Enyimba will take a trip to Port Harcourt, to play against Rivers United on matchday 14 of 38 in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Professional Football League.
Date: 17/12/2023
Time: 16:00
Venue: Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium
These predictions for the River United vs Enyimba clash were made by Bookmaker Ratings. For more predictions on the NPFL, UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga and other European football leagues, visit our Football Predictions & Betting Tips page.
Rivers United welcome Enyimba in high spirits following their recent home performances. They beat Bayelsa United in Port Harcourt 2-0 to extend their winning run at home to four matches. Having lost just once in their last five league matches, Rivers Utd will host Enyimba as the favourites to win this encounter, but the visitors have the quality to cause an upset, as they are also in top form, having won four of their last five league matches.
For the Rivers United vs Enyimba prediction, we say Rivers United will win 2-1, and this is why. Rivers Utd won their last four home matches across all competitions, while Enyimba lost three and won one of their last five away matches.
We predict both teams to score on Rivers United vs Enyimba, and this is why. Rivers Utd scored at least one goal in their last five home matches, and because Enyimba are in form (4W1L), we can easily imagine them putting on a show in Port Harcourt.
Rivers United won two and drew two of their last five league matches, including their 2-0 win over Bayelsa United at home in midweek. They currently sit in the 12th position with 15 points after 10 matches.
Enyimba are in top form, having won four of their last five NPFL matches, including last weekend’s 2-1 home win over Abia Warriors. As per their recent fine form, the People’s Elephants sit in the 4th position with 22 points after 12 matches.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Rivers Utd: Abiodun, Enyinnaya, Paul, Mohammed, Ohaegbu, Emekayi, Echeta, Oyowah, Nwagua, Shedrack, Antwi
Enyimba: Ozoemena, Edem, Ekwutozia, Atule, Akanni, Nnachi, Mbaoma, Eze, Alalibo, Asuquo, Chibueze