Rivers United vs Bayelsa United: result 2-1 and analysis
NPFLMatchday 17Kick-off on May 7, 2023 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt
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What was the result of Rivers United vs Bayelsa United?
Rivers United won 2-1 on May 7, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 40′M. ShirazRivers United
- 57′?Bayelsa United (pen.)
- 75′?Rivers United
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rivers United have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Bayelsa United have 5, 5 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2023 | Young Africans(away) | 0-0 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Apr 23, 2023 | Young Africans(home) | 0-2 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Akwa Starlets(home) | 1-0 | NPFL |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Lobi Stars(away) | 2-3 | NPFL |
| Apr 9, 2023 | Niger Tornadoes(away) | 0-0 | NPFL |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2023 | Sunshine Stars(home) | 2-1 | NPFL |
| Apr 23, 2023 | Doma United(away) | 1-2 | NPFL |
| Apr 16, 2023 | Lobi Stars(home) | 3-0 | NPFL |
| Apr 9, 2023 | Wikki Tourist(away) | 2-1 | NPFL |
| Apr 2, 2023 | Abia Warriors(home) | 5-1 | NPFL |
What does the head-to-head say?
In the last meeting: 0 Rivers United wins, 1 draw, 0 Bayelsa United wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2023 | Bayelsa United 2-2 Rivers United | NPFL |
Last archived meeting: Bayelsa United vs Rivers United on Feb 22, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Rivers United score 1.1 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Bayelsa United score 1.5 and concede 1.4.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers United | 1.1 | 1.0 | 7 | 5/15 | 6/15 |
| Bayelsa United | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1 | 12/15 | 10/15 |
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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