Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City: match statistics
Bendel Insurance displays significantly better home form with a 46% win rate and an impressive +9 goal difference at their home stadium. The hosts average 1.38 goals per home match with an xG of 1.74, pointing to offensive efficiency. Ikorodu City has very poor away results—merely 15% wins and a negative goal difference of -4, averaging just 0.69 goals scored away. The visitors' high Failed To Score rate (46%) in away matches and low efficiency (2 shots on target per match) further diminish their chances. Although Ikorodu City sits higher in the table, their away form is considerably inferior to Bendel Insurance's home form, making the hosts the favorites for this fixture.
Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bendel Insurance played against Ikorodu City in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Bendel Insurance has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Ikorodu City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Bendel Insurance scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 0.89. Ikorodu City scores 0.96 and allows 0.59. Games in this league average 1.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Bendel Insurance's games and 30% of Ikorodu City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 22% and 15%, compared with league averages of 35% for BTTS and 25% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bendel Insurance has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.39 per game. Bendel Insurance takes 9.0 shots per game, while Ikorodu City takes 7.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Bendel Insurance leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Ikorodu City leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bendel Insurance's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Ikorodu City, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 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 25% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Bendel Insurance displays significantly better home form with a 46% win rate and an impressive +9 goal difference at their home stadium. The hosts average 1.38 goals per home match with an xG of 1.74, pointing to offensive efficiency. Ikorodu City has very poor away results—merely 15% wins and a negative goal difference of -4, averaging just 0.69 goals scored away. The visitors' high Failed To Score rate (46%) in away matches and low efficiency (2 shots on target per match) further diminish their chances. Although Ikorodu City sits higher in the table, their away form is considerably inferior to Bendel Insurance's home form, making the hosts the favorites for this fixture.
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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
| Bendel Insurance | Ikorodu City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.40 |
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.
Ikorodu City is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Bendel Insurance · 2 pts / game - Ikorodu City
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 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.07 goals / game - Bendel Insurance · 0.96 goals / game - Ikorodu City
Ikorodu City is 51% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.89 goals / game - Bendel Insurance · 0.59 goals / game - Ikorodu City
Bendel Insurance scores in 63% of games (17 of 27 games), while Ikorodu City keeps a clean sheet in 59% (16 of 27 games).
Ikorodu City scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 games), while Bendel Insurance keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 games).
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 - Bendel Insurance
Over / Under - Ikorodu City
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bendel Insurance - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 33%. 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.
Ikorodu City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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
Bendel Insurance
Ikorodu City
* 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
| Bendel Insurance | Liga | Ikorodu City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 1.96 | 1.82 | ▼ 1.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 41% | 35% | ▼ 30% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 22% | 25% | ▼ 15% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 37% | 39% | ▲ 59% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 60% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | • 59% | 59% | ▼ 41% |
^ 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
Starting lineup
Away team
Substitutes
Head-to-head
Record from Bendel Insurance's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Ikorodu City. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City?
The NPFL match finished Bendel Insurance 4:0 Ikorodu City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City?
Bendel Insurance score 1.07 goals per game on average and Ikorodu City 0.96. The NPFL average is 1.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 25% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Bendel Insurance's matches and 30% of Ikorodu City's.
What form are Bendel Insurance and Ikorodu City in?
Over the last 5 games Bendel Insurance have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Ikorodu City 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.