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On February 1st, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Shooting Stars host Rivers United in what promises to be a strategic NPFL showdown. The match is expected to be closely contested, with Shooting Stars the slight favorites. Our predictions lean towards a narrow win for Shooting Stars, supported by their strong home form and goal-scoring consistency. This fixture is a great opportunity for bettors to find value in low-risk markets while exploring potential high-reward options in goal markets and team performance bets.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rivers United
|
21 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 41 | W D W D L |
| 6 |
Shooting Stars
|
23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 1 | 35 | L W L W L |
Shooting Stars
Stats
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Shooting Stars
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Home | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Away | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
|
Shooting Stars
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36% | 27% | 36% |
| Home | 55% | 36% | 9% |
| Away | 18% | 18% | 64% |
Rivers United
Stats
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Rivers United
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| Home | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Away | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
|
Rivers United
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67% | 10% | 24% |
| Home | 82% | 9% | 9% |
| Away | 50% | 10% | 40% |
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The upcoming clash at Lekan Salami Stadium on February 1st is a vital fixture in the NPFL season. Shooting Stars have shown a solid recent record at home, with four wins in their last five, while Rivers United is pushing to improve their away form after consecutive wins. This match leans slightly towards Shooting Stars based on recent form and home advantage.
Both teams are relatively unchanged, with key players available. Shooting Stars’ squad includes notable goal scorers like G. Adelowo and Joshua Akpan, while Rivers United relies on their solid defensive line and goalkeeping strength from Ani Henry. Injuries and suspensions are minimal, ensuring full squad strength for this critical fixture.
If Shooting Stars score first, expect a tight game with Rivers United likely to press for an equalizer, especially given their recent form in Port Harcourt. Should the match stay level at half-time, the second half might open up as both teams seek victory. Late goals are rare but could be decisive.
Expect Shooting Stars to adopt an assertive attacking approach, aiming to capitalize on their home advantage and recent goal-scoring form. Rivers United, known for disciplined defending, may focus on counter-attacks. Their recent matches suggest a cautious stance but with potential for quick transitions, making defensive stability critical.
See below all the main information for this match.
Betting on the Double Chance: Shooting Stars or Draw is recommended given Shooting Stars' strong home record and recent good form.
The Under 3.5 Goals market is likely to be favorable as recent matches between these teams and current season data suggest a low-scoring game.
Given the strong defensive records, both teams to fail to score (BTTS No) appears to be a solid value choice.
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