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Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City prediction & analysis

80%
Footrivo pick

Over 1.5 goals

Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · Won ✓

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Quick tips for this match

ResultBendel Insurance to win ✓44% · fair 2.27
Double chanceEither team to win ✓87% · fair 1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · fair 1.94
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓8% · fair 11.81

Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City preview and prediction

The match

Bendel Insurance host Ikorodu City in the NPFL on Wednesday 23 September, with kick-off at 16:00 (WAT) at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Bendel Insurance are 7th with 53 points from 37 games (in the top half), while Ikorodu City sit 4th on 58 points (in the top four).

Form guide

Bendel Insurance's last 5: LWLWD Most recently they lost to Ranchers Bees 1–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.

Ikorodu City's last 5: DDWLD Most recently they drew with Barau FC 0–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.

Bendel Insurance arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.2.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 1 March 2026, finished Bendel Insurance 4–0 Ikorodu City.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.5 for Bendel Insurance and 1.5 for Ikorodu City. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 58% and both teams to score at 52%.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 80% chance. Predicted score: Bendel Insurance 1–1 Ikorodu City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Bendel Insurance44%fair 2.27
Draw13%fair 7.69
Ikorodu City43%fair 2.33
3.00Expected goals
1.51Bendel Insurance xG
1.49Ikorodu City xG
52%Both score
58%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–111%
2–18%
1–28%
1–08%
0–17%
2–26%

From our goals model: Bendel Insurance 1.5 – 1.5 Ikorodu City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultBendel Insurance to win ✓44%2.27–
Double chanceEither team to win ✓87%1.15–
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓52%1.94–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80%1.25–
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓58%1.73–
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓65%1.55–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✓40%2.52–
Half-time / full-timeHT Bendel Insurance / FT Bendel Insurance ✗23%4.43–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓8%11.81–

Form

Bendel Insurance – last 6

LWLWDW
20 Sep@ Ranchers Bees1–2L
13 Sepvs Kun Khalifat FC4–2W
6 Sep@ Nasarawa United0–1L
30 Augvs Warri Wolves2–1W
24 Mayvs Remo Stars1–1D
19 Apr@ Wikki Tourist2–1W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Ikorodu City – last 6

DDWLDD
19 Sepvs Barau FC0–0D
13 Sep@ Abia Warriors2–2D
30 Augvs Ranchers Bees3–1W
27 Jul@ El Kanemi Warriors0–1L
17 Jun@ Nasarawa United1–1D
11 Junvs Barau FC2–2D
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Head to head

1 Mar 2026Bendel Insurance v Ikorodu City4–0
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NPFL table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Enugu Rangers3819118+2068
2Rivers United3819109+1367
3Shooting Stars3818614+160
4Ikorodu City38161012+458
5Nasarawa United3816814+356
6Abia Warriors3816715-355
7Bendel Insurance37131410+553
8Barau FC38131312+452
9Katsina United37141013-252
10Kano Pillars3815617-251
11Plateau United3815518-150
12Kwara United38131114-150
13Enyimba38131015+249
14Kun Khalifat FC38131015-149
15Warri Wolves38131015-549
16Niger Tornadoes3813916+148
17Remo Stars3814519-547
18El Kanemi Warriors3813817-1647
19Bayelsa United38111017-543
20Wikki Tourist3891316-1240

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 80% chance.

Who will win Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City?

On our numbers Bendel Insurance have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Ikorodu City 43%.

How many goals will there be in Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City?

We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City?

Our predicted score is Bendel Insurance 1–1 Ikorodu City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.

When is Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City?

Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City (NPFL) kicks off on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Samuel Ogbemudia 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.