Nigeria NPFL, round 8 · Sunday, 11 October, MSK

Abia Warriors — Rivers United FC

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Model prediction and result

0:0Missed
Abia Warriors42%
Draw31%
Rivers United FC28%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 0:0: the model's most likely outcome, Abia Warriors to win (42%), did not happen. That happens: an outcome at 42% fails in about 58 matches out of 100 on average.

Abia Warriors are slightly stronger: 42% against 28%, draw 31%.

1.8 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.1).

Over 2.5 goals — 28%, both teams to score — 36%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings the teams are almost level.

Facts

  • Rivers United FC: unbeaten in 5.
  • Last 5 meetings: Abia Warriors 2 wins, Rivers United FC 2, 1 draw.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Abia Warriors — Rivers United FC What is xG?1.0–0.8
Abia Warriors not to lose72%
Rivers United FC not to lose58%
No draw69%
Both teams to score: yes36%
Both teams to score: no64%
Total over 2.528%
Total under 2.572%

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Form

Abia Warriors

  • 04.10away · Enugu Rangers1:3
  • 27.09Bendel Insurance3:0
  • 23.09away · Barau0:2
  • 20.09away · Sporting Lagos2:0
  • 13.09Ikorodu City2:2

Rivers United FC

  • 04.10Ikorodu City2:0
  • 30.09away · Katsina United1:1
  • 28.09away · Ranchers Bees0:0
  • 24.09Kun Khalifat5:0
  • 20.09away · Nasarawa United1:1

Head to head

  • 03.05.2026Rivers United FC — Abia Warriors3:0
  • 07.12.2025Abia Warriors — Rivers United FC1:1
  • 13.04.2025Abia Warriors — Rivers United FC2:0
  • 24.11.2024Rivers United FC — Abia Warriors1:0
  • 15.05.2024Abia Warriors — Rivers United FC2:0

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
1Enugu Rangers852114–9+517
2Rivers United FC844013–2+1116
3Plateau United842213–8+514
14Niger Tornadoes82336–7-19
15Abia Warriors82338–11-39
16Ranchers Bees82249–10-18

Season 2026/27

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Next matches

  • Kwara UnitedAbia Warriors18 October · Nigeria NPFL
    1The model's most likely outcome: 1Model's score: 1:02.0
  • Rivers United FCBarau18 October · Nigeria NPFL
    1The model's most likely outcome: 1Model's score: 2:12.2

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 42% will not happen in roughly 58 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →