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

Football Nigerian Premier League Rivers United - Bayelsa United
Result
1:2
13/10/2025 at 03:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPFL - Round 8
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Yellow Cards
12

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 28', 0 - 1, Garba S. ,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 46', 🟨,
  • 61', 🟨,
  • 71', 0 - 2, ,
  • 85', 🟨,
  • 90+10', 1 - 2, ,

Chances of winning


Rivers United
62.9%
Draw
27.4%
Bayelsa United
9.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
67.7% 22.7% 9.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

72.6% 21.2% 9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Rivers United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.8%)
  • Bayelsa United has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Rivers United than the current prediction. (+9.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Rivers United, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Bayelsa United than the current prediction. (-0.7%)
  • Rivers United - Bayelsa United Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.64
    (1.34)
    3.76
    (4)
    10.57
    (9.45)
    -2.9%
    (10.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    Preview Facts
    • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ CAF Confederation Cup (Qualification: ) and 14).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rivers United won 2.
    • Rivers United is in fantastic form, winning most of its recent matches (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • In recent matches, Bayelsa has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Rivers United may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Rivers United has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, Rivers United is the clear favorite.
    • We predict that Rivers United will win today's game, with odds of 1.32.
    • In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Rivers United won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 7:7. (average 1.2:1.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Rivers United won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 4:2. (average 1.3:0.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Rivers United - Bayelsa United were as follows:
    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
    07.05.2023 Rivers United - Bayelsa United 2:1
    Latest results of Rivers United
    Latest results of Bayelsa United
    Nigerian Premier League Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
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    11Rivers United73315:3212
    12Rangers Int'l93338:7112
    13Wikki Tourist103349:10-112
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    15Plateau United104069:13-412
    16Bayelsa United103259:12-311
    17Remo Stars73137:9-210
    18Barau92256:12-68
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