Our Bendel Insurance vs Rivers United Prediction: 1-0
Bendel Insurance vs Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday November 6, 2025. We predict a narrow 1-0 victory for Bendel Insurance, as their solid defense should be enough to keep Rivers United at bay.
This Bendel Insurance vs Rivers United prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bendel Insurance's Last Match – Bendel Insurance vs Warri Wolves FC
Bendel Insurance will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Nigeria Premier League draw against Warri Wolves FC on November 1.
Rivers United's Last Match – Rivers United vs Nasarawa United
Rivers United will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Nigeria Premier League win against Nasarawa United on November 2. In that match, Rivers United recorded 56% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rivers United | 56% | 0 (4) | - | 46 |
 Nasarawa United | 44% | 0 (1) | - | 37 |
Bendel Insurance vs Rivers United Stats
Key Stats
| Bendel Insurance | Rivers United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.54 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 0.75 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bendel Insurance are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Rivers United average 0.8 scored and 0.4 conceded per game.
Bendel Insurance 9-12
Rivers United 8-4
What are the odds for this match?
Bendel Insurance to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.4
Rivers United to win: @3.1