There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Npfl table so far. Here's the Rivers United - Wikki Tourist latest:
These are busy days for the home team, as they were in action only four days ago in the Npfl.
Rivers United form and stats
Rivers United have played 4 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-1-0 (wins-draws-losses). The Rivers United fans aren't used to losing here and will expect new points from this game. Rivers United has played 21 games in a row here without a defeat.Rivers United lost their last game at Lobi Stars (placed 0th) after a 1-2 scoreline. Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Wikki Tourist (0-2).
Rivers United aren't scoring a lot here with only 3 goals from 4 games. Defensively Rivers United have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (0 in 4 games).
Wikki Tourist form and stats
Wikki Tourist have been very modest guests so far, leaving with zero points in all their 5 away matches played so far. Travelling has not been lucrative for the away team as they have returned home without a win in 16 away games in a row.The supporters enjoyed Wikki Tourist's previous game versus Rivers United (placed 0th), a Npfl 2-0 win played at home. Preceding that game, the 1-2 loss visiting Remo Stars's place.
Goals are few and far between in Wikki Tourist's away games. Only 2 goals from 5 travels. Wikki Tourist have conceded 7 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Rivers United and Wikki Tourist have met before this season: Wikki Tourist - Rivers United 2-0. H2H stats regardless of arena (last seven matches): Rivers United 2 wins, 1 draw and Wikki Tourist 4 victories.Rivers United missing players
Wikki Tourist missing players
| Rivers United | Wikki Tourist | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 10 | 4 | Played | 5 | 10 |
| 90% | 75% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 60% | 0% | Over 1.5 | 60% | 50% |
| 10% | 0% | Over 2.5 | 40% | 40% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 40% | 0% | Both teams to score | 40% | 40% |
| 40% | 100% | Clean Sheet | 40% | 20% |
| 30% | 25% | Failed To Score | 20% | 40% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | MFM | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 22 |
| 2 | Enyimba | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 16 |
| 3 | Lobi Stars | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | Katsina United | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -2 | 14 |
| 5 | Sunshine Stars | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| 6 | Rivers United | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -2 | 13 |
| 7 | Wikki Tourist | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 | -1 | 12 |
| 8 | Kwara United | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -3 | 12 |
| 9 | Remo Stars | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Enugu Rangers | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| 11 | Bendel Insurance | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 12 | Niger Tornadoes | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -6 | 7 |
