Bendel Insurance vs Rivers United: match statistics
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Bendel Insurance vs Rivers United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bendel Insurance plays Rivers United in NPFL (Nigeria). The game is scheduled for October 25, 2026. Venue: Uniben Sport Complex.
Recent form
Bendel Insurance has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Rivers United has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Bendel Insurance scores 1.75 goals per game and allows 1.63. Rivers United scores 1.56 and allows 0.22. Games in this league average 2.39 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Bendel Insurance's games and 22% of Rivers United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 88% and 11%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rivers United has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.29 per game. Bendel Insurance takes 4.4 shots per game, while Rivers United takes 7.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Bendel Insurance leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 1.13 goals per game after halftime. Rivers United leads at halftime in 44% and scores 0.89 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bendel Insurance's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Rivers United, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 2.39 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Rivers United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.29 | 0.22 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.17 | 0.44 |
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.
Rivers United is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Bendel Insurance · 1.8 pts / game - Rivers United
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 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.75 goals / game - Bendel Insurance · 1.56 goals / game - Rivers United
Rivers United is 641% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Bendel Insurance · 0.22 goals / game - Rivers United
Bendel Insurance scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while Rivers United keeps a clean sheet in 78% (7 of 9 games).
Rivers United scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Bendel Insurance keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 8 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 - Rivers United
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.
Rivers United is 51% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / game - Bendel Insurance · 1.89 pts / game - Rivers United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bendel Insurance - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rivers United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 56%. 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 | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +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 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). 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
Bendel Insurance
Rivers United
* 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 | Rivers United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.38 | 2.39 | ▼ 1.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 45% | ▼ 22% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 88% | 41% | ▼ 11% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 34% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 70% | ▼ 44% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 68% | ▼ 56% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Bendel Insurance's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Rivers United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Bendel Insurance and Rivers United play?
Bendel Insurance face Rivers United on October 25, 2026 in NPFL at Uniben Sport Complex. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Bendel Insurance and Rivers United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Bendel Insurance won 0, Rivers United won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Bendel Insurance vs Rivers United?
Bendel Insurance score 1.75 goals per game on average and Rivers United 1.56. The NPFL average is 2.39 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Bendel Insurance's matches and 22% of Rivers United's.
What form are Bendel Insurance and Rivers United in?
Over the last 5 games Bendel Insurance have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Rivers United 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bendel Insurance vs Rivers United?
The statistical background for Bendel Insurance vs Rivers United — 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.