Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance Prediction, Betting Tips and Odds
Shooting Stars welcome Bendel Insurance to the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Friday, November 13, for a Matchday 13 clash in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season.
Shooting Stars Form Analysis
Shooting Stars head into this game aiming to recover from their 1-0 loss to Barau FC, having previously beaten Abia Warriors 4-1 at home. The Oluyole Warriors have picked up 15 points from 12 matches, with four wins, three draws and five defeats. Their home form, however, has been a bright spot, as they are unbeaten in six league games at the Lekan Salami Stadium, with four wins and two draws, scoring 11 goals and conceding only three.
Bendel Insurance Form Analysis
Bendel Insurance travel to Ibadan sitting second on the NPFL table with 21 points from 12 matches. They got back to winning ways with a 2-1 win over Niger Tornadoes and have recorded seven wins and five defeats this season. Despite their strong overall form, the Benin Arsenal have found it tough away from home, managing just one win in six away games. They will need to turn that around against a Shooting Stars side that has been hard to beat on home soil.
Key Facts and Head-to-Head Stats
Shooting Stars are unbeaten in six home league games.
Bendel Insurance have won seven of their 12 matches.
Bendel Insurance have managed just one away win this season.
Shooting Stars beat Bendel Insurance 1-0 in their last meeting in Ibadan in January 2026.
Prediction
Shooting Stars’ impressive home record could make life difficult for Bendel Insurance, while the visitors’ overall quality should make for a competitive encounter. My prediction is a Home win, with 1xBet odds of 1.37
