Sport Picks
Bendel vs Abia Warriors
Nigeria
NPFL 2025/2026 Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City 
Match Events
46'
46'
Sub
Wisdom U. In: Anyanwu P.
Out: Wisdom U.
46'
46'
Sub
Dung E. In: Ubiomo E.
Out: Dung E.
62'
62'
Nwosu C.
AI Match Summary
Bendel in this NPFL 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Bendel.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
70%
20%
10%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Bendel
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
70%
/ High Confidence
- Form's been kind to Bendel lately — more wins on the board than Abia Warriors.
- Win probability leans Bendel's way, sitting at 90%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 65.8%
Bendel Clean Sheet 20%
Abia Warriors Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Bendel | Abia Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 14 | 9 |
| Draws | 8 | 8 |
| Losses | 7 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.41 | 0.69 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.03 | 1.07 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.44 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Apr 11, 2026 NPFL
Bendel vs Abia Warriors
1:0
Nov 23, 2025 NPFL
Abia Warriors vs Bendel
0:0
Mar 16, 2025 NPFL
Abia Warriors vs Bendel
1:0
Oct 26, 2024 NPFL
Bendel vs Abia Warriors
0:1
Jun 9, 2024 NPFL
Abia Warriors vs Bendel
0:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Bendel Compare
Top Goalscorer Nwosu C.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72
Abia Warriors Compare
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Bendel 85 / 100
Abia Warriors 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Bendel Abia Warriors
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Bendel Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Bendel's goal record stands at 72% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Abia Warriors let in goals in 62% of their last 29 matches.
Bendel has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Difficult form: Abia Warriors registered 4 defeats in their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Bendel VS Abia Warriors
1.5 Goals Scored 0.63
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 0%
Recent Form & Match History
Bendel
(Home) 06 Sept
Nasarawa United
1 : 0 Bendel
30 Aug
Bendel
2 : 1 Warri Wolves
06 Jun
Bendel
3 : 4 El Kanemi Warriors
01 Jun
Bendel
3 : 1 Crown FC
24 May
Bendel
1 : 1 Remo Stars
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30 Aug
Bendel
2 : 1 Warri Wolves
06 Jun
Bendel
3 : 4 El Kanemi Warriors
01 Jun
Bendel
3 : 1 Crown FC
24 May
Bendel
1 : 1 Remo Stars
04 May
Bendel
1 : 0 Katsina Utd
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Abia Warriors
(Away) 07 Sept
Ranchers Bees
4 : 0 Abia Warriors
31 Aug
Abia Warriors
0 : 0 Kun Khalifa
24 May
Warri Wolves
2 : 1 Abia Warriors
10 May
Abia Warriors
0 : 2 Kun Khalifa
03 May
Rivers United
3 : 0 Abia Warriors
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07 Sept
Ranchers Bees
4 : 0 Abia Warriors
24 May
Warri Wolves
2 : 1 Abia Warriors
03 May
Rivers United
3 : 0 Abia Warriors
11 Apr
Bendel
1 : 0 Abia Warriors
29 Mar
Enyimba International
2 : 1 Abia Warriors
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangers International | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 47:27 | 68 |
| 2 | Rivers United | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 44:31 | 67 |
| 3 | Shooting | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 41:40 | 60 |
| 4 | Ikorodu City | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 43:39 | 58 |
| 5 | Bendel | 38 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 44:38 | 56 |
| 6 | Nasarawa United | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 37:34 | 56 |
| 7 | Abia Warriors | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 31:34 | 55 |
| 8 | Barau | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34:30 | 52 |
| 9 | Katsina Utd | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 36:39 | 52 |
| 10 | Plateau United | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39:40 | 50 |
| 11 | Enyimba International | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 44:42 | 49 |
| 12 | Kun Khalifa | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 42:40 | 49 |
| 13 | Warri Wolves | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 36:41 | 49 |
| 14 | Niger Tornadoes | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 37:36 | 48 |
| 15 | Kano Pillars | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 34:39 | 48 |
| 16 | Kwara | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 32:36 | 47 |
| 17 | Remo Stars | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 42:47 | 47 |
| 18 | El Kanemi Warriors | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 27:46 | 47 |
| 19 | Bayelsa United | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 37:42 | 43 |
| 20 | Wikki Tourists | 38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 36:48 | 40 |
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