NPFL
Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 - 16:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Yakubu Gowon Stadium
Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat Prediction & Stats - NPFL 2026/27
Predictions
Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat is part of the NPFL schedule for Thursday (24/09).
The fixture is staged at Yakubu Gowon Stadium, 16:00 (UK time).
Below is our Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - No
Last updated on 23-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Rivers United the side to beat, with roughly 77% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all NPFL odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Rivers United Preview
Rivers United reach this fixture 3 match into their NPFL. Here is where Rivers United stand:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.33 points per game
5 scored, at 1.67 a game
1 conceded, at 0.33 a game
Rivers United, season-wide
2 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Abdulrasheed Shehu Dabai, 1 goals
Most assists: Ochiobi Elias, 1 assists
Recent results — Rivers United
20/09/2026 11:00
16/09/2026 11:00
13/09/2026 11:00
05/09/2026 12:00
30/08/2026 11:00
Kun Khalifat: how they are travelling
Kun Khalifat come in 4 matches into their NPFL.
Here is what Kun Khalifat have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost
0.5 points per game
4 scored, at 1 a game
8 conceded, at 2 a game
Kun Khalifat, season-wide
0 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Sunday Adehi, 0 goals
Most assists: Sunday Adehi, 0 assists
Recent results — Kun Khalifat
20/09/2026 11:00
13/09/2026 11:00
06/09/2026 11:00
30/08/2026 11:00
24/05/2026 11:00
The head-to-head
A short sample to go on — 2 recent meeting(s) between the two:
Rivers United: 2 win(s)
Kun Khalifat: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 0
With so little history, this fixture stays hard to call.
Form comparison Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Rivers United
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.96 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.16 | 0.66 | 0 |
Away Team
Kun Khalifat
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Rivers United to Win the First Half
With Rivers United coming into this match in great form and holding the home advantage against Kun Khalifat, we see good value in backing them to win the first half.
Since the odds for a full-time win may not be as rewarding, the half-time bet can be a good alternative.
👉 Prediction: Rivers United to Win
It’s hard to see any outcome other than a Rivers United victory, making this our best betting tip.
They have been impressive throughout the season. Expect Rivers United to live up to expectations in this matchup.
Fixture information - Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat
Match: Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat
Competition: NPFL
Date: Thursday, 24/09/2026
Kick-off: 16:00 (UK time)
Venue: Yakubu Gowon Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.65
Both Teams to Score
25%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 74%
Over 2.5+
25%
League: 50%
Cards
0
League: 0.33
Corners
6.5
League: 9.76
Home Team
Rivers United
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.96 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.16 | 0.66 | 0 |
Away Team
Kun Khalifat
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
7 / Match
+14% Corners / Match
Kun Khalifat received +14% more corners than Rivers United in the NPFL
8 / Match
Nasarawa United
(-1)
Warri Wolves
(5)
Plateau United
(8)(3)
Enugu Rangers
(-1)
Bendel Insurance
(2)
Barau
(-1)
Abia Warriors
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Nasarawa United
(-1)
Warri Wolves
(0)
Plateau United
(0)(0)
Enugu Rangers
(-1)
Bendel Insurance
(0)
Barau
(-1)
Abia Warriors
Goals Scored
1.67 / Match
+67%
Rivers United is +67% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Nasarawa United
(1)
Warri Wolves
(2)
Plateau United
(2)(2)
Enugu Rangers
(2)
Bendel Insurance
(0)
Barau
(0)
Abia Warriors
Goals Conceded
0.33 / Match
+84%
Kun Khalifat condeded +84% more goals than Rivers United
2 / Match
Nasarawa United
(1)
Warri Wolves
(0)
Plateau United
(0)(4)
Enugu Rangers
(4)
Bendel Insurance
(0)
Barau
(0)
Abia Warriors
NPFL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2.25 |
| 2 |
Barau
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 3 |
Rivers United
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Kano Pillars
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Plateau United
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Bendel Insurance
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Ranchers Bees
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Ikorodu City
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Abia Warriors
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 10 |
Enugu Rangers
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 11 |
Kwara United
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 |
Nasarawa United
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Niger Tornadoes
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 14 |
Katsina United
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 15 |
Shooting Stars
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 16 |
Sporting Lagos
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 |
Warri Wolves
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 |
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Inter Lagos
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 19 |
Kun Khalifat
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
Enyimba
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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