Rivers United FC will be looking to improve their chances of qualifying for the Super 6 by kicking off the second stanza of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL on a positive note.
The Pride of Rivers stands a chance of moving top of the table if they grab all three points against Abia Warriors at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium later today.
The Umuahia Landlords are three spots behind Rivers United in second place in Group B, thus it will surely be a tough ride for the Stanley Eguma team.
The visiting Abia Warriors, who are are currently without a win in their three previous matches, will be eager to pull off a shocking result in Port Harcourt
Rivers United vs Abia Warriors: Recent form
The Port Harcourt team has a significant advantage over the visitors due to their recent performance. They have won three of their last five games and drawn three of them, maintaining second place in Group B with 18 points, just one point behind group leaders Lobi Stars.
The Abia Warriors, on the other hand, have been finding it difficult to get going in the NPFL23 season as they have only been able to win two of their past five games, while also losing two and drawing one. With only 14 points, they continue to hold in fifth place.
Rivers United vs Abia Warriors: Head To Head
Abia Warriors have prevailed over the Pride of Rivers five times, drew seven times, and lost four times in their previous sixteen Premier League encounters.
Rivers United supporters will be hoping for a successful outcome because in their last seven encounters with the Warriors, the Stanley Eguma’s team has not suffered a loss. On March 4, 2023, the reverse match in Umuahia went scoreless.
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