Shooting Stars and Bendel Insurance face each other on Sunday 01.25.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NPFL 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Shooting Stars's home ground, the Adamasingba Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Shooting Stars 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.

APWin predictions for Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

Based on our analysis, Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance looks like going to fall safely under 2.5 goals.

The statistics point to the match being more of a defensive struggle, with the two teams more likely to play cautiously than they are to go out and attack.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

The 2.69 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.

Shooting Stars preview

Shooting Stars heads into the match with the following record in the NPFL: in 20 matches, Shooting Stars secured 8 victories, 5 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.45 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Shooting Stars's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.

Shooting Stars has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 18 goals, of which 18 were scored in the NPFL, resulting in an average of 0.9 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Sadiq Ibrahim, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Sadiq Ibrahim has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, Shooting Stars has conceded 18 goals in the NPFL (an average of 0.9 per game) and 18 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.9 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Bendel Insurance preview

Bendel Insurance comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the NPFL. They have secured 8 victories, 7 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.55 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses.

Bendel Insurance's attack has been highly effective, scoring 25 goals during this period. Of that total, 25 were netted in the NPFL, with an average of 1.25 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.25.

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 20 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 20 goals in 20 matches, averaging 1 per match.

Head to head: Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Shooting Stars

Nigeria - NPFL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L W W

1.45

Home W W W W D

2.22

Away L L W L D

0.82

Away Team

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Bendel Insurance

Nigeria - NPFL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W D

1.55

Home W W D W W

1.9

Away W W W D L

1.2

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Published on 25 January 2026, at 07:43 Last updated on 9 March 2026, at 20:02
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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