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Rivers United vs USM Alger: result 1-0 and analysis

CAF Confederation CupQuarter-finalsKick-off on March 31, 2024 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo

Rivers United
1-0
USM Alger

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What was the result of Rivers United vs USM Alger?

Rivers United won 1-0 on March 31, 2024.

Goalscorers

  • 10′A. OkejephaRivers United

Official lineup for Rivers United vs USM Alger

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Rivers United

4-2-3-1
  1. 28N. Nwagua
  1. 35E. Deputy
  2. 10A. Oyowah
  3. 36A. Adamu
  1. 8U. Williams
  2. 25A. Okejepha
  1. 3E. Ampiah
  2. 37E. Udom
  3. 15O. Anthony
  4. 6K. Godswill
  1. 1A. Akande

USM Alger

4-2-3-1
  1. 9Abdoulaye Kanou
  1. 28L. Ateba
  2. 8I Merili
  3. 2A. Bacha
  1. 38S. Boukhanchouche
  2. 26A. Djahnit
  1. 20H. Dehiri
  2. 5M. Bouchina
  3. 32A. Bounacer
  4. 19S. Radouani
  1. 25O. Benbot
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rivers United have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; USM Alger have 11, 0 and 4.

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

Rivers United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 17, 2024Heartland(home)1-0NPFL
Mar 13, 2024Lobi Stars(away)2-3NPFL
Mar 9, 2024Kano Pillars(home)1-1NPFL
Mar 3, 2024Dreams(home)2-1CAF Confederation Cup
Feb 25, 2024Académica do Lobito(away)3-2CAF Confederation Cup
USM Alger
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 24, 2024US Biskra(home)1-0Ligue 1
Mar 19, 2024ES Setif(home)2-0Ligue 1
Mar 15, 2024CR Belouizdad(away)1-0Ligue 1
Mar 8, 2024MB Rouisset(home)8-0Coupe Nationale
Mar 3, 2024Supersport United(home)2-1CAF Confederation Cup

How many goals should we expect?

Rivers United score 1.4 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; USM Alger score 2.3 and concede 1.1.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Rivers United1.41.3210/156/15
USM Alger2.31.159/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2025-26 standings
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1USM Alger64209414

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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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