Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance FC Prediction & Betting Tips - NPFL Premier League
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by Ita Emmanuel | in NPFL Premier League Predictions
Rivers United will look to extend their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League table when they host Bendel Insurance in this Matchday 29 cracker on Sunday. They sit top of the standings with 47 points, while Bendel Insurance are sixth on 41 points. Here is our prediction.
Rivers United have shown no signs of slowing down in their push for a second Nigeria Premier Football League title. They thrashed El Kanemi Warriors 3–0 on Wednesday, opening a two-point gap at the top of the table with two matches outstanding.
The 2022 champions have won two of their last three matches. They boast a remarkable 11–2–1 record in their 14 home league matches this season, including an impressive eight wins from their last nine home matches (D1).
Alex Oweilayefa led the charge, scoring a hat-trick as Bendel Insurance ran out 4–0 winners against Ikorodu City last time out. That victory saw them rack up 41 points from 10 wins, 11 draws, and seven defeats.
The Benin Arsenal could close the gap to the top-four with a win on Sunday, but it will not be a stroll in the park. They are winless in their last four away matches, including their previous four visits to Rivers United.
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Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance FC Form
Rivers United and Bendel Insurance FC's standings in the NPFL Premier League
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67 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | +13 |
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56 | 38 | 14 | 14 | 10 | +7 |
Rivers United and Bendel Insurance FC Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
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3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
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4/6 (67%)
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2/6 (33%)
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4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
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2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
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Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance FC Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Rivers United - Bendel Insurance FC Key Points
- Rivers United have won two of their last three matches.
- Rivers United have won eight of their last nine NPFL home matches.
- Bendel Insurance are winless in their last four away matches.
- Bendel Insurance have failed to win their previous four trips to face Rivers United.
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Our Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance FC Prediction
Rivers United have picked up 25 points from a possible 27 in their last nine home league matches. They are the third-best home team this season with 11 wins, two draws and just one defeat across their 14 fixtures at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium and have won two of their last three matches.
Bendel Insurance are unlikely to pose a significant challenge to the hosts. They have struggled for results on the road lately and are winless in their previous away games against Rivers United. Our Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance prediction is Rivers United wins.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
