Bendel Isurance vs Kwara United: prediction, H2H and probable lineups — December 28, 2025
On Monday, as part of Matchday 18 in the Nigerian Championship, Kwara United will travel to face Bendel Insurance. Read on for a closer look at both teams and our prediction for the match.
Match preview
Bendel Insurance come into this fixture in solid form. Greg Ikhenoba's side are unbeaten in their last six matches and have suffered just one defeat in their previous ten games overall. However, a high number of draws has prevented them from climbing the table: at the moment, Bendel Insurance sit 10th with 23 points, just two clear of the relegation zone.
Their home form deserves special mention. In ten home matches, Bendel Insurance have lost only once—back in matchday 7 against Nasarawa United (0-1). It's also worth noting that Kwara United have historically been a favorable opponent: Bendel Insurance have never lost to them in their head-to-head history.
Kwara United, meanwhile, have been wildly inconsistent, alternating wins and losses over their last four outings. They started by losing to Barau (2-3), then beat Niger Tornadoes (2-0), followed by a defeat to Enyimba (1-3), and most recently bounced back with a win over Bayelsa United (2-0).
Currently, Kwara United occupy 8th place, holding a one-point advantage over Bendel Insurance. However, the standings could shift dramatically depending on the outcome of this match.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Bendel Insurance are unbeaten in their last six matches.
- Bendel Insurance have scored first in five of their last six games.
- Five of Kwara United's last seven matches have featured fewer than three goals.
- These teams have met just eight times: five matches ended in draws, while Bendel Insurance won the other three.
- Their most recent meeting at Bendel Insurance's ground ended in a 3-1 win for the hosts.
Probable lineups
- Bendel Insurance: Baba - Enabulele, Itoro, Chigozie, Yazid - Onyia, Akpan, Anthony - Nwosu, Udom, Solomon
- Kwara United: Nurudeen - Afeez, Gbadamosi, Ogbonna, Ogunribide - Adeyinka, Akanni, Gidado - Emmanuel, Aimufua, Sikiru
Prediction
I believe we shouldn't expect a goal fest in this encounter. The match is likely to be tense and cautious, given its importance for both sides. I expect a maximum of one or two goals, so my prediction is under 2.5 total goals.
