Akwa United vs Rivers United Prediction: The hosts can’t afford to drop points here

Godswill Akpabio International Stadium to survive relegation this season. They welcome their guests who have nothing to play for here, having picked up fifty-three points this season and might not feature all their key players forꦦ this encounter. 

Akwa United (16th)

Last five games: WWLWL

The Promise Keepers have just one job to do in this encounter, having lost two of their last three matches. Akwa United must secure all the points here to stand a chance of surviving relegation. They head here with a (2-0) defeat against Abia Warriors away from home. 

Ak𝕴wa United, which won the NPFL title in 2020-2021, are languishing in the relegation zone with thirteen wins in thirty-seven league games. 

Akwa United have picked up forty-six points from their last thirty-seven matches 🦄and sit in 16th place on the log. Akwa United have won eleven, d🍬rawn five, and lost twice on their ground this season.

Rivers United (8th)

Last five games: WLWLW

The Pride of Rivers secured a premier league stay following their (6-0) victory over Gombe United. Rivers United took advantage of their uninspiring opponent, who have been terrible lately—no continental 🌳football for the former champions, who have consistently appeared in the competition. 

Rivers United have been below par away fromཧ home this season as they have failed to register a win away from home. 𒁏;

They presently occupy 𒀰the eighꦬth place on the log, and there is no hope of playing continental football. 

Rivers United have picked up fifty-three points this season and are seven point🧜s above the relegation zone. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous eleven meetings, Rivers United have won five while Akwa United have recorded two victories and four games ending in a tie. Rivers United have struggled on the road since the season began, as they have played eighteen times without a breakthrough. At the same time, Akwa United are fighting for survival as they are goals ahead of the relegation zone, while the visitors are seven points ahead of the red spot. Akwa United will likely start strong here; bet on halftime victory for 1.70.

We expeౠct the hosts to win and score more than once f꧅or 1.60.

We expect the guests to get a goal or more here; bet on BTTS f💟or 1.86.

Good luck!