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
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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- 28N. Nwagua
- 35E. Deputy
- 10A. Oyowah
- 36A. Adamu
- 8U. Williams
- 25A. Okejepha
- 3E. Ampiah
- 37E. Udom
- 15O. Anthony
- 6K. Godswill
- 1A. Akande
USM Alger
4-2-3-1- 9Abdoulaye Kanou
- 28L. Ateba
- 8I Merili
- 2A. Bacha
- 38S. Boukhanchouche
- 26A. Djahnit
- 20H. Dehiri
- 5M. Bouchina
- 32A. Bounacer
- 19S. Radouani
- 25O. Benbot
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.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2024 | Heartland(home) | 1-0 | NPFL |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Lobi Stars(away) | 2-3 | NPFL |
| Mar 9, 2024 | Kano Pillars(home) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Mar 3, 2024 | Dreams(home) | 2-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Académica do Lobito(away) | 3-2 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2024 | US Biskra(home) | 1-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | ES Setif(home) | 2-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | CR Belouizdad(away) | 1-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | MB Rouisset(home) | 8-0 | Coupe Nationale |
| Mar 3, 2024 | Supersport United(home) | 2-1 | CAF 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.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers United | 1.4 | 1.3 | 2 | 10/15 | 6/15 |
| USM Alger | 2.3 | 1.1 | 5 | 9/15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USM Alger | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 14 |
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