Bendel Insurance vs 
Rivers United• NPFL, Nigeria
Betting Odds, Analysis & Prediction
Price board · 1X2captured 25 Oct 12:01 UTC
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.96 | 3.35 | 3.32 | 11.0% |
| Best of all books | 1.96 | 3.35 | 3.32 | 11.0% |
| Average | 1.96 | 3.35 | 3.32 | 11.0% |
Best price per column is highlighted. These are the last prices captured before kickoff; the strip above shows the latest best prices.
Team comparison
Blue marks the stronger side on each line. Ratings come from the match model: attack, defence, form, head to head and a goals model.
Last 10 matches team's goals firstupdated 25 Oct 13:31 UTC
Bendel Insurance
5W 1D 4L · goals 20:17 · per match 2.0 for, 1.7 against
| 11 Oct | A | Sporting Lagos | 1-2 | L |
| 4 Oct | H | Barau FC | 4-1 | W |
| 27 Sep | A | Abia Warriors | 0-3 | L |
| 23 Sep | H | Ikorodu City | 2-1 | W |
| 19 Sep | A | Ranchers Bees | 1-2 | L |
| 13 Sep | H | Kun Khalifat FC | 4-2 | W |
| 6 Sep | A | Nasarawa United | 0-1 | L |
| 30 Aug | H | Warri Wolves | 2-1 | W |
| 6 Jun | H | El Kanemi Warriors | 3-3 | D |
| 1 Jun | H | Crown FC | 3-1 | W |
Rivers United
3W 7D 0L · goals 14:5 · per match 1.4 for, 0.5 against
| 18 Oct | H | Barau FC | 0-0 | D |
| 11 Oct | A | Abia Warriors | 0-0 | D |
| 4 Oct | H | Ikorodu City | 2-0 | W |
| 30 Sep | A | Katsina United | 1-1 | D |
| 28 Sep | A | Ranchers Bees | 0-0 | D |
| 24 Sep | H | Kun Khalifat FC | 5-0 | W |
| 20 Sep | A | Nasarawa United | 1-1 | D |
| 16 Sep | H | Warri Wolves | 2-0 | W |
| 13 Sep | H | San-Pédro | 2-2 | D |
| 5 Sep | A | San-Pédro | 1-1 | D |
Head to head
9 meetings · goals 8:11 · last 9: 1W 5D 3L for Bendel Insurance
| 8 Mar 2026NPFL | NPFL | Rivers United3-1Bendel Insurance |
| 6 Nov 2025NPFL | NPFL | Bendel Insurance0-0Rivers United |
| 30 Jan 2025NPFL | NPFL | Rivers United2-2Bendel Insurance |
| 8 Sep 2024NPFL | NPFL | Bendel Insurance0-0Rivers United |
| 12 Jun 2024NPFL | NPFL | Bendel Insurance2-1Rivers United |
| 28 Dec 2023NPFL | NPFL | Rivers United1-1Bendel Insurance |
| 9 Jun 2023NPFL | NPFL | Rivers United2-1Bendel Insurance |
| 26 May 2019NPFL | NPFL | Rivers United1-0Bendel Insurance |
| 20 Feb 2019NPFL | NPFL | Bendel Insurance1-1Rivers United |
NPFL tablePremier Leagueupdated 29 Oct 09:30 UTC
In the NPFL table, Bendel Insurance sit 6th with 15 points from 9 games, while Rivers United are 1st with 17 points from 10.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivers United | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 14:4 | +10 | 17 |
| 2 | Enugu Rangers | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14:9 | +5 | 17 |
| 3 | Nasarawa United | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11:8 | +3 | 17 |
| 4 | Plateau United | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17:13 | +4 | 15 |
| 5 | Barau FC | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 13:10 | +3 | 15 |
| 6 | Bendel Insurance | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16:14 | +2 | 15 |
| 7 | Sporting Lagos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13:11 | +2 | 15 |
| 8 | Kano Pillars | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 12:11 | +1 | 15 |
| 9 | Niger Tornadoes | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9:8 | +1 | 15 |
| 10 | Doma United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11:11 | 0 | 14 |
| 11 | Ikorodu City | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13:11 | +2 | 13 |
| 12 | Katsina United | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12:14 | -2 | 13 |
| 13 | Kwara United | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11:11 | 0 | 12 |
| 14 | Warri Wolves | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6:7 | -1 | 12 |
| 15 | Shooting Stars | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12:14 | -2 | 12 |
| 16 | Kun Khalifat FC | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9:15 | -6 | 12 |
| 17 | Abia Warriors | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9:13 | -4 | 10 |
| 18 | Ranchers Bees | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10:13 | -3 | 8 |
| 19 | Enyimba | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:15 | -4 | 8 |
| 20 | Inter Lagos | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5:19 | -14 | 2 |
Market · 1X2
Margin-free probabilities from the average price across bookmakers; the books keep a 11.0% margin.
Over / Under 2.5
| Bookmaker | Over | Under | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.02 | 1.67 | 9.4% |
| Best of all books | 2.02 | 1.67 | 9.4% |
| Average | 2.02 | 1.67 | 9.4% |
Both teams to score
| Bookmaker | Yes | No | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.84 | 1.82 | 9.3% |
| Best of all books | 1.84 | 1.82 | 9.3% |
| Average | 1.84 | 1.82 | 9.3% |
Odds Analysis & Prediction
The statistical model rated Bendel Insurance at 35% to win, the draw at 35% and Rivers United at 30% — against average 1X2 odds of 1.96 | 3.35 | 3.32, which imply roughly 51% for a Bendel Insurance win versus the model's 35%.
Form context from the NPFL table: Bendel Insurance are 6th (15 pts, 16-14 goals), Rivers United 1st (17 pts, 14-4).
Over their last five matches, Bendel Insurance averaged 1.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game; Rivers United averaged 0.6 scored and 0.2 conceded.
Statistical advice: Combo Double chance : Bendel Insurance or draw and -3.5 goals (goal line signal: under 3.5 goals).
Probabilities are statistical estimates derived from historical data — not betting advice. Odds shown are bookmaker averages and move until kickoff.
All markets average prices
Full time
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.96 | 3.35 | 3.32 |
Double chance
| 1X | X2 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | 1.64 | 1.21 |
Both teams to score
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 1.84 | 1.82 |
1st half
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.52 | 2.19 | 3.90 |
2nd half
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.52 | 2.19 | 3.90 |
Match goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 1.29 | 3.15 |
| 2 | 1.50 | 2.35 |
| 2.5 | 2.02 | 1.67 |
| 3 | 3.01 | 1.31 |
| 3.5 | 3.82 | 1.20 |
Asian handicap
| Line | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| -1 | 3.12 | 1.29 |
| 0 | 1.46 | 2.44 |
| +1 | 1.30 | 3.07 |
Next NPFL matches
| 30 Oct | Niger Tornadoes – Barau FC |