As the NPFL returns to action this weekend, Bayelsa United host Rivers United at Samson Siasia Stadium in a late-season step into the unknown. Rivers United will travel away from home for matchday 28 encounter, as they aim to gain another 3 points despite playing away from home base.
The Port Harcourt based side are back to solidify its place as leader in the league, with a goal recorded in the 80th minute, Steve Manyo took Rivers United to the top of the ladder in the Nigeria Football Professional League (NPFL).
In the last rescheduled match, Finidi George’s men took the opportunity with both hands to bag the three maximum points courtesy of Manyo’s goal against Barau FC.
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The pride of Rivers now has 46 points from 24 matches and they still have three outstanding matches in the kitty. Ikorodu City with 45 points are now second on the table while Rangers FC and Nasarrawa United are third and fourth respectively with 44 points, just as Abia Warriors now occupy the fourth position with 43 points.
Teams Bayelsa United Rivers United FC played so far 14 matches
The host has won four direct matches. While Rivers United FC on the other hand have won 6 matches. 4 matches ended in a draw. On average in direct matches both teams scored a 2.71 goals per Match.
Bayelsa United in the actual season average scored 0.85 goals per match. In 10 (76.92%) matches played at home were total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 5 (38.46%) matches in season 2026 played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Meanwhile, the Port Harcourt based side has an average score of 0.79 goals per match in season 2026. In 8 (50.00%) matches played away were total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 4 (25.00%) matches the played away team was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
