Shooting Stars vs Rivers United – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
12/03/2026 at 11:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPFL - Round 24

Match Stats

Yellow cards
22

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 30', Otaniyi T. 🟨,
  • 34', 1 - 0, Ibrahim S. ,
  • 43', Ogechukwu O. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 62', Ayobami A. , Adegoke Q. ,
  • 63', Ibrahim S. , Apaingolo J. ,
  • 68', 1 - 1, Falolu W. ,
  • 80', Ayodele I. , Mustapha A. ,
  • 90+1', 2 - 1, Adegoke Q. ,
  • 90+3', 🟨,
  • 90+4', 🟨,
  • 90+5', Tijjani K. , Adelowo G. ,

Chances of winning


Shooting Stars
51.3%
Draw
30.5%
Rivers United
18.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
43.4% 31.5% 25.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

45.4% 32.9% 24%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Shooting Stars has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Shooting Stars's performance.
  • Rivers United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Rivers United might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Shooting Stars than the current prediction. (-5.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Shooting Stars that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Rivers United than the current prediction. (+5.8%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Rivers United could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Shooting Stars - Rivers United Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.76
    (2.11)
    2.97
    (2.91)
    4.97
    (3.65)
    10.5%
    (9.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 1.75
    What is the prediction for Shooting Stars - Rivers United?
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Shooting Stars (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Users Predictions: Shooting Stars will win (6 of 7 users predict this - 85.71%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 59.78%100%.
  • 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 7 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ CAF Champions League (Qualification: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Shooting Stars won 0.
    • Shooting Stars has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Rivers United is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Shooting Stars may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Rivers United has had a series of home games.
    • Shooting Stars might have a minor edge in this game.
    • In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Shooting Stars won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 6 matches, and goals 2:10. (average 0.3:1.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Shooting Stars won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:1. (average 1:0.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Shooting Stars - Rivers United were as follows:
    14.09.2025 Rivers United - Shooting Stars 1:0
    03.03.2025 Shooting Stars - Rivers United 0:0
    17.10.2024 Rivers United - Shooting Stars 2:0
    09.06.2024 Rivers United - Shooting Stars 1:0
    Latest results of Shooting Stars
    Latest results of Rivers United
    Nigerian Premier League Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Rivers United341610834:27758
    2Rangers Int'l341511839:241556
    3Ikorodu City341510937:30755
    4Abia Warriors341571228:26252
    5Shooting341561335:36-151
    6Nasarawa331481131:27450
    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

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          Relegation