Sport Picks
Bendel vs Ikorodu City
Nigeria
NPFL 2025/2026 Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City 
Match Events
15'
15'
Oweilayefa A.
20'
20'
Sub
Adeoye A. In: Temitope F.
Out: Adeoye A.
24'
24'
Wisdom U.
AI Match Summary
The NPFL 2025/2026 game between Bendel and Ikorodu City finished 4-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Bendel.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
51%
20%
29%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Bendel
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
29%
/ Low Confidence
- Look at the last few games and Bendel come out ahead of Ikorodu City on wins alone.
- 29% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Regular NPFL 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- 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 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71%
Bendel Clean Sheet 14%
Ikorodu City Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Bendel | Ikorodu City |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 15 | 13 |
| Draws | 6 | 5 |
| Losses | 8 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.52 | 1.36 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.17 | 1.29 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.44 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 23, 2026 NPFL
Bendel vs Ikorodu City
2:1
Mar 1, 2026 NPFL
Bendel vs Ikorodu City
4:0
Oct 12, 2025 NPFL
Ikorodu City vs Bendel
1:0
Feb 27, 2025 NPFL
Bendel vs Ikorodu City
2:1
Oct 12, 2024 NPFL
Ikorodu City vs Bendel
3:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Bendel Compare
Top Goalscorer Oweilayefa A.
3 Goals Assists Leader Wisdom U.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72
Ikorodu City Compare
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Bendel 35 / 100
Ikorodu City 20 / 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 Ikorodu City
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Ikorodu City Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Bendel scored in 76% of their last 29 games.
Ikorodu City has conceded goals in 68% of their last 28 outings.
Games between these two average 2.80 goals.
Recent resilience: Bendel stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Bendel VS Ikorodu City
1.88 Goals Scored 1.75
1.5 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Bendel
(Home) 23 Sept
Bendel
2 : 1 Ikorodu City
19 Sept
Ranchers Bees
2 : 1 Bendel
13 Sept
Bendel
4 : 2 Kun Khalifa
06 Sept
Nasarawa United
1 : 0 Bendel
30 Aug
Bendel
2 : 1 Warri Wolves
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23 Sept
Bendel
2 : 1 Ikorodu City
13 Sept
Bendel
4 : 2 Kun Khalifa
30 Aug
Bendel
2 : 1 Warri Wolves
06 Jun
Bendel
3 : 4 El Kanemi Warriors
01 Jun
Bendel
3 : 1 Crown FC
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Ikorodu City
(Away) 23 Sept
Bendel
2 : 1 Ikorodu City
19 Sept
Ikorodu City
0 : 0 Barau
13 Sept
Abia Warriors
2 : 2 Ikorodu City
30 Aug
Ikorodu City
3 : 1 Ranchers Bees
11 Jul
El Kanemi Warriors
1 : 0 Ikorodu City
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23 Sept
Bendel
2 : 1 Ikorodu City
13 Sept
Abia Warriors
2 : 2 Ikorodu City
11 Jul
El Kanemi Warriors
1 : 0 Ikorodu City
17 Jun
Nasarawa United
1 : 2 Ikorodu City
10 May
Katsina Utd
4 : 1 Ikorodu City
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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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