Rivers United face Warri Wolves on 13 September at 15:00 GMT, with both sides looking to make an early statement in the league campaign.
Rivers United go into the fixture with the stronger home record from the available season figures. They have won their listed home match without suffering a defeat, while Warri Wolves have yet to record an away victory and were beaten in their only listed game on the road.
The key statistics of the players of both teams this season:
- Assists: (Rivers United) — 0 assists, (Warri Wolves) — 0 assists.
- Goalkeepers saves: (Rivers United) — 0, (Warri Wolves) — 0
- Tackles: (Rivers United) — 0, (Warri Wolves) — 0.
- Most encounters won: (Rivers United) — 0, (Warri Wolves) — 0.
Top 5 scorers this season:
- (0)
- (0)
- (0)
- (0)
- (0)
Team statistics:
That contrast gives Rivers United the edge before kick-off, although Warri Wolves will see the match as an opportunity to change their away fortunes quickly. A positive result would provide an important lift and give the visitors a platform for the matches ahead.
The five previous matches played by the teams:
- Rivers United — W
- Warri Wolves — L
The game also presents a chance for both teams to establish their attacking rhythm. Neither side has registered a league goal in the season figures provided, which places added importance on the first decisive moment. An early goal could change the tempo of the contest and force the other team to take greater risks.
According to home statistics this season, Rivers United scores more goals and concedes more in the following intervals:
| Intervals | Goal Scored, % | Goals conceded, % |
| 0-15 | 50.00% | |
| 16-30 | 50.00% | |
| 31-45 | ||
| 46-60 | ||
| 61-75 | ||
| 76-90 | ||
| 91-105 |
Warri Wolves has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:
| Intervals | Goal Scored, % | Goals conceded, % |
| 0-15 | 100.00% | 50.00% |
| 16-30 | 50.00% | |
| 31-45 | ||
| 46-60 | ||
| 61-75 | ||
| 76-90 | ||
| 91-105 |
Head-to-head stats:
| Teams | Games | Win | Draws | Losses | |||
| H | A | H | A | H | A | ||
| Rivers United | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Warri Wolves | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
Probabilities before the match:
| Rivers United | Warri Wolves | |
| 61.7% | Winning the game | 61.7% |
| 67% | Attack potential | 67% |
| 100% | Potential in defense | 100% |
| 60% | Strength against each other | 60% |
| 58% | Goal Potential | 58% |
Summary: the probability of Warri Wolves winning – 10%, draw – 45%, loss – 45%. Thus Rivers United, most likely, win (win or draw)
Goal Forecast:Rivers United, is likely to score -3.5 goals, Warri Wolves is likely to score no more than -1.5.
The bookmaker odds for this match:
| Home win | Draw | Away win |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Save the date
The match between the teams Rivers United and Warri Wolves will take place on September 13 at 15:00 (GMT) at the stadium Yakubu Gowon Stadium.