Nigeria - NPFL Premier League
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by Ita Emmanuel | in NPFL Premier League Predictions
16th-placed and newly promoted side, Barau FC, host third-placed Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday. Can the Maliya Boys overcome the Pride of Rivers to strengthen their survival bid? Here is our prediction.
Barau FC stunned seventh-placed Enugu Rangers in their last match on Monday to extend their unbeaten run in the Nigerian top flight to three matches. Goals by Mohammed Umar and Joseph Kemin helped the Dambatta-based outfit ease to a 2-0 victory over the eight-time champions.
Overall, Rabi'u Tala's side have posted an underwhelming 3-4-5 record in the Nigerian top flight and are away from the drop zone on goal difference. However, they have maintained a relatively solid record at home, earning results in five of their six home league fixtures.
Rivers United head into this match on a roaring form. They defeated Warri Wolves 2-1 on Sunday to narrow the gap to the top two to just one point with a game in hand. That result also extended their unbeaten run in the domestic league to five games. Moreover, Finidi George's men are yet to taste defeat in their five away league matches this season (W1, D4).
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The Best Betting Odds for Barau FC v Rivers United Match
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2.2 | 2.5 | 3.65 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Barau FC and Rivers United?
Our prediction for the Barau FC vs Rivers United match is: draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 19/11/2025 between Barau FC and Rivers United in NPFL Premier League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 25.79% for a win of Barau FC against Rivers United with odds of 2.2 at Unibet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Barau FC vs Rivers United is 50.17% with odds of 2.5 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 24.04% chance ⭐ for a win of Rivers United vs Barau FC with odds of 3.65 at Unibet.
Barau FC vs Rivers United Form
Barau FC and Rivers United's standings in the NPFL Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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3
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23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
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16
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13 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -4 |
Barau FC and Rivers United Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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29 Oct 2025 - NPFL Premier League
25 Oct 2025 - CAF Champions League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Nov 2025 - NPFL Premier League
2 Nov 2025 - NPFL Premier League
29 Oct 2025 - NPFL Premier League
25 Oct 2025 - CAF Champions League
13 Oct 2025 - NPFL Premier League
1 Oct 2025 - NPFL Premier League
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Nov 2025 - NPFL Premier League
6 Nov 2025 - NPFL Premier League
18 Oct 2025 - CAF Champions League
5 Oct 2025 - NPFL Premier League
20 Sept 2025 - CAF Champions League
7 Sept 2025 - NPFL Premier League
Barau FC - Rivers United Key Points
- Barau FC are unbeaten in their last three NPFL matches.
- Barau FC have earned results in five of their six NPFL home matches.
- Rivers United are unbeaten in their last five NPFL matches.
- Rivers United are unbeaten in their five NPFL away matches this season.
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Our Barau FC vs Rivers United Prediction
It has been a not-so-stellar debut run for Barau FC in the Nigerian elite division, but they have remained solid at home. Their recent upbeat performances, including the impressive 2-0 win over Enugu Rangers on Monday, are also worth noting.
Rivers United also boast strong results in their recent games and have remained unbeaten in their five away league matches this season. With both teams showing solid form in their recent games, we expect a close contest likely to end in a draw. Our Barau FC vs Rivers United prediction is drawn.
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