Rivers Utd vs Abia Warriors Prediction: Nigerian Professional Football League Match on 26.03.2023

It is second versus fourth in the Group B action of the NPFL when second-placed Rivers United host fourth-placed Abia Warriors on Sunday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium from 15:00 GMT.

     

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Key Highlights

Rivers have lost just once in their last 9 Group B outings. They are currently second on the Group B table with 18 points, just a point behind leaders Lobi Stars. Rivers will be looking to win their clash with Abia Warriors to bolster their chances of leapfrogging Lobi Stars to the top of Group B.

Abia Warriors are in the middle of a three-match winless run. They have won just twice in their lost five outings, even though they have lost just once in this run. With 14 points on the Group B NPFL table, the Warriors are 4 points behind their Sunday opponents Rivers. A win will see them cut this deficit to one point. 

Injury Report

Both sides have healthy squads. This means that strong teams will be picked for this pivotal clash on Sunday.

Prediction

Rivers will seek to leverage the home advantage to dominate the ball, pressure the visitors, and create goal-scoring chances.

Abia Warriors will focus on compactness, defending low, and hitting Rivers on the counter.

Rivers will win the match and take the three precious points to bolster their fight with Lobi at the top of Group B.

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