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Enyimba vs Rivers United: result 1-1 and analysis

NPFLRegular Season - 31Kick-off on July 4, 2021 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Enyimba International Stadium, Aba

Enyimba
1-1
Rivers United

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What was the result of Enyimba vs Rivers United?

Enyimba and Rivers United drew 1-1 on July 4, 2021.

Goalscorers

  • 33′M. OhawumeRivers United
  • 48′A. AdamuEnyimba

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Enyimba have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Rivers United have 7, 4 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Enyimba
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jun 30, 2021Warri Wolves(home)1-1NPFL
Jun 27, 2021Plateau United(away)0-0NPFL
Jun 24, 2021Abia Warriors(away)1-0NPFL
Jun 20, 2021Nasarawa United(home)0-0NPFL
Jun 17, 2021Enugu Rangers(home)2-1NPFL
Rivers United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jun 30, 2021Plateau United(home)3-1NPFL
Jun 27, 2021Nasarawa United(away)1-2NPFL
Jun 20, 2021Katsina United(home)1-0NPFL
Jun 13, 2021Adamawa United(away)0-2NPFL
Jun 9, 2021Kano Pillars(home)2-0NPFL

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Enyimba wins, 0 draws, 3 Rivers United wins.

DateScoreCompetition
May 2, 2021Rivers United 1-0 EnyimbaNPFL
Feb 21, 2021Rivers United 1-0 EnyimbaCAF Confederation Cup
Feb 14, 2021Enyimba 1-0 Rivers UnitedCAF Confederation Cup
Dec 12, 2019Enyimba 1-0 Rivers UnitedNPFL
May 8, 2019Rivers United 1-0 EnyimbaNPFL
Feb 3, 2019Enyimba 2-0 Rivers UnitedNPFL

Last archived meeting: Rivers United vs Enyimba on May 2, 2021

How many goals should we expect?

Enyimba score 1.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Rivers United score 1.3 and concede 1.1.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Enyimba1.11.3410/158/15
Rivers United1.31.177/155/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Enyimba sit 18th in NPFL (8 points from 9 matches) and Rivers United sit 1st (17 points from 9 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Rivers United945013217
18Enyimba922511148

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The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

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