Rivers United vs Abia Warriors โ NPFL Match Preview
Rivers United face Abia Warriors in NPFL at Gateway Stadium, kicking off on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 PM UTC.
Rivers United sit 2nd in the NPFL table with 58 points from 35 games (16W 10D 9L), while Abia Warriors are 4th with 55 points (16W 7D 12L).
Recent Form
Rivers United recent form: LWLWL. L 1-2 vs Kano Pillars (A, 2026-04-19). W 1-0 vs Plateau United (H, 2026-04-12). L 0-2 vs Warri Wolves (A, 2026-04-05). W 4-2 vs Kun Khalifat FC (H, 2026-03-29). L 1-4 vs Nasarawa United (A, 2026-03-23).
Abia Warriors recent form: WLWLW. W 2-1 vs Ikorodu City (H, 2026-04-19). L 0-1 vs Bendel Insurance (A, 2026-04-11). W 1-0 vs Bayelsa United (H, 2026-04-06). L 1-2 vs Enyimba (A, 2026-03-29). W 2-1 vs Niger Tornadoes (H, 2026-03-23).
NPFL League Table
NPFL League Table
#
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
Enugu Rangers
35
16
11
8
41
25
+16
59
2
Rivers United
35
16
10
9
35
29
+6
58
3
Ikorodu City
35
15
10
10
38
32
+6
55
4
Abia Warriors
35
16
7
12
30
27
+3
55
5
Nasarawa United
35
15
9
12
34
28
+6
53
6
Shooting Stars
35
16
6
13
37
37
0
54
7
Bendel Insurance
35
13
13
9
42
35
+7
52
8
Katsina United
35
13
10
12
32
34
-2
49
9
Plateau United
35
14
5
16
38
38
0
47
10
Barau FC
35
11
13
11
28
29
-1
46
11
El Kanemi Warriors
35
13
7
15
30
41
-11
46
12
Kano Pillars
35
14
6
15
32
36
-4
45
13
Enyimba
35
11
10
14
39
39
0
43
14
Niger Tornadoes
35
12
7
16
34
34
0
43
15
Kwara United
35
12
10
13
28
30
-2
43
16
Remo Stars
35
13
4
18
38
43
-5
43
17
Warri Wolves
35
11
10
14
33
39
-6
43
18
Kun Khalifat FC
35
10
10
15
35
41
-6
40
19
Bayelsa United
35
10
10
15
32
38
-6
40
20
Wikki Tourist
35
9
13
13
32
39
-7
40
Head-to-Head Record
In 10 previous meetings, Rivers United have won 3 times, Abia Warriors have won 2 times, and 5 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 1.7 goals per game. Both teams scored in 50% of H2H meetings.
2025-12-07: Abia Warriors 1-1 Rivers United (NPFL)
2025-04-13: Abia Warriors 2-0 Rivers United (NPFL)
2024-11-24: Rivers United 1-0 Abia Warriors (NPFL)
2024-05-15: Abia Warriors 2-0 Rivers United (NPFL)
2023-11-19: Rivers United 2-1 Abia Warriors (NPFL)
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Free AI predictions and match analysis for Rivers United vs Abia Warriors
Rivers United face Abia Warriors in NPFL in Gateway Stadium, kicking off on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 15:00. Rivers United sit 2nd in the table with 58 points, while Abia Warriors are 4th with 55 points. Rivers United's recent form reads LWLWL while Abia Warriors come into this game in WLWLW form.
Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)
Rivers United
3
5
2
Abia Warriors
3 Wins5 Draws2 Wins
1.7
Avg Goals Per Match
8 - 9
Total Goals H2H
50%
Both Teams Scored
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
Recent Meetings
Abia Warriors1 - 1Rivers United2025-12-07
Abia Warriors2 - 0Rivers United2025-04-13
Rivers United1 - 0Abia Warriors2024-11-24
Based on the last 10 meetings between Rivers United and Abia Warriors, Rivers United have the upper hand with 3 wins compared to Abia Warriors's 2. Their meetings average 1.7 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.
Team Statistics
1.4Goals Scored (Avg)1.2
2Goals Conceded (Avg)1
1
Clean Sheets
1
Clean Sheets
60%
BTTS Rate
60%
BTTS Rate
Recent Form
Last 5 matches for each team
Rivers United
LWLWL
L1-2vsKano Pillars2026-04-19A
W1-0vsPlateau United2026-04-12H
L0-2vsWarri Wolves2026-04-05A
W4-2vsKun Khalifat FC2026-03-29H
L1-4vsNasarawa United2026-03-23A
Abia Warriors
WLWLW
W2-1vsIkorodu City2026-04-19H
L0-1vsBendel Insurance2026-04-11A
W1-0vsBayelsa United2026-04-06H
L1-2vsEnyimba2026-03-29A
W2-1vsNiger Tornadoes2026-03-23H
Head to Head
Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)
Abia Warriors1 - 1Rivers United
2025-12-07 โข NPFL
Abia Warriors2 - 0Rivers United
2025-04-13 โข NPFL
Rivers United1 - 0Abia Warriors
2024-11-24 โข NPFL
Abia Warriors2 - 0Rivers United
2024-05-15 โข NPFL
Rivers United2 - 1Abia Warriors
2023-11-19 โข NPFL
Rivers United1 - 1Abia Warriors
2023-03-26 โข NPFL
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NPFL Standings
Current league table
#
Team
P
W
D
L
GD
Pts
1
Enugu Rangers
35
16
11
8
+16
59
2
Rivers United
35
16
10
9
+6
58
3
Ikorodu City
35
15
10
10
+6
55
4
Abia Warriors
35
16
7
12
+3
55
5
Nasarawa United
35
15
9
12
+6
53
6
Shooting Stars
35
16
6
13
0
54
7
Bendel Insurance
35
13
13
9
+7
52
8
Katsina United
35
13
10
12
-2
49
9
Plateau United
35
14
5
16
0
47
10
Barau FC
35
11
13
11
-1
46
11
El Kanemi Warriors
35
13
7
15
-11
46
12
Kano Pillars
35
14
6
15
-4
45
13
Enyimba
35
11
10
14
0
43
14
Niger Tornadoes
35
12
7
16
0
43
15
Kwara United
35
12
10
13
-2
43
16
Remo Stars
35
13
4
18
-5
43
17
Warri Wolves
35
11
10
14
-6
43
18
Kun Khalifat FC
35
10
10
15
-6
40
19
Bayelsa United
35
10
10
15
-6
40
20
Wikki Tourist
35
9
13
13
-7
40
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