Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Under 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.48 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.48Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultRivers United to win ✓64% · @1.53
Double chanceRivers United or draw ✓88% · @1.08
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗65% · fair 1.54
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗66% · @1.48
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗21% · fair 4.73
Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance preview and prediction
The match
Rivers United host Bendel Insurance in the NPFL on Sunday 8 March, with kick-off at 16:00 (WAT) at Yakubu Gowon Stadium. Rivers United are 2nd with 67 points from 38 games (in the top four), while Bendel Insurance sit 7th on 53 points (in the top half). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Rivers United's last 5: WLWDD Most recently they beat El Kanemi Warriors 3–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.6 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Bendel Insurance's last 3: WLD Most recently they beat Ikorodu City 4–0 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 0.3 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.0 goals: 1.5 for Rivers United and 0.5 for Bendel Insurance. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 66% likely, and at least one clean sheet is more likely than not. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Rivers United 64%, draw 24%, Bendel Insurance 12%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 66% chance at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: Rivers United 1–0 Bendel Insurance. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rivers United64%fair 1.57 · @1.53
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @3.30
Bendel Insurance12%fair 8.15 · @6.25
1.95Expected goals
1.49Rivers United xG
0.46Bendel Insurance xG
35%Both score
34%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–021%
2–016%
0–014%
1–110%
3–08%
2–17%
From our goals model: Rivers United 1.5 – 0.5 Bendel Insurance expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Rivers United to win✓
64%
1.57
1.53
Double chance
Rivers United or draw✓
88%
1.14
1.08
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
65%
1.54
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
58%
1.72
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
66%
1.51
1.48
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
87%
1.16
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
48%
2.07
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Rivers United / FT Rivers United✗
38%
2.62
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
21%
4.73
–
Form
Rivers United – last 5
WLWDD
4 Mar
vs El Kanemi Warriors
3–0
W
1 Mar
@ Bayelsa United
0–1
L
25 Feb
vs Barau FC
1–0
W
22 Feb
vs Enyimba
1–1
D
18 Feb
@ Kwara United
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
0.6Conceded / game
40%Both scored
20%Over 2.5
Bendel Insurance – last 3
WLD
1 Mar
vs Ikorodu City
4–0
W
22 Feb
@ Nasarawa United
0–1
L
15 Feb
@ Bayelsa United
0–0
D
1.3Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
0%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rivers United and Bendel Insurance.
What is the prediction for Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance?
On our numbers Rivers United have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Bendel Insurance 12%.
How many goals will there be in Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 34% likely and both teams score 35% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance?
Our predicted score is Rivers United 1–0 Bendel Insurance, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance?
Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance (NPFL) kicks off on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Yakubu Gowon Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
