Kwara vs Rivers United: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Kwara prepare to host Rivers United on February 18, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this NIGERIA: NPFL fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Kwara, currently 18th in the standings with 28 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 24 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Rivers United, sitting 3rd with 41 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Kwara and Rivers United have favored Rivers United, with Rivers United claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Kano Pillars, Kwara recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Rivers United's last outing came against Barau, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Kwara are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Kwara and Rivers United are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Kwara's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Rivers United's games average 1.3 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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