Sport Picks
Shooting vs Rivers United
Nigeria
NPFL 2025/2026 Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan 
Match Events
30'
30'
Otaniyi T.
33'
33'
Ibrahim S.
43'
43'
Ogbu O.
AI Match Summary
Shooting in this NPFL 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Shooting.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
35%
30%
35%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
35%
/ Low Confidence
- Shooting have won more games recently than Rivers United.
- 35% — that's where the model lands on Rivers United taking it.
- Regular NPFL 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30.400000000000002%
Shooting Clean Sheet 14%
Rivers United Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Shooting | Rivers United |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 27 |
| Wins | 14 | 12 |
| Draws | 1 | 5 |
| Losses | 12 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.26 | 1.67 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.00 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 12, 2026 NPFL
Shooting vs Rivers United
2:1
Sep 14, 2025 NPFL
Rivers United vs Shooting
1:0
Mar 3, 2025 NPFL
Shooting vs Rivers United
0:0
Oct 17, 2024 NPFL
Rivers United vs Shooting
2:0
Jun 9, 2024 NPFL
Rivers United vs Shooting
1:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Shooting Compare
Top Goalscorer Ibrahim S.
1 Goals Assists Leader Adegoke Q.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5
Rivers United Compare
Top Goalscorer Falolu W.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Shooting 11 / 100
Rivers United 86 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Shooting Rivers United
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Rivers United Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Shooting's goal record stands at 63% scoring rate across 27 recent games.
Rivers United's defensive record shows goals conceded in 70% of 27 matches.
Recent resilience: Shooting stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Historical meetings average 1.40 goals per match.
Scoring Trends
Shooting VS Rivers United
0.88 Goals Scored 2.25
1 Goals Conceded 1.13
63% Over 1.5 100%
38% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Shooting
(Home) 23 Sept
Shooting
2 : 0 Katsina Utd
20 Sept
Plateau United
3 : 1 Shooting
13 Sept
CS Sfaxien
2 : 0 Shooting
05 Sept
Shooting
1 : 0 CS Sfaxien
28 Aug
Shooting
2 : 1 Inter Lagos
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23 Sept
Shooting
2 : 0 Katsina Utd
05 Sept
Shooting
1 : 0 CS Sfaxien
28 Aug
Shooting
2 : 1 Inter Lagos
01 Jun
Shooting
1 : 2 Kada Warriors
10 May
Shooting
1 : 0 Barau
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Rivers United
(Away) 24 Sept
Rivers United
5 : 0 Kun Khalifa
20 Sept
Nasarawa United
1 : 1 Rivers United
16 Sept
Rivers United
2 : 0 Warri Wolves
13 Sept
Rivers United
2 : 2 San Pedro
05 Sept
San Pedro
1 : 1 Rivers United
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20 Sept
Nasarawa United
1 : 1 Rivers United
05 Sept
San Pedro
1 : 1 Rivers United
10 May
Wikki Tourists
2 : 3 Rivers United
19 Apr
Kano Pillars
2 : 1 Rivers United
05 Apr
Warri Wolves
2 : 0 Rivers United
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangers International | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 47:27 | 68 |
| 2 | Rivers United | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 44:31 | 67 |
| 3 | Shooting | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 41:40 | 60 |
| 4 | Ikorodu City | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 43:39 | 58 |
| 5 | Bendel | 38 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 44:38 | 56 |
| 6 | Nasarawa United | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 37:34 | 56 |
| 7 | Abia Warriors | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 31:34 | 55 |
| 8 | Barau | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34:30 | 52 |
| 9 | Katsina Utd | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 36:39 | 52 |
| 10 | Plateau United | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39:40 | 50 |
| 11 | Enyimba International | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 44:42 | 49 |
| 12 | Kun Khalifa | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 42:40 | 49 |
| 13 | Warri Wolves | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 36:41 | 49 |
| 14 | Niger Tornadoes | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 37:36 | 48 |
| 15 | Kano Pillars | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 34:39 | 48 |
| 16 | Kwara | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 32:36 | 47 |
| 17 | Remo Stars | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 42:47 | 47 |
| 18 | El Kanemi Warriors | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 27:46 | 47 |
| 19 | Bayelsa United | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 37:42 | 43 |
| 20 | Wikki Tourists | 38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 36:48 | 40 |
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