🇳🇬 NPFL
· Regular Season - 29
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Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance - NPFL
Rivers United
D
D
W
L
W
15:00
Sun, 08 Mar 2026
Bendel Insurance
D
W
D
L
W
Yakubu Gowon Stadium
Match Preview
A crucial clash unfolds in the NPFL as league leaders Rivers United host Bendel Insurance in this Round 29 encounter. Rivers United, currently perched atop the table with 49 points, will be looking to solidify their position and fend off challengers. Bendel Insurance, sitting comfortably in 6th with 41 points, have ambitions of climbing higher and securing a continental spot. The stakes are high for both teams at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium.
Rivers United's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent with two draws, a win, a loss, and another draw in their last five outings. While their overall form is mixed, their home record is formidable, boasting 11 wins, 2 draws, and only a single defeat. Bendel Insurance, meanwhile, have struggled on the road, managing only 3 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses away from home. Their recent form includes a draw against Ikorodu City, suggesting a potential lack of momentum heading into this fixture.
Historically, this has been a tricky fixture for Rivers United. The last five head-to-head encounters have seen Bendel Insurance win once and the other four ending in draws, a statistic that will undoubtedly be on the home side's mind. While no major injuries have been reported, the psychological edge might favor Bendel Insurance given their past success against Rivers United. However, Rivers United's strong home record and need to secure their top spot will be a huge motivator in this crucial match.
Rivers United's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent with two draws, a win, a loss, and another draw in their last five outings. While their overall form is mixed, their home record is formidable, boasting 11 wins, 2 draws, and only a single defeat. Bendel Insurance, meanwhile, have struggled on the road, managing only 3 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses away from home. Their recent form includes a draw against Ikorodu City, suggesting a potential lack of momentum heading into this fixture.
Historically, this has been a tricky fixture for Rivers United. The last five head-to-head encounters have seen Bendel Insurance win once and the other four ending in draws, a statistic that will undoubtedly be on the home side's mind. While no major injuries have been reported, the psychological edge might favor Bendel Insurance given their past success against Rivers United. However, Rivers United's strong home record and need to secure their top spot will be a huge motivator in this crucial match.
Our Predictions
1X2
1
65%
1.53
high
BTTS
BTTS No
54%
2.00
medium
CS
1-0
12%
9.00
medium
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HT/FT
1/1
29%
3.72
medium
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O/U
Under 2.5
68%
1.48
high
Match Info
Stadium
Yakubu Gowon Stadium
Referee
-
Round
Regular Season - 29
Rivers United
Bendel Insurance
64.7%
Win Probability
35.3%
Match Analysis
Combo Double chance : Rivers United or draw and -3.5 goals
Predicted winner: Rivers United — Win or draw
Rivers United
35.00%
Draw
35.00%
Bendel Insurance
30.00%
Expected goals:
-2.5 - -2.5
Head to Head
Rivers United
Bendel Insurance
0
1
0 wins
4 draws
1 wins
2025-11-06
Bendel Insurance
0 - 0
Rivers United
HT: 0-0
2025-01-30
Rivers United
2 - 2
Bendel Insurance
HT: 1-1
2024-09-08
Bendel Insurance
0 - 0
Rivers United
HT: 0-0
2024-06-12
Bendel Insurance
2 - 1
Rivers United
HT: 1-0
2023-12-28
Rivers United
1 - 1
Bendel Insurance
HT: 1-1
Odds
Bet365
Home
1.53
Draw
3.30
Away
6.25
Home
2.20
Draw
1.95
Away
7.50
Over 2.5
2.60
Under 2.5
1.48
Home -1
2.00
Away -1
1.80
Home/Draw
1.07
Home/Away
1.80
Draw/Away
1.62
1:0
3.50
2:0
5.00
2:1
6.00
3:0
8.50
3:1
17.00
3:2
41.00
4:0
17.00
4:1
34.00
0:0
5.50
1:1
7.00
2:2
26.00
0:1
10.00
0:2
26.00
0:3
51.00
1:2
21.00
1:3
51.00
2:3
67.00
4:2
67.00
5:0
34.00
5:1
51.00
6:0
51.00
1:0
3.25
2:0
8.00
2:1
29.00
3:0
23.00
3:1
67.00
4:0
51.00
0:0
2.25
1:1
12.00
2:2
81.00
0:1
8.00
0:2
41.00
0:3
81.00
1:2
51.00
Home
1.17
Away
4.50
Over 2
2.00
Under 2
1.80
NPFL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Rivers United
|
26 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 24:14 | +10 | 49 |
W
L
W
D
D
|
| 2. |
Enugu Rangers
|
28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 32:20 | +12 | 47 |
W
D
W
D
W
|
| 3. |
Ikorodu City
|
28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 26:20 | +6 | 45 |
L
D
W
W
L
|
| 4. |
Nasarawa United
|
28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 25:22 | +3 | 44 |
L
W
L
D
D
|
| 5. |
Abia Warriors
|
28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 22:20 | +2 | 43 |
L
W
D
D
L
|
| 6. |
Bendel Insurance
|
28 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 34:24 | +10 | 41 |
W
L
D
W
D
|
| 7. |
Shooting Stars
|
27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 27:28 | -1 | 41 |
W
L
W
L
L
|
| 8. |
El Kanemi Warriors
|
29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 26:32 | -6 | 41 |
L
L
W
L
W
|
| 9. |
Katsina United
|
28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 25:26 | -1 | 38 |
L
D
W
D
W
|
| 10. |
Barau FC
|
28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 23:25 | -2 | 37 |
W
L
D
W
W
|
| 11. |
Warri Wolves
|
28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 25:26 | -1 | 36 |
D
D
L
D
L
|
| 12. |
Plateau United
|
28 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 27:31 | -4 | 36 |
L
W
L
W
W
|
| 13. |
Niger Tornadoes
|
27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 30:25 | +5 | 35 |
D
L
L
D
D
|
| 14. |
Wikki Tourist
|
29 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 26:30 | -4 | 35 |
W
L
W
L
D
|
| 15. |
Bayelsa United
|
28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 24:29 | -5 | 34 |
W
D
D
D
L
|
| 16. |
Enyimba
|
28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 28:30 | -2 | 33 |
D
D
L
L
W
|
| 17. |
Kano Pillars
|
28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 22:28 | -6 | 32 |
L
W
D
W
L
|
| 18. |
Remo Stars
|
28 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 26:34 | -8 | 30 |
W
L
D
L
L
|
| 19. |
Kwara United
|
28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 19:25 | -6 | 29 |
W
L
D
D
L
|
| 20. |
Kun Khalifat FC
|
28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 24:32 | -8 | 29 |
D
W
L
W
W
|
Champions League
Relegation
Season Form
Rivers United
2
Wins
2
Draws
1
Losses
GF: 24
GA: 14
GD: +10
Bendel Insurance
2
Wins
2
Draws
1
Losses
GF: 33
GA: 24
GD: +9
Last 5 Matches
Rivers United
04 Mar
H
El Kanemi Warriors
3-0
W
01 Mar
A
Bayelsa United
0-1
L
Bendel Insurance
01 Mar
H
Ikorodu City
4-0
W