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
Key match information
Bayelsa United play Bendel Insurance in NPFL (Nigeria). The match date is 15 February 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Bayelsa United: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Bendel Insurance: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bayelsa United scores 0.97 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. Bendel Insurance scores 1.16 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.02 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bayelsa United 47%, Bendel Insurance 45%. Over 2.5: Bayelsa United 32%, Bendel Insurance 34%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
Bendel Insurance has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.24. Bayelsa United: 6.6 shots per match, Bendel Insurance: 6.9.
Match halves
Bayelsa United: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.50. Bendel Insurance: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Bayelsa United: 16-30 (8 goals). Bendel Insurance: 0-15 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 2.02 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 34%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Bayelsa United | Bendel Insurance | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.22 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.49 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Bendel Insurance is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Bayelsa United · 2 pts / match - 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 20% better for: goals scored per match.
0.97 goals / match - Bayelsa United · 1.16 goals / match - Bendel Insurance
Bendel Insurance is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Bayelsa United · 1 goals / match - Bendel Insurance
Bayelsa United scores in 61% of matches (23 of 38 matches), while Bendel Insurance keeps a clean sheet in 37% (14 of 38 matches).
Bendel Insurance scores in 68% of matches (26 of 38 matches), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 21% (8 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Bayelsa United
Over / Under — Bendel Insurance
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / match - Bayelsa United · 1.34 pts / match - Bendel Insurance
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bayelsa United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Bendel Insurance - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bayelsa United
Bendel Insurance
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 2.08 | 2.02 | ▲ 2.16 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 47% | 38% | ▲ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 34% | • 34% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 37% | • 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 66% | 61% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 66% | 64% | ▲ 68% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Bayelsa United 0 - 1 - 0 Bendel Insurance. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 0.97 goals per game on average and Bendel Insurance 1.16. The NPFL average is 2.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Bayelsa United's matches and 45% of Bendel Insurance's.
What form are Bayelsa United and Bendel Insurance in?
Over the last 5 games Bayelsa United have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Bendel Insurance 3-1-1 (2.00 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.