Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance: Time and Where to watch the match of the day

Rivers United will hope to seal a second win of the playoffs.

Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance: Time and Where to watch the match of the day

Izuchukwu Akawor 07:30 - 09.06.2023

NPFL Super 6 Playoffs enter matchday four with Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance the game of the day.

This fixture has been a highly-anticipated one since it became clear Rivers United and Bendel Insurance would make it to the NPFL Super 6 Playoffs. 

It is now the game of the day for matchday four, even more so as both sides find themselves in a situation that demands a win. 

Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance: Brief

United and Insurance will go into this encounter looking to kill in what is the penultimate match of the Playoffs. 

The defending champions, Rivers, play their first early kick off game and will be looking to leapfrog Enyimba at the top of the table. 

Rivers United celebrate their goal.

One win and two draws mean United sit second on the log with five points and will take on Bendel Insurance aware that another slip-up would be anemic to their title aspirations. 

In their last outing against Lobi Stars, the Pride of Rivers created enough to have at least scored a goal but missed the chances en route to a goalless affair. 

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With unbeaten Insurance next up, Stanley Eguma and his champions know that the task ahead is a daunting one. 

The Benin Arsenal have extended their incredible unbeaten run to 21 matches after that draw against Sunshine Stars. 

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Bendel Insurance are unbeaten in 21 matches.

However, they have now also gone six matches without a win having drawn their last six. 

Insurance have three points from a possible nine in the Playoffs and will head into the game against United looking to get their first win of the NPFL Super 6. 

Where to watch and follow the match

SuperSport on DStv has remained dedicated to showing the Playoffs and will continue on day 4. 

Also, the TNFF through YouTube has been a worthy partner.

Time of the match

Kick off for the game is slated for 2 pm at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, MJ Arena, in Onikan, Lagos. 

H2H

Both sides will lock horns for the third time in their history when they take to the MJ Arena this afternoon. 

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Rivers United have the edge with one win, with the other meeting a draw. 

Key Stat

  • Rivers United are unbeaten in nine matches while Insurance currently hold the record for the longest unbeaten run in NPFL history (21). 

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