Bayelsa United vs Bendel Insurance: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates evenly balanced chances for both teams, with a slight advantage for the hosts. Bayelsa United shows solid home form with a 42% win rate and a positive goal difference (+1) at their stadium, while their last five matches have yielded 1.2 points per game. Bendel Insurance, despite a higher league position (6th), struggles away from home with just a 25% win rate and a negative goal difference (-3). The visitors' recent form is better (1.6 PPG), but their 42% away loss rate and high rate of matches without scoring (42% FTS) raise concerns. The hosts have the advantage in possession (53% vs 47%) and a higher home xG (1.58 vs the visitors' 1.36 away), suggesting greater offensive efficiency. Considering all factors, a draw or a narrow home win appears most probable, with the evenly matched nature of the contest favoring a share of the points.
Bayelsa United vs Bendel Insurance: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bayelsa United played against Bendel Insurance in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on February 15, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Bayelsa United has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Bendel Insurance has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Bayelsa United scores 0.88 goals per game and allows 1.12. Bendel Insurance scores 1.16 and allows 0.92. Games in this league average 1.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Bayelsa United's games and 44% of Bendel Insurance's. The Over 2.5 rates are 28% and 24%, compared with league averages of 35% for BTTS and 26% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bendel Insurance has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.27 per game. Bayelsa United takes 6.4 shots per game, while Bendel Insurance takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Bayelsa United leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.40 goals per game after halftime. Bendel Insurance leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bayelsa United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). For Bendel Insurance, it is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.82 goals. Both teams score in 35% of games, and 26% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis indicates evenly balanced chances for both teams, with a slight advantage for the hosts. Bayelsa United shows solid home form with a 42% win rate and a positive goal difference (+1) at their stadium, while their last five matches have yielded 1.2 points per game. Bendel Insurance, despite a higher league position (6th), struggles away from home with just a 25% win rate and a negative goal difference (-3). The visitors' recent form is better (1.6 PPG), but their 42% away loss rate and high rate of matches without scoring (42% FTS) raise concerns. The hosts have the advantage in possession (53% vs 47%) and a higher home xG (1.58 vs the visitors' 1.36 away), suggesting greater offensive efficiency. Considering all factors, a draw or a narrow home win appears most probable, with the evenly matched nature of the contest favoring a share of the points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bayelsa United | Bendel Insurance | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bendel Insurance is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Bayelsa United · 1.6 pts / game - Bendel Insurance
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bendel Insurance is 32% better for: goals scored per game.
0.88 goals / game - Bayelsa United · 1.16 goals / game - Bendel Insurance
Bendel Insurance is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Bayelsa United · 0.92 goals / game - Bendel Insurance
Bayelsa United scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while Bendel Insurance keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).
Bendel Insurance scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bayelsa United
Over / Under - Bendel Insurance
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bendel Insurance is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / game - Bayelsa United · 1.48 pts / game - Bendel Insurance
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bayelsa United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bendel Insurance - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bayelsa United
Bendel Insurance
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NPFL).
Teams vs league
| Bayelsa United | Liga | Bendel Insurance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.00 | 1.82 | ▲ 2.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 35% | ▲ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 28% | 26% | ▼ 24% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 39% | ▼ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 68% | 59% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | • 60% | 60% | ▲ 64% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Head-to-head
Record from Bayelsa United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Bendel Insurance. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bayelsa United vs Bendel Insurance?
The NPFL match finished Bayelsa United 0:0 Bendel Insurance. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bayelsa United vs Bendel Insurance?
Bayelsa United score 0.88 goals per game on average and Bendel Insurance 1.16. The NPFL average is 1.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Bayelsa United's matches and 44% of Bendel Insurance's.
What form are Bayelsa United and Bendel Insurance in?
Over the last 5 games Bayelsa United have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Bendel Insurance 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bayelsa United vs Bendel Insurance?
The statistical background for Bayelsa United vs Bendel Insurance — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.