As River United prepares to host Rangers in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, the former aims to solidify their position in second place, with two matches remaining in the season.
Rangers, by contrast, has already secured advancement to the quarter-finals of the President’s Confederation Cup following a narrow 1-0 victory over Kwara United.
River United has achieved notable success at home, winning six consecutive matches, each by a score of one goal. Their performance against formidable opponents such as Ikorodu City and Remo Stars during Matchdays 30 and 32 underscores their strong home advantage. Thus far this season, they have conceded only eight goals, indicating their solid defensive capabilities.
Despite these accomplishments, River United’s recent outings against Abia Warriors, Kano Pillars, and Beyond Limits FC have not yielded favorable results, contrasting sharply with their performance on home soil.
In comparison, Rangers has experienced a positive trajectory in their last five matches, securing three victories while suffering two defeats (W3, L2) across all competitions.
Currently positioned eighth in the league standings, Rangers finds themselves four points behind the continental qualification spot, with competing teams such as Enyimba, Bendel Insurance, and Kano Pillars ahead of them, all of which have accumulated fifty points. Given these circumstances, Ranger’s prospects for qualification appear increasingly slim.
