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

Result
4:1
23/03/2026 at 11:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPFL - Round 31

Match Stats

Yellow cards
12

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (3 - 1)
  • 3', 1 - 0, Oluka-Efor N. ,
  • 6', 2 - 0, Abdullahi A. ,
  • 15', 3 - 0, Chimezie I. ,
  • 24', 3 - 1, Abdulrafiu T. ,
  • 30', Akobundu E. , Emekayi T. ,
  • 30', Sholumade D. , Iyowuna D. ,
  • 40', 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 47', 🟨,
  • 50', 🟨,
  • 58', 4 - 1, Istifanus J. ,

Chances of winning


Nasarawa United
45.9%
Draw
32.3%
Rivers United
21.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
50.2% 29.3% 20.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

54.4% 27% 18.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Nasarawa United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.3%)
  • Rivers United has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Nasarawa United than the current prediction. (+8.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Nasarawa United, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Rivers United than the current prediction. (-2.9%)
  • Nasarawa United - Rivers United Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.99
    (1.78)
    2.82
    (3.05)
    4.17
    (4.35)
    9.8%
    (12%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for Nasarawa United - Rivers United?
  • Users Predictions: 6 users predict this event. Nasarawa United will win (votes: 4 - 66.7%). Rivers United will win (votes: 1 - 16.7%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 16.7%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ CAF Confederation Cup (Qualification: ) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ CAF Champions League (Qualification: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nasarawa United won 2.
    • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
    • Rivers United may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Nasarawa United has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, Nasarawa United is seen as the favorite.
    • In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Nasarawa United won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 7:10. (average 0.8:1.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Nasarawa United won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 6:3. (average 1.5:0.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Nasarawa United - Rivers United were as follows:
    02.11.2025 Rivers United - Nasarawa United 1:0
    22.12.2024 Nasarawa United - Rivers United 1:1
    Latest results of Nasarawa United
    Latest results of Rivers United
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          Relegation