Rivers United vs Bayelsa United Prediction: The guests won’t survive a halftime defeat

Having gone two games without a win, Rivers United will start strong against Bayelsa United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday. Can the guests pull a surprise stunt against the hosts here?

Last five games: DWWDL

The Pride of Rivers suffered their first defeat of the season as Rivers United failed to impress against Ikorodu United on the road. For just the third time this season, Rivers United was unable to score a goal in a league match. Finidi George's men conceded twice and failed to convert any of their chances.

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

Rivers United have won four and drawn a game on their home turf this season. 

Last five games: WLWLD

Diepreye Teibowei's men have had a poor start to the season, heading here with a stalemate against Enyimba Aba on their home turf. They were lucky to have secured a point in front of their home supporters as Bayelsa United benefited from their opponent's own goal. 

Bayelsa United, who struggled to remain in the division last season, have picked up ten points from a combined thirty this season. They have lost four and drawn once on the road over their last five matches. 

Rivers United have won twice, while Bayelsa United have recorded two victories and a game ending in a tie in their last five meetings. Following their recent run, Rivers United can’t wait to kickstart this game and assume the top of the log again. They have been formidable on their home turf, and we don’t think Bayelsa United will threaten them; bet on a home win and over 2.5 goals for 1.71.

We expect to see more goals after the break for 2.20.

A correct score of (3-0) might surface here for 4.30.

Good luck!