Plateau United FC vs Rivers United FC: prediction, stats and odds
Nigeria - NPFL · Matchweek 21
Sunday, 17 January 2027
12:00
Starts in 3mos
Referee: to be announced
Overview
What the numbers say about this match.
Plateau United FC vs Rivers United FC is a NPFL match on Sunday, 17 January 2027, kicking off at 12:00 (America/Sao_Paulo). Over 2.5 goals is expected in 17% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 50%. Recent form: Plateau United FC D W D W L, Rivers United FC D W D D W.
- Plateau United FC averages 3 points per game at home, Rivers United FC 1 away.
- Plateau United FC scores 199% more goals per match than Rivers United FC in these venues.
- Plateau United FC concedes 51% fewer goals per match than Rivers United FC in these venues.
- Over 2.5 goals is expected in 17% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 50%.
- Expect about 10.7 corner kicks in this match.
Updated
Recent form
Last five completed matches before this one.
Team comparison
How both teams have performed this season.
Goals and BTTS
How often matches of each team finish above a number of goals.
First and second half
Who starts and who finishes stronger.
Corners
Corner kicks per match.
Cards
Bookings per match.
Shots and possession
How teams create chances.
Offsides and fouls
Goals by minute
When each team scores and concedes this season.
Plateau United FC
Rivers United FC
Players
Players with the most minutes this season, by position.
Plateau United FC
Goalkeeper
Defender
Midfielder
Forward
Cards per 90 minutes
Rivers United FC
Goalkeeper
Defender
Midfielder
Forward
Cards per 90 minutes
League table
Both teams are highlighted.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivers United FC | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 15 |
| 2 | Enugu Rangers International FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 13 |
| 3 | Doma United FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 13 |
| 4 | Barau | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 12 |
| 5 | Bendel Insurance | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 12 |
| 6 | Katsina United FC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 12 |
| 7 | Kano Pillars FC | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 | Plateau United FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 11 |
| 9 | Kwara United | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10 |
| 10 | Ikorodu City FC | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 9 |
| 11 | Sporting Lagos FC | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this match.
When does Plateau United FC vs Rivers United FC kick off?
Plateau United FC vs Rivers United FC is a NPFL match on Sunday, 17 January 2027, kicking off at 12:00 (America/Sao_Paulo).
How many goals are expected in Plateau United FC vs Rivers United FC?
Over 2.5 goals has a 17% chance. Matches of these teams average 1.83 goals.
Will both teams score in Plateau United FC vs Rivers United FC?
Both teams to score has a 50% chance.
How many corners and cards are expected in Plateau United FC vs Rivers United FC?
About 10.7 corner kicks are expected.
What is the recent form of Plateau United FC and Rivers United FC?
Plateau United FC: D W D W L. Rivers United FC: D W D D W.
Glossary
What these terms mean.
- BTTS
- Both teams to score: each team scores at least one goal.
- Clean sheet
- A match where the team does not concede a goal.
- Failed to score
- A match where the team does not score a goal.
- xG
- Expected goals: the quality of the chances a team creates.
- xGA
- Expected goals against: the quality of the chances a team allows.
- Points per game
- Average points per match: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw.
- Home / Away
- The home team's results at home against the visitor's results away. "Overall" uses all matches.
- Over 2.5 goals
- Three or more goals in the match.