ALL IS SET FOR THE SHOWDOWN.

Later today, Rangers International Football Club will file out against Rivers United in the first game of the second stanza of the Nigeria Professional Football League (Match day 20). This promises to be a cracker as both sides parade a blend of experienced and talented young players.

Later today, Rangers International Football Club will file out against Rivers United in the first game of the second stanza of the Nigeria Professional Football League (Match day 20). This promises to be a cracker as both sides parade a blend of experienced and talented young players. The last meeting between these sides ended in a 1-0 victory for the Pride of Rivers, an encounter that had a lot of controversies including chalking off a late minute equaliser scored by the Evans Ogbonda after the goalkeeper miscalculated. The last time both sides played at the cathedral, Rangers came out tops with a 1-0 win courtesy of Chinemerem Ugwueze's first half strike. Rangers International Football Club are currently sixth on the log with 29 points having won 8, drawn 5 and lost 6 of their last 19 games. On the other hand,Rivers United put up a stellar performance in the first stanza of the league, winning 10,drawing 7 and losing just 2 of their 19 games. They currently sit at the summit of the table with 37 points. Defensively, both teams have been compact with Rangers conceding 15 goals and Rivers United conceding 11 goals in 19 games. Upfront, Rangers currently have 19 goals while Rivers United have scored 11. LAST 6 GAMES RANGERS INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CLUB W L W D W L RIVERS UNITED D W W L D W HEAD-TO-HEAD Rivers United 1-0 Rangers FC Rivers United 1-0 Rangers FC Rangers FC 1-0 Rivers United Rivers United 2-0 Rangers FC Rangers FC 1-0 Rivers United Rangers FC 1-1 Rivers United. TALKING POINTS Can Rangers International Football Club close up the gap to the summit of the table or will Rivers United consolidate their place at the summit of the log?.