Bayelsa United vs Rivers United – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:0
01/03/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NPFL - Round 28

Match Stats

Yellow cards
33

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 12', 1 - 0, ,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 68', 🟨,
  • 69', 🟨,
  • 73', 🟨,
  • 73', 🟨,
  • 77', 🟨,
  • 78', 🟨,

Chances of winning


Bayelsa United
48.4%
Draw
30.1%
Rivers United
21.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
46.9% 30.6% 22.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

49.2% 29.2% 21.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Bayelsa United has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.5%)
  • Rivers United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Bayelsa United than the current prediction. (+0.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Rivers United than the current prediction. (-0.1%)
  • Bayelsa United - Rivers United Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.88
    (1.93)
    3.03
    (2.95)
    4.22
    (4.03)
    9.9%
    (10.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 1.75
    Preview Facts
    • Let's watch a game between a leader and an outsider (ranked 17 in the zone Relegation and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ CAF Champions League (Qualification: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bayelsa won 4.
    • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
    • Bayelsa may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Bayelsa is a strong favorite.
    • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Bayelsa won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 9:8. (average 1.3:1.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Bayelsa won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 5:3. (average 1.7:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Bayelsa United - Rivers United were as follows:
    13.10.2025 Rivers United - Bayelsa United 1:2
    26.03.2025 Bayelsa United - Rivers United 1:0
    10.11.2024 Rivers United - Bayelsa United 0:1
    30.04.2024 Bayelsa United - Rivers United 2:1
    14.12.2023 Rivers United - Bayelsa United 2:0
    Latest results of Bayelsa United
    Latest results of Rivers United
    25.02.2026 Rivers United - Barau 1:0
    22.02.2026 Rivers United - Enyimba 1:1
    14.02.2026 Berkane - Rivers United 3:0
    08.02.2026 Rivers United - Pyramids 1:4
    Nigerian Premier League Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Rivers United341610834:27758
    2Rangers Int'l341511839:241556
    3Ikorodu City341510937:30755
    4Abia Warriors341571228:26252
    5Shooting341561335:36-151
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    7Bendel341213939:34549
    8Plateau United341441637:37046
    9Barau3411131027:27046
    10Katsina Utd3412101229:32-346
    11Niger Tornadoes341271534:31343
    12Enyimba3411101338:37143
    13Warri Wolves3411101333:36-343
    14El Kanemi331271425:38-1343
    15Kano Pillars341361530:35-242
    16Kwara3411101326:29040
    17Bayelsa United3410101430:35-540
    18Wikki Tourist349131231:37-640
    19Remo Stars341241835:43-840
    20Kun Khalifa341091534:37-339

          Promotion ~ CAF Champions League (Qualification: )
          Promotion ~ CAF Confederation Cup (Qualification: )
          Relegation