home side fights for survival, bet on an away win, and over 1.5 goals for 2.20.

We expect both sides to get a goal each for 2.05.

Good luck!