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Bendel vs Kun Khalifa

Nigeria Nigeria

NPFL 2025/2026 Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
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Match Events

4' Event
Akpan E.
13'
Akpan E.
24'

AI Match Summary

The NPFL 2025/2026 game between Bendel and Kun Khalifa finished 2-1, 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

44%
Bendel
20%
Draws
36%
Kun Khalifa
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Bendel

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

44% / Low Confidence
  • Kun Khalifa haven't matched Bendel's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Bendel a 44% chance of winning this.
  • Regular NPFL 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • Bendel have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.8%
Bendel Clean Sheet 68%
Kun Khalifa Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Bendel Kun Khalifa
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 13 10
Draws 7 7
Losses 8 11
Goals Scored 1.5 1.18
Goals Conceded 1.21 1.07
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 13, 2026 NPFL
Bendel vs Kun Khalifa
4:2
Mar 14, 2026 NPFL
Bendel vs Kun Khalifa
2:1
Oct 26, 2025 NPFL
Kun Khalifa vs Bendel
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Bendel Compare

Top Goalscorer Akpan E.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Oke Solomon K.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Kun Khalifa Compare

Top Goalscorer Lekan G.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Bendel 77 / 100
Kun Khalifa 14 / 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Bendel Kun Khalifa

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Bendel Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

H2H data points to 3.67 goals as a typical output.

Attacking prowess: Bendel scored in 75% of their last 28 outings.

Solid form: Bendel remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Kun Khalifa has conceded goals in 59% of their last 27 outings.

Scoring Trends

Bendel VS Kun Khalifa
1.63 Goals Scored 1.63
1.38 Goals Conceded 0.88
75% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Bendel

(Home)
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
06 Jun
Bendel
3 : 4
El Kanemi Warriors
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Kun Khalifa

(Away)
20 Sept
Kun Khalifa
2 : 4
Rangers International
13 Sept
Bendel
4 : 2
Kun Khalifa
06 Sept
Kun Khalifa
0 : 0
Barau
31 Aug
Abia Warriors
0 : 0
Kun Khalifa
24 May
Kun Khalifa
3 : 1
Wikki Tourists
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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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