As the highly anticipated match against Rivers United approaches, Enyimba FC midfielder Eze Ekwutoziam (Pinto) has declared that the team is fully prepared to take on the challenge.
In a statement filled with determination and confidence, Ekwutoziam said, “Big game against Rivers United tomorrow and we are all coming out for the game tomorrow. This is Enyimba and every game counts, and we know we are ready to get all three points against Rivers United tomorrow.”
Ekwutoziam’s words resonate with the team’s philosophy, emphasizing the importance of every game in the competitive Nigerian Professional Football League.
With Coach Yemi Daniel back at the helm, and set to be in the dugout tomorrow after returning from a coaching course in Scotland, Enyimba FC is poised to showcase their skills and determination at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba.
After a disappointing exit from the Federation Cup, losing to Sokoto United in the round of 16, the Elephants are poised to bounce back and claim the three points in this crucial league match. With their home advantage and the return of Coach Olanrewaju, Enyimba FC is ready to take on the challenge and regain their momentum in the title race.
“We know Rivers United is a tough opponent, but we’re ready for them,” Ekwutoziam added.
“We’ve been working hard in training, and our coaches have been drilling us on our tactics and strategy. We’re confident in our abilities, and we know our fans will be behind us all the way. We’ll do everything we can to get the three points and make our fans proud.”
Ekwutoziam also acknowledged the team’s disappointment in the Federation Cup but emphasized that their focus is now on the league.
“We were disappointed to exit the Federation Cup, but that’s behind us now. Our focus is on the league, and we know how important this match is. We’ll do everything we can to get the win and keep our title hopes alive.”
Match Details
Matchday 34
Enyimba FC vs Rivers United
Date: Sunday, June 2, 2024
Venue: Enyimba International Stadium, Aba.
Kickoff: 4:00 PM (WAT)
Enyimba vs Rivers United head to head match preview
Enyimba are in second (2) position in NPFL with (56 points)
Rivers United FC are in eighth (8th) position in NPFL with (47 points)
The teams Enyimba and Rivers United played so far 25 matches.
Enyimba won 10 direct matches. Rivers United won 8 matches. 7 matches ended in a draw. On average in direct matches both teams scored a 1.64 goals per Match.
Enyimba in actual season average scored 1.26 goals per match. In 16 (61.54%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 9 (34.62%) matches in season 2024 played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Rivers United average scored 1.28 goals per match in season 2024. In 18 (62.07%) matches played away was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 10 (34.48%) matches played away team was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Enyimba
Home matches index 2.931
Actual form index 0.454
Rivers United
Away matches index -3.278
Actual form index 0.993
Games played so far this season
Enyimba: 53
Rivers United 60
Goals scored in all competition this season
Enyimba: 67
Rivers United: 77
Goals lost in all competition this season
Enyimba: 43
Rivers United: 56
Games won so far this season
Enyimba: 49% (26)
Rivers United: 47% (28)
Games drawn so far this season
Enyimba: 49% (11)
Rivers United: 47% (16)
Defeats so far this season
Enyimba: 30% (16)
Rivers United: 27% (16)
Goals per game
Enyimba: 1.26
Rivers United: 1.28
Goals lost per game
Enyimba: 0.81
Rivers United: 0.93
Over 1.5
Enyimba: 29 (55%)
Rivers United: 41 (68%)
Over 2.5
Enyimba: 19 (36%)
Rivers United: 21 (35%)
Over 3.5
Enyimba: 8 (15%)
Rivers United: 9 (15%)
Over 4.5
Enyimba: 4 (8%)
Rivers United: 7(12%)
BTTS
Enyimba: 20 (38%)
Rivers United: 29 (48%)
Clean sheets
Enyimba: 22 (42%)
Rivers United: 21 (35%)
Corners per game
Enyimba: 8.04
Rivers United: 8.24
Corners for per game
Enyimba: 5.11
Rivers United: 4.83
Corners against per game
Enyimba: 2.93
Rivers United: 3.40
HT WINS
Enyimba: 17 (32%)
Rivers United: 26 (43%)
HT Draws
Enyimba: 26 (49%)
Rivers United: 25 (42%)
HT Defeats
Enyimba: 10 (19%)
Rivers United: 9 (15%)
HT Goals for
Enyimba: 29 (0.5)
Rivers United: 41 (0.7)
HT Goals against
Enyimba: 17 (0.3)
Rivers United: 22 (0.4)
Over HT 0.5
Enyimba: 32 (60%)
Rivers United: 43 (72%)
Over HT 1.5
Enyimba: 12 (23%)
Rivers United: 16 (27%)
Over HT 2.5
Enyimba: 2 (4%)
Rivers United: 4 (7%)
Ball possesion
Enyimba: 54.04%
Rivers United: 52.06%
Shots per avg
Enyimba: 0.21
Rivers United: 0.21
Shots on goal avg
Enyimba: 0.29
Rivers United: 0.14
Yellow cards avg
Enyimba: 0.43 (23)
Rivers United: 0.88 (53)
Red cards avg
Enyimba: 0.04 (2)
Rivers United: 0.03 (2)
Enyimba Stats
Form team: W W D W L W
Last 6 matches stats
6 Matches
9 Goals
1.50 per game
4 Wins
1 Draws
1 Losses
1/6 Over 2.5
Overall matches stats
53 Matches
67 Goals
1.26 per game
26 Wins
11 Draws
16 Losses
35.8% Over 2.5
54.7% Over 1.5
41.51% CS (Correct Score)
37.74% BTTS (Both Team To Score)
Rivers United FC Stats
Form team: W W L L D L
Last 6 matches stats
6 Matches
8 Goals
1.33 per game
2 Wins
1 Draws
3 Losses
3/6 Over 2.5
4/6 Over 1.5
1/6 CS (Correct Score)
3/6 BTTS (Both Team To Score)
Overall matches stats
60 Matches
77 Goals
1.28 per game
28 Wins
16 Draws
16 Losses
35.0% Over 2.5
68.3% Over 1.5
35.00% CS (Correct Score)
48.33% BTTS (Both Team To Score)
Enyimba Last 6 NPFL matches
26 May Abia Warriors 0-1 Enyimba
28 April Enyimba 1-0 Katsina United
21 April Sunshine Stars 1-1 Enyimba
16 April Enyimba 1- 0 Heartland
7 April Lobi Stars 1-0 Enyimba
3 April Enyimba 5-0 Kano Pillars
Rivers United last 6 NPFL matches
26 May Rivers United 4-1 Sporting Lagos
19 May Rivers United 3-2 Niger Tornadoes
15 May Abia Warriors 2-0 Rivers United FC
12 May Sunshine Stars 1-0 Rivers United
9 May Kwara United 0-0 Rivers United
6 May Remo Stars 2-1 Rivers United
Enyimba vs Rivers United last 8 NPFL matches
30 Jan 2024 Rivers United 2-0 Enyimba
18 Apr 2022 Rivers United 2-0 Enyimba
29 Dec 2021 Enyimba 0-1 Rivers United
4 July 2021 Enyimba 1-1 Rivers United
2 May 2021 Rivers United 1-0 Enyimba
12 Dec 2019 Enyimba 1-0 Rivers United
8 May 2019 Rivers United 1-0 Enyimba
3 Feb 2019 Enyimba 2-0 Rivers United
Source/Enyimba Media/ David
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