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On February 28, 2026, at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Nigeria's NPFL features a compelling fixture between Bendel Insurance and Ikorodu City. Given Ikorodu City’s recent away form and their previous victory over Bendel Insurance, the main lean is towards an away win or a draw, with a focus on under 3.5 goals in this tightly contested match.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
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30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 48 | W L L D W |
| 7 |
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30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 37 | 28 | 9 | 44 | W L W L D |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
| Home | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Away | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38% | 28% | 34% |
| Home | 50% | 29% | 21% |
| Away | 27% | 27% | 47% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| Home | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Away | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55% | 10% | 34% |
| Home | 79% | 7% | 14% |
| Away | 33% | 13% | 53% |
Bendel Insurance versus Ikorodu City, at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, promises to be a competitive fixture. Recent head-to-heads favor Ikorodu City, who won the last encounter at this venue 3-0 and another away fixture 1-0. Bent on revenge and with recent form being slightly skewed towards Ikorodu City, expect a high-intensity game with both sides eager not to leave points on the table.
Both teams enter the game with full squads listed, with no reported injuries or suspensions. Ikorodu City’s recent away form and strong defensive record make them slightly favored, especially considering their recent 3-0 away victory over Bendel Insurance earlier this season. Bent on revenge, Bendel Insurance will look to strengthen their attack after a recent loss, but defensively they remain solid.
If Bendel Insurance scores first in the upcoming match at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, expect a tense game with Ikorodu City pushing hard for an equalizer, especially given their recent strong form and high goal-scoring performance away. A draw seems likely at halftime if either team scores early, but late dominance by Ikorodu City is plausible due to their recent winning streak. A late goal for Ikorodu City could turn the tide, with both teams potentially adding to the total goals tally given their attacking styles in recent fixtures.
Both teams have demonstrated solid defensive organization in recent matches, with Ikorodu City maintaining a clean sheet in their last away game. Expect disciplined defending coupled with quick counterattacks, especially from Ikorodu City. Bent on scoring, both teams should open up, creating chances from set pieces and quick transitions. A focus on under/over goals markets suggests the game may be tightly contested with potential for under 3.5 total goals given their recent defensive solidity.
See below all the main information for this match.
Betting on the draw or Ikorodu City to win offers the best value, given recent form and head-to-head performance.
The match is likely to see fewer than 3.5 goals, based on recent defensive performances and low scoring averages.
A double chance on draw or Ikorodu City allows for safe backing, considering Ikorodu City’s form as recent winners at this venue.
Expect a disciplined game with few cards; recent stats show relatively low yellow card counts.
The match could be tight in the first half, with more goals coming in the second half based on past fixtures and scoring patterns.