USM Alger vs Rivers United: result 2-0 and analysis
CAF Confederation CupQuarter-finalsKick-off on April 7, 2024 at 09:00 PM (UTC)Stade du 5 Juillet 1962, Algiers
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What was the result of USM Alger vs Rivers United?
USM Alger won 2-0 on April 7, 2024.
Goalscorers
- 37′Abdoulaye KanouUSM Alger
- 74′Abdoulaye KanouUSM Alger
Official lineup for USM Alger vs Rivers United
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
USM Alger
4-2-3-1- 9Abdoulaye Kanou
- 28L. Ateba
- 14B. Benzaza
- 2A. Bacha
- 38S. Boukhanchouche
- 26A. Djahnit
- 15N. Lamara
- 32A. Bounacer
- 4Z. Belaïd
- 19S. Radouani
- 25O. Benbot
Rivers United
4-2-3-1- 28N. Nwagua
- 35E. Deputy
- 8U. Williams
- 10A. Oyowah
- 17F. Mohammed
- 25A. Okejepha
- 3E. Ampiah
- 15O. Anthony
- 37E. Udom
- 6K. Godswill
- 1A. Akande
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, USM Alger have 10 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats; Rivers United have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2024 | Rivers United(away) | 0-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2024 | USM Alger(home) | 1-0 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| 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 |
What does the head-to-head say?
In the last meeting: 0 USM Alger wins, 0 draws, 1 Rivers United win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2024 | Rivers United 1-0 USM Alger | CAF Confederation Cup |
Last archived meeting: Rivers United vs USM Alger on Mar 31, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
USM Alger score 2.1 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Rivers United score 1.4 and concede 1.2.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM Alger | 2.1 | 1.1 | 5 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Rivers United | 1.4 | 1.2 | 3 | 9/15 | 6/15 |
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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