Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance: match statistics
Rivers United displays impressive home form with a 79% win rate and as many as 79% clean sheets at their own stadium, making them one of the strongest home teams in the league. The team holds the top position in the table and has a positive goal difference of +12 in home matches, scoring an average of 1.14 goals while conceding only 0.29 per match. Bendel Insurance shows significant problems in away matches, losing as many as 43% of fixtures and failing to score in half of their away encounters (FTS% 50%). The difference in expected goals is clear – Rivers generates an average of 1.71 xG at home against only 0.78 xG conceded, while Bendel Insurance has 1.29 xG for and as many as 1.63 xG against in away games. Considering the home side's dominance on their own turf, the visitors' poor away form, and the difference in the quality of play displayed, I strongly favor a Rivers United victory in this match.
Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rivers United played against Bendel Insurance in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Rivers United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Bendel Insurance has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Rivers United scores 0.92 goals per game and allows 0.54. Bendel Insurance scores 1.18 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 1.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Rivers United's games and 39% of Bendel Insurance's. The Over 2.5 rates are 19% and 25%, 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, 1.54 to 1.46 per game. Rivers United takes 8.3 shots per game, while Bendel Insurance takes 8.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Rivers United leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.62 goals per game after halftime. Bendel Insurance leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.46 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rivers United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Bendel Insurance, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.84 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, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 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
Rivers United displays impressive home form with a 79% win rate and as many as 79% clean sheets at their own stadium, making them one of the strongest home teams in the league. The team holds the top position in the table and has a positive goal difference of +12 in home matches, scoring an average of 1.14 goals while conceding only 0.29 per match. Bendel Insurance shows significant problems in away matches, losing as many as 43% of fixtures and failing to score in half of their away encounters (FTS% 50%). The difference in expected goals is clear – Rivers generates an average of 1.71 xG at home against only 0.78 xG conceded, while Bendel Insurance has 1.29 xG for and as many as 1.63 xG against in away games. Considering the home side's dominance on their own turf, the visitors' poor away form, and the difference in the quality of play displayed, I strongly favor a Rivers United victory in this match.
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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
| Rivers United | Bendel Insurance | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.37 |
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.
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 28% better for: goals scored per game.
0.92 goals / game - Rivers United · 1.18 goals / game - Bendel Insurance
Rivers United is 59% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.54 goals / game - Rivers United · 0.86 goals / game - Bendel Insurance
Rivers United scores in 77% of games (20 of 26 meczów), while Bendel Insurance keeps a clean sheet in 39% (11 of 28 meczów).
Bendel Insurance scores in 64% of games (18 of 28 meczów), while Rivers United keeps a clean sheet in 62% (16 of 26 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 - Rivers 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 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.08 pts / game - Rivers United · 1.46 pts / game - Bendel Insurance
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rivers United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bendel Insurance - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 36%. 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 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). 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
Rivers 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
| Rivers United | Liga | Bendel Insurance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.46 | 1.84 | ▲ 2.04 |
| Both teams scored | • 35% | 36% | ▲ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 19% | 26% | • 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 62% | 38% | • 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 58% | 60% | • 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Rivers United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Bendel Insurance. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance?
The NPFL match finished Rivers United 3:1 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 Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance?
Rivers United score 0.92 goals per game on average and Bendel Insurance 1.18. The NPFL average is 1.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Rivers United's matches and 39% of Bendel Insurance's.
What form are Rivers United and Bendel Insurance in?
Over the last 5 games Rivers United have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Bendel Insurance 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.