NPFL · Nigeria · Lekan Salami Stadium
Shooting Stars
Bendel Insurance
Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance prediction & analysis
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28
Quick tips for this match
Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Shooting Stars 1.7 – 1.2 Bendel Insurance expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Shooting Stars hold the edge on home soil with a 54% chance of winning, against 35% for Bendel Insurance.
Shooting Stars have taken 8 points from their last 6 matches (2W 2D 2L), scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.2 per game. Bendel Insurance have 12 points from their last 6 (4W 0D 2L), averaging 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded. Bendel Insurance come into this in clearly the better form.
We expect around 2.9 goals (1.7 for Shooting Stars, 1.2 for Bendel Insurance). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 52%. Most likely scores: 1–1 (11%), 2–1 (9%), 1–0 (9%).
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals at a 78% chance.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Shooting Stars to win | 54% | 1.85 | – |
| Double chance | Either team to win | 89% | 1.12 | – |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score | 52% | 1.94 | – |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals | 78% | 1.28 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals | 55% | 1.82 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals | 67% | 1.48 | – |
| Half-time result | Level at half-time | 40% | 2.48 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Shooting Stars / FT Shooting Stars | 29% | 3.49 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–1 | 9% | 10.62 | – |
Form
Shooting Stars – last 6
| 8 Nov | @ Barau FC | 0–1 | L |
| 1 Nov | vs Abia Warriors | 4–1 | W |
| 25 Oct | @ Ikorodu City | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Oct | vs Ranchers Bees | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Oct | @ Kun Khalifat FC | 0–2 | L |
| 7 Oct | vs Kano Pillars | 0–0 | D |
Bendel Insurance – last 6
| 8 Nov | vs Niger Tornadoes | 2–1 | W |
| 4 Nov | @ Enugu Rangers | 0–1 | L |
| 1 Nov | @ Kwara United | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Oct | vs Rivers United | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Oct | @ Sporting Lagos | 1–2 | L |
| 4 Oct | vs Barau FC | 4–1 | W |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shooting Stars and Bendel Insurance.
NPFL table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Enugu Rangers | 38 | +20 | 68 |
| 2 |  Rivers United | 38 | +13 | 67 |
| 3 | Shooting Stars | 38 | +1 | 60 |
| 4 |  Ikorodu City | 38 | +4 | 58 |
| 5 |  Nasarawa United | 38 | +3 | 56 |
| 6 |  Abia Warriors | 38 | -3 | 55 |
| 7 | Bendel Insurance | 37 | +5 | 53 |
| 8 |  Barau FC | 38 | +4 | 52 |
| 9 |  Katsina United | 37 | -2 | 52 |
| 10 |  Kano Pillars | 38 | -2 | 51 |
| 11 |  Plateau United | 38 | -1 | 50 |
| 12 |  Kwara United | 38 | -1 | 50 |
| 13 |  Enyimba | 38 | +2 | 49 |
| 14 |  Kun Khalifat FC | 38 | -1 | 49 |
| 15 |  Warri Wolves | 38 | -5 | 49 |
| 16 |  Niger Tornadoes | 38 | +1 | 48 |
| 17 |  Remo Stars | 38 | -5 | 47 |
| 18 |  El Kanemi Warriors | 38 | -16 | 47 |
| 19 |  Bayelsa United | 38 | -5 | 43 |
| 20 |  Wikki Tourist | 38 | -12 | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance.
Who will win Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance?
On our numbers Shooting Stars have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Bendel Insurance 35%.
How many goals will there be in Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
When is Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance?
Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance (NPFL) kicks off on Friday 13 November 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Lekan Salami 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.