Rivers United and Bendel Insurance face each other on Sunday 03.08.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NPFL 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Rivers United's home ground, the Yakubu Gowon Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Rivers United and Bendel Insurance, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Rivers United Win
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Rivers United preview
Rivers United heads into the match with the following record in the NPFL: in 26 matches, Rivers United secured 13 victories, 10 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.88 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Rivers United's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Rivers United has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 30 goals, of which 24 were scored in the NPFL, resulting in an average of 0.92 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Manyo Stephen Egbe, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Timothy Zechariah has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Rivers United has conceded 14 goals in the NPFL (an average of 0.54 per game) and 29 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.78 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Bendel Insurance preview
Bendel Insurance comes into the game with 28 matches played so far in the NPFL. They have secured 10 victories, 11 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.46 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses.
Bendel Insurance's attack has been highly effective, scoring 33 goals during this period. Of that total, 33 were netted in the NPFL, with an average of 1.18 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.18.
Bendel Insurance's offensive system is led by Kayode Oke Solomon, the team's top scorer this season. The nigerian midfielder has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kayode Oke Solomon. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 0.86 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 24 goals in 28 matches, averaging 0.86 per match.
Head to head: Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance
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Rivers United
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W D D |
1.88 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.5 |
| Away | L D D D L |
1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 79% | 17% |
| Goals | 1.46 | 1.43 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.92 | 1.14 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.54 | 0.29 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 21% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 62% | 79% | 42% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 7% | 42% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 71% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.71 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
0.96 | 0.78 | 1.25 |
Bendel Insurance
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W D |
1.46 |
| Home | W W D W W |
1.93 |
| Away | L D D L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 50% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.04 | 2.21 | 1.86 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.57 | 0.79 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.64 | 1.07 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 43% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 50% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 21% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 64% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.74 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.05 | 1.63 |
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