- 30 December 2024, Rivers United FC vs Plateau United FC, 1-1, Draw
- 22 December 2024, Nasarawa United FC vs Rivers United FC, 1-1, Draw
- 15 December 2024, Rivers United FC vs Kwara United FC, 2-1, Win
- 08 December 2024, Enugu Rangers IFC vs Rivers United FC, 1-0, Lose
- 01 December 2024, Rivers United FC vs Kano Pillars FC, 1-0, Win
- 29 December 2024, Ikorodu City FC vs Sunshine Stars FC, 2-1, Lose
- 21 December 2024, Sunshine Stars FC vs El-Kanemi Warriors FC, 1-0, Win
- 15 December 2024, Niger Tornadoes FC vs Sunshine Stars FC, 4-1, Lose
- 11 December 2024, Enyimba International FC vs Sunshine Stars FC, 0-0, Draw
- 07 December 2024, Sunshine Stars FC vs Shooting Stars Ibadan, 0-1, Lose
Home team Shots on target 4
Away team Shots on target 2
Home team Shots off target 2
Away team Shots off target 3
Home team Goalkeeper saves 2
Away team Goalkeeper saves 3
Home team Fouls 5
Away team Fouls 7
Home team Corner kicks 3
Away team Corner kicks 1
Home team Substitutions 2
Away team Substitutions 2
Home team Offsides 0
Away team Offsides 1
Based on this in-depth statistical data, Rivers United FC and Sunshine Stars FC played a tense match in the Premier League, which saw the home team carrying the day with a narrow 1-0 margin.
Rivers United FC clearly dominated the game, with twice as many shots on target (4) compared to Sunshine Stars FC (2). This superiority in shots on target reflects Rivers United's stronger attacking performance and decisive edge over their opponents, which ultimately led to a lone goal scored in the first half securing their win.
While Sunshine Stars FC's goalkeeper pulled off three saves against Rivers United's two, this reflects more on Rivers United's attack rather than a deficiency in Sunshine Stars FC's defense. The away team did manage to fire three shots off target, one more than the home team, indicating some potential finishing issues up front.
In terms of disciplinary behavior, both teams maintained commendable conduct with no yellow or red cards issued. However, it is notable that Rivers United maintained greater discipline in their performance with only 5 fouls to Sunshine Stars' 7.
Sunshine Stars FC managed just a single corner kick compared to Rivers United's three, further indication of Rivers United's controlling hold over the match in terms of forcing the defensive action. In terms of offsides, Sunshine Stars was the singular offender, suggesting a few timing issues while attacking.
Despite making an equal number of substitutions (2), Sunshine Stars FC was unable to compensate for the goal deficit against Rivers United FC, who effectively used their substitutions to maintain pressure and defend their lead.
In conclusion, this match showed that the superior attacking display by Rivers United FC combined with their disciplined performance and efficient use of set-pieces, contributed to their victory over Sunshine Stars FC. There's ample scope for Sunshine Stars FC to work on their attacking prowess in terms of getting more shots on target and bettering their timing to prevent offsides. The precise contribution of these statistical factors made a significant difference to this highly competitive match, demonstrating the importance of match analytics for football bettors.
Form Guide
Draw | 1-1 | Rivers United FC vs Plateau United FC | |
Draw | 1-1 | Nasarawa United FC vs Rivers United FC | |
Win | 2-1 | Rivers United FC vs Kwara United FC | |
Lose | 1-0 | Enugu Rangers IFC vs Rivers United FC | |
Win | 1-0 | Rivers United FC vs Kano Pillars FC |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 5:4
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1
- Rivers United FC has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:4, scoring 1 goals average
Lose | 2-1 | Ikorodu City FC vs Sunshine Stars FC | |
Win | 1-0 | Sunshine Stars FC vs El-Kanemi Warriors FC | |
Lose | 4-1 | Niger Tornadoes FC vs Sunshine Stars FC | |
Draw | 0-0 | Enyimba International FC vs Sunshine Stars FC | |
Lose | 0-1 | Sunshine Stars FC vs Shooting Stars Ibadan |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 3:7
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.6
- Sunshine Stars FC has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 3:7, scoring 0.6 goals average
Rivers United FC H2H Sunshine Stars FC
Away game | Rivers United FC | 1 | 1 | Sunshine Stars FC | Home game | Premier League | |
Away game | Rivers United FC | 0 | 1 | Sunshine Stars FC | Home game | Premier League | |
Home game | Rivers United FC | 1 | 1 | Sunshine Stars FC | Away game | Premier League | |
Away game | Rivers United FC | 1 | 0 | Sunshine Stars FC | Home game | Premier League | |
Home game | Rivers United FC | 1 | 0 | Sunshine Stars FC | Away game | Premier League |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 4:3
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.80
- In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Rivers United FC overtook Sunshine Stars FC twice
- Rivers United FC won twice, lost once and had two draw
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 4:3; average goals per match – 0.80
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