- 25 May 2025, El-Kanemi Warriors FC vs Sunshine Stars FC, 1-0, Lose
- 11 May 2025, Sunshine Stars FC vs Niger Tornadoes FC, 1-2, Lose
- 07 May 2025, Shooting Stars Ibadan vs Sunshine Stars FC, 1-0, Lose
- 27 April 2025, Sunshine Stars FC vs Katsina United FC, 2-0, Win
- 20 April 2025, Rivers United FC vs Sunshine Stars FC, 1-0, Lose
- 11 December 2025, Plateau United FC vs Rivers United FC, 1-2, Win
- 07 December 2025, Abia Warriors FC vs Rivers United FC, 1-1, Draw
- 03 December 2025, Rivers United FC vs Kano Pillars FC, 1-0, Win
- 16 November 2025, Rivers United FC vs Warri Wolves FC, 2-1, Win
- 10 November 2025, Kun Khalifat FC vs Rivers United FC, 0-1, Win
Home team shots on target 5
Away team shots on target 4
Home team shots off target 3
Away team shots off target 2
Home team goalkeeper saves 3
Away team goalkeeper saves 5
Home team corner kicks 4
Away team corner kicks 3
Home team fouls 10
Away team fouls 8
Home team successful substitutions 2
Away team successful substitutions 1
Home team offsides 1
Away team offsides 0
In the Premier League match contested on 03 June 2023, Rivers United FC edged out Sunshine Stars FC, securing a narrow 1-0 victory even though they were playing as the visiting team. One critical factor in Rivers United FC's triumph was their goalkeeper's performance, who made a total of 5 crucial saves compared to Sunshine Stars FC's keeper, who only managed to make 3 saves.
Despite Sunshine Stars FC having a total of 5 shots on target as against Rivers United FC's 4, they could not convert these opportunities into goals, which greatly impacted the final outcome of the match. Additionally, Sunshine Stars FC had more corner kicks (4) as compared to Rivers United FC (3), however, the visiting side managed to defend effectively and kept the hosts from gaining from these set pieces.
In terms of disciplinary action, both teams displayed significant sportsmanship and discipline on the pitch with neither team receiving yellow or red cards. Although Sunshine Stars FC committed more fouls (10) than Rivers United FC (8), it did not translate into cards or scoring opportunities for Rivers United FC.
Substitutions were also a notable factor of in-game management. Sunshine Stars FC made two successful substitutions compared to Rivers United FC's one. Still, the changes were not able to swing the game in the home team's favor.
In terms of offsides, only Sunshine Stars FC was caught offside once, while Rivers United FC managed to stay onside throughout the match.
Overall, the above match statistics demonstrate that Rivers United FC managed to secure a victory by taking their chances and maintaining a robust defensive demonstration while on the back foot. On the other hand, Sunshine Stars FC failed to capitalize on their advantages, such as a higher number of shots on target and corner kicks, and a higher number of successful substitutions, which could have changed the dynamics of the game.
Form Guide
| Lose | 1-0 | El-Kanemi Warriors FC vs Sunshine Stars FC | |
| Lose | 1-2 | Sunshine Stars FC vs Niger Tornadoes FC | |
| Lose | 1-0 | Shooting Stars Ibadan vs Sunshine Stars FC | |
| Win | 2-0 | Sunshine Stars FC vs Katsina United FC | |
| Lose | 1-0 | Rivers United FC vs Sunshine Stars FC |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 3:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.6
- Sunshine Stars FC has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 3:5, scoring 0.6 goals average
| Win | 1-2 | Plateau United FC vs Rivers United FC | |
| Draw | 1-1 | Abia Warriors FC vs Rivers United FC | |
| Win | 1-0 | Rivers United FC vs Kano Pillars FC | |
| Win | 2-1 | Rivers United FC vs Warri Wolves FC | |
| Win | 0-1 | Kun Khalifat FC vs Rivers United FC |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 4
- GOALS
- 7:3
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.4
- Rivers United FC has four wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:3, scoring 1.4 goals average
Sunshine Stars FC H2H Rivers United FC
| Away game | Sunshine Stars FC | 0 | 1 | Rivers United FC | Home game | Premier League | |
| Home game | Sunshine Stars FC | 1 | 1 | Rivers United FC | Away game | Premier League | |
| Home game | Sunshine Stars FC | 1 | 0 | Rivers United FC | Away game | Premier League | |
| Away game | Sunshine Stars FC | 1 | 1 | Rivers United FC | Home game | Premier League | |
| Home game | Sunshine Stars FC | 0 | 1 | Rivers United FC | Away game | Premier League |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 3:4
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.60
- Sunshine Stars FC lost twice in head-to-head matches
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 3:4; average goals per match – 0.60
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