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 played Bendel Insurance in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 15 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Bayelsa United: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Bendel Insurance: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bayelsa United scores 0.88 and concedes 1.12 goals per match. Bendel Insurance scores 1.16 and concedes 0.92. League average: 1.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bayelsa United 52%, Bendel Insurance 44%. Over 2.5: Bayelsa United 28%, Bendel Insurance 24%. League level: BTTS 35%, Over 2.5 26%.
xG, shots and style
Bendel Insurance has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.27. Bayelsa United: 6.4 shots per match, Bendel Insurance: 9.6.
Match halves
Bayelsa United: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.40. Bendel Insurance: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.48.
Goals by minute
Bayelsa United: 61-75 (6 goals). Bendel Insurance: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 1.82 goals per match, BTTS 35%, Over 2.5 26%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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) | 31% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.32 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Bayelsa United · 1.6 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 32% better for: goals scored per match.
0.88 goals / match - Bayelsa United · 1.16 goals / match - Bendel Insurance
Bendel Insurance is 22% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.12 goals / match - Bayelsa United · 0.92 goals / match - Bendel Insurance
Bayelsa United scores in 64% of matches (16 of 25 matches), while Bendel Insurance keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 matches).
Bendel Insurance scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 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 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / match - Bayelsa United · 1.48 pts / match - Bendel Insurance
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bayelsa United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 28%. 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 28% of matches and wins 36%. 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 | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* 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 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 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 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 | ▲ 2.00 | 1.82 | ▲ 2.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 35% | ▲ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 28% | 26% | ▼ 24% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 39% | ▼ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 68% | 59% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | • 60% | 60% | ▲ 64% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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 0.88 goals per game on average and Bendel Insurance 1.16. The NPFL average is 1.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Bayelsa United's matches and 44% of Bendel Insurance's.
What form are Bayelsa United and Bendel Insurance in?
Over the last 5 games Bayelsa United have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Bendel Insurance 2-2-1 (1.60 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.