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Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +4 goal difference
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BetGenius backs Nasarawa United or Draw (Double Chance) at 71% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Nasarawa United host Bendel Insurance on matchday two of the NPFL regular season, aiming to rebound after an opening-day 3-1 defeat on the road against Barau FC. The Solid Miners return to familiar surroundings where they will rely on their historic resilience against this opponent to secure their first points of the new campaign.
Bendel Insurance arrive in positive spirits following a 2-1 home victory over Warri Wolves in their opening fixture. That win leaves them sitting sixth in the standings, but translating early home form to away fixtures remains a significant challenge in Nigerian league football.
Head-to-head history heavily favours Nasarawa United, who remain unbeaten across the last five meetings between the sides, including two consecutive 1-0 victories in the most recent encounters. Combined with the low-scoring nature of this matchup, a closely contested encounter is anticipated.
Combined scoring rate: 1.8 goals per game (Nasarawa United at home plus Bendel Insurance away).
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sporting LagosPromotion - CAF Confederation Cup (Qualification) | 9 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Plateau UnitedPromotion - CAF Confederation Cup (Qualification) | 9 | +4 | 14 |
| 5 | Barau FC | 9 | +3 | 14 |
| 6 | Nasarawa United | 9 | +2 | 14 |
| 7 | Kano Pillars | 9 | +1 | 14 |
| 8 | Doma United | 9 | 0 | 14 |
| 9 | Ikorodu City | 9 | +2 | 12 |
| 10 | Bendel Insurance | 8 | +1 | 12 |
| 11 | Niger Tornadoes | 9 | 0 | 12 |
| 12 | Katsina United | 9 | -2 | 12 |
| 13 | Kwara United | 9 | 0 | 11 |
Nasarawa United have won 3 of the last 6 meetings, averaging 1.7 goals a game, only 17% went over 2.5.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Nasarawa United have a strong record against Bendel Insurance, remaining unbeaten in their last five head-to-head matches with three wins and two draws. On home soil, Nasarawa have won two and drawn one of their three recorded clashes against Bendel Insurance, making them well positioned to secure at least a point.
Meetings between Nasarawa United and Bendel Insurance are consistently low scoring. Across their six recorded head-to-head encounters, five have finished under 2.5 goals, generating a modest average of 1.67 goals per match. With both teams still finding their rhythm in the early stages of the season, another low-scoring battle is the most probable outcome.
Published September 4, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
