Preview Rivers United vs Katsina United After a 1-1 draw against Akwa United in Uyo on matchday 25, we’re back in action on home turf on Thursday against Katsina United, who have lost on all five of their previous visits to Port Harcourt. Azeez Audu’s team currently sit in 14th position having gained momentum recently winning three of their last five matches. However, they face serious difficulties on the road: they have not won a single away match all season, earning just three points from 12 matches. This makes them the weakest away team in the league. Katsina United's attack has also been disappointing — with just 18 goals scored in 25 rounds, the lowest in the league. However, their defense has been relatively solid, conceding goals (19) at the same rate as the league leaders who has let in 20 goals so far this season. Meanwhile we have shown stability at home, going unbeaten in six consecutive games, with four wins and two draws. Rivers United have won eight games, lost once, and drawn three games over their last twelve home games this season. We have won nine, lost six, and drawn nine over their last twenty-two games to the campaign Form guide (Last five games) Rivers United (5th): D, L, W, L, D Katsina United (14th): W, L, W, D, W Match Facts and Head-to-head - Only one of Katsina United's 12 away matches have ended in 3 or more goals score line. - Rivers United has scored in six consecutive home games. - Only one team has scored in the last six head-to-head encounters between these teams. - Both teams have met six times in Port Harcourt. One match ended in a draw, while we have won the last five encounters. - The Chanji Boys are unbeaten in their last three games in the league, heading to Port Harcourt with a (2-1) victory over Enyimba FC. - Katsina United are yet to win any of their last twelve away matches. - The Chanji Boys have picked up thirty-three points from a combined seventy-five, scoring eighteen and conceding nineteen Most recent meeting The most recent meeting between both sides ended in a goalless draw at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium in Katsina on 13th October 2024. Charles Mayuku Media Director, Rivers United 27th February 2025