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
Key match information
Niger Tornadoes played Bendel Insurance in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 1 February 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Niger Tornadoes: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Bendel Insurance: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Niger Tornadoes scores 1.22 and concedes 0.83 goals per match. Bendel Insurance scores 1.09 and concedes 0.91. League average: 1.83 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Niger Tornadoes 30%, Bendel Insurance 43%. Over 2.5: Niger Tornadoes 30%, Bendel Insurance 22%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 26%.
xG, shots and style
Bendel Insurance has higher xG: 1.63 vs 1.47. Niger Tornadoes: 7.5 shots per match, Bendel Insurance: 9.7.
Match halves
Niger Tornadoes: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.70. Bendel Insurance: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.48.
Goals by minute
Niger Tornadoes: 76-90+ (8 goals). Bendel Insurance: 0-15 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 1.83 goals per match, BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 26%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Bendel Insurance is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Niger Tornadoes · 2 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.
Niger Tornadoes is 12% better for: goals scored per match.
1.22 goals / match - Niger Tornadoes · 1.09 goals / match - Bendel Insurance
Niger Tornadoes is 10% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.83 goals / match - Niger Tornadoes · 0.91 goals / match - Bendel Insurance
Niger Tornadoes scores in 70% of matches (16 of 23 matches), while Bendel Insurance keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 matches).
Bendel Insurance scores in 65% of matches (15 of 23 matches), while Niger Tornadoes keeps a clean sheet in 43% (10 of 23 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 - Niger Tornadoes
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.
Niger Tornadoes is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / match - Niger Tornadoes · 1.35 pts / match - Bendel Insurance
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Niger Tornadoes - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 43%. 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 22% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Niger Tornadoes
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
| Niger Tornadoes | Liga | Bendel Insurance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Niger Tornadoes 0 - 0 - 1 Bendel Insurance. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.