The Great Benin City football club Bendel Insurance is preparing for a conundrum against the visiting side Rivers United in a rescheduled NPFL match day 9 fixture on Thursday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
Statistics have it that both Bendel Insurance and the opponent Rivers United have clashed 5 times, with each averaging 1.20 goals per game. However, the bigger question is: Who will emerge victorious in this encounter? At The Port City, we offer valuable insights to assist you in making an informed wager.
Rivers United: Form and Statistics
Looking at the current form of Rivers United, and placing it on a binary system, the draw for the group stage of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League has laid the groundwork for another thrilling continental season. The pride of River State will compete in Group A alongside some of Africa’s premier football clubs. The Pride of Rivers will go head-to-head with RS Berkane, the Moroccan giants, Pyramids FC, the Egyptian champions, and Power Dynamos, the Zambian powerhouse.
Notwithstanding, it is unarguably that this group is poised to be one of the most fiercely contested of the season. Rivers United recently faced a resilient Ikorodu City team, resulting in a goalless draw. After Rivers United’s 3-1 victory over the Black Bulls of Mozambique in the CAF Champions League, the team manager, Finidi George, aimed to maintain the team’s momentum.
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H2H STATISTICS
It is statistically proven that both Rivers United and Bendel Insurance have encountered each other 5 times in head-to-head matches.
• However, despite diverse competition matches this season, it is claimed that Rivers United remains unbeaten in 22 of their last 24 home matches in the Professional Football League. This shows that they have demonstrated strength at home, averaging 0.80 goals scored and only 0.40 goals conceded per game.
• On the one hand, the pride of Rivers State has allowed the fewest goals and suffered the fewest number of defeats in the NPFL. They have also not scored 2 or more goals in any home match this season.
• And on the other hand, Bendel Insurance has conceded 12 goals this season in the NPFL. On average, they allow a goal every 75 minutes, equating to 1.2 goals per game.
• In 9 of their 10 matches, the total goals have been under 2.5. This results in a 90% rate for under 2.5 goals. The average goal tally in these matches has been 2 goals combined from both teams.
Predictions
• Our match prediction is BTTS (yes)
• Our betting tip is Under 2.5 total goals
• Our last match prediction is Over 7.5 Corners wit
