Rivers United vs Akwa United: result 1-1 and analysis
NPFLMatchday 33Kick-off on July 18, 2021 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt
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What was the result of Rivers United vs Akwa United?
Rivers United and Akwa United drew 1-1 on July 18, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 53′C. AtshimeneAkwa United
- 87′293105Rivers United
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rivers United have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; Akwa United have 7, 7 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2021 | Warri Wolves(home) | 2-1 | NPFL |
| Jul 4, 2021 | Enyimba(away) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Jun 30, 2021 | Plateau United(home) | 3-1 | NPFL |
| Jun 27, 2021 | Nasarawa United(away) | 1-2 | NPFL |
| Jun 20, 2021 | Katsina United(home) | 1-0 | NPFL |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2021 | Enyimba(home) | 1-0 | NPFL |
| Jul 4, 2021 | Plateau United(away) | 0-0 | NPFL |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Nasarawa United(home) | 2-1 | NPFL |
| Jun 27, 2021 | Katsina United(away) | 0-1 | NPFL |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Adamawa United(home) | 2-0 | NPFL |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Rivers United wins, 2 draws, 2 Akwa United wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2021 | Akwa United 3-0 Rivers United | NPFL |
| Dec 18, 2019 | Akwa United 2-1 Rivers United | NPFL |
| Apr 12, 2018 | Rivers United 2-0 Akwa United | NPFL |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Rivers United 1-1 Akwa United | NPFL |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Akwa United 1-1 Rivers United | NPFL |
| Oct 2, 2016 | Akwa United 1-2 Rivers United | NPFL |
Last archived meeting: Akwa United vs Rivers United on Feb 28, 2021
How many goals should we expect?
Rivers United score 1.3 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Akwa United score 1.1 and concede 0.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers United | 1.3 | 1.0 | 6 | 8/15 | 5/15 |
| Akwa United | 1.1 | 0.5 | 8 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Rivers United | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 18 |
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