Match Info

NPFL - Round 21

Date: 18 January 2026, Sunday

Location: Yakubu Gowon Stadium (Port Harcourt)


	Rivers United		Remo Stars

	1	X	2
	1.4	3.55	8.6
	1.44	3.56	8.92	Watch
	1.4	3.3	10
	1.38	3.6	10
	1.41	3.33	8
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.41 ↑ (1.33)	3.47 ↓ (4.12)	9.1 ↓ (11.05)

The most likely Over/Under: 1.75

The best margin for this event is 8.7%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Rivers United
64.1%

Draw
26%

Remo Stars
9.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

69.3%

22.4%

8.3%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Rivers United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.2%)

Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Rivers United's form might have worsened.

Remo Stars has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.6%)

Rivers United - Remo Stars Predictions

Expected Score (Market Odds): 1:0

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
32. Onisodumeya O. (G) 13. Abdulrafiu T. 19. Annor I. 28. Jenewari M. B. 15. Junior P. 6. Manyo S. 12. Ogechukwu O. 11. Okon A. 29. Otaniyi T. 27. Sholumade D. 7. Ubong F.	35. Kolimba A. (G) 38. Adeleke O. 34. Akinyele A. 22. Chilekwu C. 29. Goita A. 20. Ikeagwu T. 11. Korvah A. 23. Okoro Ibe M. 7. Olasupo S. 4. Oshidero S. 14. Oyowah A.

Key Events of the Match

1st Half (0 - 0)
13', Otaniyi T. 🟨,
41', 🟨,
2nd Half (1 - 0)
50', Chilekwu C. 🟥,
50', 🟨,
69', 🟨,
80', 1 - 0, Okon A. ⚽,
85', 🟨,
85', 🟨,
90+1', 🟨,

Preview

Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ CAF Champions League (Qualification: ) and 13).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rivers United won 2.

Rivers United is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Remo Stars has been struggling lately (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.

In this match, Rivers United is the obvious favorite.

In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Rivers United won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 14:7. (average 1.4:0.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Rivers United won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 7:2. (average 1.4:0.4).

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
2	Rivers United	7	4	3	0	13:2	11	15

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Rivers United
Nigerian Premier League
14.01.26	Enugu Rangers - Rivers United	0:0 ✺
28.12.25	Rivers United - Enugu Rangers	1:0 ✺
19.12.25	Barau - Rivers United	4:1 ✺
15.12.25	Rivers United - Wikki Tourists	1:0 ✺
11.12.25	Plateau United - Rivers United	1:2 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 15.5 TWLWW
- Remo Stars
Nigerian Premier League
28.12.25	Ikorodu City - Remo Stars	1:0 ✺
21.12.25	Remo Stars - Bendel Insurance	2:3 ✺
14.12.25	Bayelsa United - Remo Stars	2:1 ✺
07.12.25	Remo Stars - Enyimba	2:1 ✺
03.12.25	Shooting Stars - Remo Stars	1:0 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 1.6 LLLWL

Latest Head to Head

Nigerian Premier League
22.08.25	Remo Stars - Rivers United	1:1
06.04.25	Rivers United - Remo Stars	1:0
06.05.24	Remo Stars - Rivers United	2:1
12.10.23	Rivers United - Remo Stars	2:0
05.06.23	Rivers United - Remo Stars	2:2
22.05.22	Rivers United - Remo Stars	1:0
30.01.22	Remo Stars - Rivers United	1:1

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