NPFL· Season 2026
Match Summary
Nasarawa United defeated Rivers United 4:1. The match was played in NPFL 2026. Goals were scored by N. Oluka-Efor 3′, A. Abdullahi 6′, I. Chimezie 15′, T. Abdulrafiu 24′, J. Istifanus 58′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Nasarawa United made 0 substitutions, Rivers United made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Nasarawa United and Rivers United — 5 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2016
Nasarawa United vs Rivers United Head to Head Results· 13
Nasarawa United and Rivers United have met 13 times — Nasarawa United won 4, Rivers United won 8, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Rivers United leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 23 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.77 per match (9 for the home side, 14 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (38%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (31%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Rivers United are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Nasarawa United have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Rivers United show 0 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 13 May 2026