Heartland vs Rivers United: result 2-0 and analysis
NPFLRegular Season - 22Kick-off on February 2, 2025 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri
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What was the result of Heartland vs Rivers United?
Heartland won 2-0 on February 2, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 62′Christian MolokwuHeartland
- 74′J. OkoroHeartland
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Heartland have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Rivers United have 5, 6 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | Enyimba(away) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Lobi Stars(home) | 1-0 | NPFL |
| Dec 29, 2024 | Lobi Stars(away) | 0-0 | NPFL |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Akwa United(away) | 0-2 | NPFL |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Bendel Insurance(home) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | Bendel Insurance(home) | 2-2 | NPFL |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Plateau United(away) | 1-2 | NPFL |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Plateau United(home) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Nasarawa United(away) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Kwara United(home) | 2-1 | NPFL |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Heartland win, 2 draws, 3 Rivers United wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2024 | Rivers United 3-1 Heartland | NPFL |
| Mar 17, 2024 | Rivers United 1-0 Heartland | NPFL |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Heartland 1-1 Rivers United | NPFL |
| May 14, 2022 | Heartland 2-0 Rivers United | NPFL |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Rivers United 3-1 Heartland | NPFL |
| Jun 6, 2021 | Heartland 2-2 Rivers United | NPFL |
Last archived meeting: Rivers United vs Heartland on Sep 14, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Heartland score 1.0 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Rivers United score 0.9 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland | 1.0 | 0.9 | 6 | 6/15 | 3/15 |
| Rivers United | 0.9 | 0.9 | 5 | 7/15 | 3/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Rivers United | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 18 |
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