Nasarawa United vs Bendel Insurance: match statistics
Nasarawa United displays impressive home form with a 62% win rate at home and a positive goal difference of +10 in home matches. The hosts score effectively at their own stadium (averaging 1.31 goals per game) with high possession (57%) and only 15% of matches without a goal. Bendel Insurance has poor away effectiveness with only a 23% win rate and a negative goal difference of -3, as well as a very high rate of matches without scoring (46%). xG statistics also favor the hosts (2.14 vs 1.36), suggesting a higher quality of chances created. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.2 points per game each), however, Nasarawa United's home advantage should tip the scales in their favor, although the guests' solid defense (31% clean sheets) could make it a closely contested match.
Nasarawa United vs Bendel Insurance: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Nasarawa United played Bendel Insurance in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Nasarawa United: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Bendel Insurance: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Nasarawa United scores 0.92 and concedes 0.77 goals per match. Bendel Insurance scores 1.12 and concedes 0.88. League average: 1.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Nasarawa United 38%, Bendel Insurance 42%. Over 2.5: Nasarawa United 27%, Bendel Insurance 23%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 26%.
xG, shots and style
Nasarawa United has higher xG: 1.73 vs 1.59. Nasarawa United: 8.7 shots per match, Bendel Insurance: 9.2.
Match halves
Nasarawa United: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.42. Bendel Insurance: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.46.
Goals by minute
Nasarawa United: 31-45+ (7 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 36%, Over 2.5 26%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Nasarawa United displays impressive home form with a 62% win rate at home and a positive goal difference of +10 in home matches. The hosts score effectively at their own stadium (averaging 1.31 goals per game) with high possession (57%) and only 15% of matches without a goal. Bendel Insurance has poor away effectiveness with only a 23% win rate and a negative goal difference of -3, as well as a very high rate of matches without scoring (46%). xG statistics also favor the hosts (2.14 vs 1.36), suggesting a higher quality of chances created. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.2 points per game each), however, Nasarawa United's home advantage should tip the scales in their favor, although the guests' solid defense (31% clean sheets) could make it a closely contested match.
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
| Nasarawa United | Bendel Insurance | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.33 |
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.
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 22% better for: goals scored per match.
0.92 goals / match - Nasarawa United · 1.12 goals / match - Bendel Insurance
Nasarawa United is 14% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.77 goals / match - Nasarawa United · 0.88 goals / match - Bendel Insurance
Nasarawa United scores in 62% of matches (16 of 26 matches), while Bendel Insurance keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 matches).
Bendel Insurance scores in 65% of matches (17 of 26 matches), while Nasarawa United keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 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 - Nasarawa 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 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / match - Nasarawa United · 1.46 pts / match - Bendel Insurance
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nasarawa United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 42%. 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 27% of matches and wins 35%. 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 | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
* 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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
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
Nasarawa 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
| Nasarawa United | Liga | Bendel Insurance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.69 | 1.82 | ▲ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 38% | 36% | ▲ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 27% | 26% | ▼ 23% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 35% | 39% | • 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 59% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | • 58% | 59% | ▲ 62% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Nasarawa United 1 - 0 - 0 Bendel Insurance. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Nasarawa United vs Bendel Insurance?
The NPFL match finished Nasarawa United 1:0 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 Nasarawa United vs Bendel Insurance?
Nasarawa United score 0.92 goals per game on average and Bendel Insurance 1.12. The NPFL average is 1.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Nasarawa United's matches and 42% of Bendel Insurance's.
What form are Nasarawa United and Bendel Insurance in?
Over the last 5 games Nasarawa United have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Bendel Insurance 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nasarawa United vs Bendel Insurance?
The statistical background for Nasarawa 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.