Match Info

NPFL - Round 30

Date: 16 March 2026, Monday

Location: Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Lagos)


	Ikorodu City		Rivers United

	1	X	2
	1.98	2.92	3.8
	1.99	3.02	3.75
	1.93	3.11	3.95	Watch
	1.95	2.8	3.9
	2.01	2.89	4.22	Watch
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.97 ↓ (2.1)	2.95 ↓ (3)	3.92 ↑ (3.54)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.00

The best margin for this event is 8.1%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Ikorodu City
46.1%

Draw
30.8%

Rivers United
23.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

43.6%

30.5%

25.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

44.1%

30.2%

25.6%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Ikorodu City has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.5%)

Rivers United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.8%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Ikorodu City than the current prediction. (-2%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Rivers United than the current prediction. (+2.5%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
50%	0%	50%

Ikorodu City - Rivers United Predictions

Users Predictions: 4 users predict this event. Ikorodu City will win (votes: 2 - 50%). Rivers United will win (votes: 2 - 50%).

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Rivers United (votes: 1 - 100%).

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

DC - Rivers United (1.99) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Rivers United (votes: 2 - 100%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 0:-1

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
34. Atata M. (G) 20. Arumala J. 11. Ayodeji A. 21. Christian J. 15. Dennis D. 6. Ikechukwu E. 32. Olanrewaju M. 16. Owolabi R. 10. Oyedokun T. (C) 26. Salami F. 37. Udoh G.	32. Onisodumeya O. (C) 19. Annor I. 26. Chijioke M. 36. Elias O. 24. Falolu W. 6. Manyo S. 12. Ogechukwu O. 11. Okon A. 29. Otaniyi T. 21. Samuel W. 27. Sholumade D.
Substitutes
5. Akuvuo C. 17. Alao T. 8. Bada M. 1. Julu D. (G) 3. Light K. 33. Ogbonnaya J. 25. Temitope F. 24. Tomiwa A.	13. Abdulrafiu T. 33. Emekayi T. 8. Iyowuna D. 28. Jenewari M. B. 23. Martins B. 30. Obi S. 18. Oguntayo S. 1. Pius I. (G) 31. Zachariah T.

Key Events of the Match

1st Half (0 - 0)
37', Ayodeji A. ↓, Alao T. ↑,
2nd Half (1 - 0)
46', Dennis D. ↓, Temitope F. ↑,
51', 🟨,
52', 1 - 0, Temitope F. ⚽,
54', 🟨,
65', 🟨,
66', 🟨,

Preview

One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 6 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ CAF Champions League (Qualification: )).

Ikorodu City is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Rivers United has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Ikorodu City may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Ikorodu City is a strong favorite.

In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Ikorodu City won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 2:1. (average 0.7:0.3).

Including home match between the teams, Ikorodu City won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:0.

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
2	Rivers United	7	4	3	0	13:2	11	15
9	Ikorodu City	7	2	3	2	8:7	1	9

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Ikorodu City FC
Nigerian Premier League
08.03.26	Nasarawa United - Ikorodu City	1:0 ✺
22.02.26	Ikorodu City - Bayelsa United	1:1 ✺
15.02.26	Enyimba - Ikorodu City	0:1 ✺
08.02.26	Ikorodu City - Niger Tornadoes	2:0 ✺
29.01.26	Ikorodu City - Shooting Stars	1:0 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 12.1 LTWWW
- Rivers United
Nigerian Premier League
12.03.26	Shooting Stars - Rivers United	2:1 ✺
08.03.26	Rivers United - Bendel Insurance	3:1 ✺
04.03.26	Rivers United - El-Kanemi Warriors	3:0 ✺
01.03.26	Bayelsa United - Rivers United	1:0 ✺
25.02.26	Rivers United - Barau	1:0 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 4.3 LWWLW

Latest Head to Head

Nigerian Premier League
29.10.25	Rivers United - Ikorodu City	0:0
23.03.25	Rivers United - Ikorodu City	1:0
03.11.24	Ikorodu City - Rivers United	2:0

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