array(1) { [0]=> object(WP_Post)#5551 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(243223) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "2" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2023-06-07 16:09:55" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2023-06-07 13:09:55" ["post_content"]=> string(5146) "Rivers United will host Bendel in their third championship round match on Friday at 13:00 GMT. [banner][/banner] Second-placed Rivers United will look to extend their unbeaten start to the championship round as they bid to put pressure on leaders Enyimba. They will also look to bounce back from Monday's disappointing 2-2 draw against Remo Stars.

Sunshine Stars vs Enyimba Prediction: Nigerian Professional Football League Match on 09.06.2023

Bendel are still looking for their first win of the championship round. Their opening two draws have seen them drop four points, which does not augur well with their stated aim of fighting for the title. They will look to bounce back to winning ways on Friday when they face Rivers United.

Key Highlights

Rivers United Consistency Problem

Rivers opened their championship round with an away win against Sunshine Stars. However, they followed that result with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Remo Stars on Monday. The thrilling encounter against Remo included two goals scored past regulation time. While Remo took the lead in the 93rd minute, Rivers equalized at the death in the 96th minute. While this result, which saw Rivers salvage a point, highlighted their fighting spirit and strong mentality to handle pressure, it also underscored their inconsistency. Rivers must ensure they have the mentality and performance levels they need to be consistent in their results heading into the clash with Bendel on Friday. The core focus will be their solidity at the back and their capacity to keep clean sheets. The fact that they conceded two goals against Remo also highlights another area that Rivers need to improve before facing Bendel on Friday – their defensive set-up or structure. [news_button][/news_button]

Bendel’s Winless Start to the Championship Round

Bendel are winless in their opening two championship round matches. Their opening clash ended in a barren stalemate (0-0) against Lobi Stars. Their second clash on Monday ended in a 1-1 draw with Sunshine Stars. They collected two points and dropped four in their opening two matches. Bendel are already playing catch-up in the championship race. Therefore, they need to start winning soon to bolster their ability to affect the destination of the NPFL title. Bendel must make improvements in their attacking play to enhance their results. Their performances against Lobi Stars and Sunshine Stars demonstrated their struggles in front of goal. They must bolster the dynamism and the approach to attacking, creating chances and breaking down defensive blocs.

Injury Report

Rivers Utd

Rivers United manager Stanley Eguma will have access to the full complement of his matchday squad. This will be crucial for Rivers as they try to get the win they need to challenge at the top of the table.

Bendel

Monday Odigie, the Bendel coach, will be happy with the availability of his squad ahead of the clash against Rivers United on Friday. The medical team at Bendel has not announced any injury worries for the team, which is a boost as they search for their first win. [banner][/banner]

Possible Lineups

Rivers Utd

A. Akande; E. G. Duru, T. Emekayi, N. Ndasi, E. K. Godswill; F. Williams, Y. Omotayo, C. Madu, J. Onoja; C. L. Ekeocha, N. Akpesiri; I. Francis

Bendel

Horlah Oladeji; J. Emiloju-Junior, J. Williams, S. Anyawu, E. Akobundu; D. Johnson, H. Abdullahu, S. Sodje; M. Ojodomo, M. E. Ikpe; I. Osarenkhoe

Prediction

Rivers United will look to dominate the match with possession and set the tempo of the match. Bendel will focus on being compact in their approach. They will attack mainly through transitions and look to leverage set pieces. Rivers United will win the match and bolster their chances of challenging at the top of the table. Make sure to bet on Rivers Utd vs Bendel with 22Bet! [news_button][/news_button]" ["post_title"]=> string(90) "Rivers Utd vs Bendel Prediction: Nigerian Professional Football League Match on 09.06.2023" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(40) "rivers-utd-vs-bendel-prediction-09-06-23" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2023-06-07 16:20:48" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2023-06-07 13:20:48" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(32) "https://news.22bet.com/?p=243223" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(4) "post" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } }

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Sunshine Stars vs Enyimba Prediction: Nigerian Professional Football League Match on 09.06.2023

07th Jun 2023

Sunshine Stars vs Enyimba Prediction: Nigerian Professional Football League Match on 09.06.2023

Alex Dudley

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Sunshine Stars, who are winless in the opening two matches of the NPFL championship round, will look for their first win when they go one-on-one against leaders Enyimba on Friday at 19:00 GMT.

With an opening loss and a draw, Sunshine Stars are level on one point at the bottom of the group with Lobi Stars after the opening two outings. They will look for a shock win against leaders Enyimba on Friday as they bid to kickstart their championship campaign in the NPFL.

Lobi Stars vs Remo Stars Prediction: Nigerian Professional Football League Match on 09.06.2023

Enyimba have started the championship round strongly with four points out of the available six in the opening two rounds of fixtures of the championship NPFL round. They will look to press home their advantage at the top with another win when they face Sunshine Stars on Friday.

Key Highlights

Sunshine Stars Poor Start to the Championship Round

Sunshine opened their account in the championship round with a 0-1 loss to Rivers United. The 63rd-minute penalty dispatched by Edube Duru was enough to hand Rivers all three points and Sunshine their first loss.

The second match against Bendel ended in a 1-1 draw, with each side taking a point. Bendel took the lead in the 7th minute through Divine Nwachukwu, but Sunshine fought back and grabbed the equalizer in the 62nd minute via an Ekerette Anthony Udom strike.

Sunshine Stars need to take the next step and start winning matches in the NPFL championship round if they are to stand a chance of challenging for the title.

Starting with Friday’s clash against Enyimba, Sunshine stars will have an opportunity to make a strong statement of intent with a win over the early pacesetters at the top of the table.

Enyimba’s Strong Start to the Championship Round

Enyimba opened their account in the championship round with a strong 2-2 draw against Remo Stars. They had the game sealed when a penalty dispatched by Chukwuemeka Obioma in the 81st minute gave them a 2-1 lead.

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This lead was presented until the 93rd minute when Remo Stars’ Nduka Junior grabbed an equalizer, denying Enyimba the three points.

However, on Monday, Enyimba followed this point up with all three in the clash against Lobi Stars. Chukwuemeka Obioma was again at hand with a 16th-minute goal that was enough to see Enyimba prevail 0-1 and take all three points on offer.

Enyimba will look to make it two consecutive wins in the NPFL championship round when they clash with Sunshine Stars on Friday.

Injury Report

Sunshine Stars

Sunshine Stars’ injury problems have cleared up just in time for the championship round of the NPFL season. They will be able to make use of the full matchday squad ahead of their clash with leaders Enyimba on Friday.

Enyimba

Enyimba have had good news regarding the fitness of their squad in the build-up to Friday’s clash with Sunshine Stars. Although the Monday-to-Friday matchdays turnover is sharp, the manager will use the full complement of the squad to rotate and ensure the team is fresh.