Niger Tornadoes vs Bendel Insurance: match statistics
Niger Tornadoes are showcasing impressive home form with an 82% win rate and just a 9% loss rate at their own stadium, resulting in a +17 goal difference in home matches. The team averages 2 goals per game at home, conceding only 0.45, and has kept clean sheets in 73% of home fixtures. Bendel Insurance has a significantly weaker away record with just a 27% win rate and 45% loss rate on the road, scoring an average of only 0.82 goals and failing to score in 45% of away matches. The disparity in shooting accuracy (14% for the hosts vs 7% for the visitors) and possession (53% vs 49%) further favors Niger Tornadoes. Although Bendel Insurance holds better recent form over the last five matches overall (2.0 PPG vs 1.4 PPG), Niger Tornadoes' dominance at their home ground makes them the clear favorite for this fixture.
Niger Tornadoes vs Bendel Insurance: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Niger Tornadoes played against Bendel Insurance in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on February 1, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Niger Tornadoes has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Bendel Insurance has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Niger Tornadoes scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 0.83. Bendel Insurance scores 1.09 and allows 0.91. Games in this league average 1.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 30% of Niger Tornadoes's games and 43% of Bendel Insurance's. The Over 2.5 rates are 30% and 22%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 26% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bendel Insurance has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.47 per game. Niger Tornadoes takes 7.5 shots per game, while Bendel Insurance takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Niger Tornadoes leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Bendel Insurance leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
Niger Tornadoes's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Bendel Insurance, it is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.83 goals. Both teams score in 36% 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, 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
Niger Tornadoes are showcasing impressive home form with an 82% win rate and just a 9% loss rate at their own stadium, resulting in a +17 goal difference in home matches. The team averages 2 goals per game at home, conceding only 0.45, and has kept clean sheets in 73% of home fixtures. Bendel Insurance has a significantly weaker away record with just a 27% win rate and 45% loss rate on the road, scoring an average of only 0.82 goals and failing to score in 45% of away matches. The disparity in shooting accuracy (14% for the hosts vs 7% for the visitors) and possession (53% vs 49%) further favors Niger Tornadoes. Although Bendel Insurance holds better recent form over the last five matches overall (2.0 PPG vs 1.4 PPG), Niger Tornadoes' dominance at their home ground makes them the clear favorite 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
| Niger Tornadoes | Bendel Insurance | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.51 | 0.30 |
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 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Niger Tornadoes · 2 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.
Niger Tornadoes is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.22 goals / game - Niger Tornadoes · 1.09 goals / game - Bendel Insurance
Niger Tornadoes is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.83 goals / game - Niger Tornadoes · 0.91 goals / game - Bendel Insurance
Niger Tornadoes scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Bendel Insurance keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 meczów).
Bendel Insurance scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Niger Tornadoes keeps a clean sheet in 43% (10 of 23 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 - Niger Tornadoes
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.
Niger Tornadoes is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Niger Tornadoes · 1.35 pts / game - Bendel Insurance
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Niger Tornadoes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bendel Insurance - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 35%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 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
Niger Tornadoes
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
| Niger Tornadoes | Liga | Bendel Insurance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.04 | 1.83 | ▲ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 30% | 36% | ▲ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 30% | 26% | ▼ 22% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 38% | ▼ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 60% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 70% | 59% | ▲ 61% |
^ 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
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Niger Tornadoes's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Bendel Insurance. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Niger Tornadoes vs Bendel Insurance?
The NPFL match finished Niger Tornadoes 2:2 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 Niger Tornadoes vs Bendel Insurance?
Niger Tornadoes score 1.22 goals per game on average and Bendel Insurance 1.09. The NPFL average is 1.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 30% of Niger Tornadoes's matches and 43% of Bendel Insurance's.
What form are Niger Tornadoes and Bendel Insurance in?
Over the last 5 games Niger Tornadoes have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Bendel Insurance 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Niger Tornadoes vs Bendel Insurance?
The statistical background for Niger Tornadoes 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.