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Bendel vs Plateau United Prediction & H2H Stats
Nigeria
NPFL 2025/2026 Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City 
Match Events
14'
14'
Oweilayefa A.
19'
19'
Sub
Abdallah I. In: Pam M.
Out: Abdallah I.
41'
41'
Monday G.
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this NPFL 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
28%
20%
52%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Plateau United
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
52%
/ Medium Confidence
- Form's been kind to Bendel lately — more wins on the board than Plateau United.
- Plateau United are the model's pick here, at 60%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.200000000000003%
Bendel Clean Sheet 15%
Plateau United Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Bendel | Plateau United |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 29 |
| Wins | 15 | 14 |
| Draws | 6 | 6 |
| Losses | 9 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.47 | 1.28 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.23 | 0.9 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.38 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 28, 2026 NPFL
Bendel vs Plateau United
2:2
Nov 10, 2025 NPFL
Plateau United vs Bendel
1:0
Apr 27, 2025 NPFL
Plateau United vs Bendel
2:1
Nov 30, 2024 NPFL
Bendel vs Plateau United
2:1
Mar 3, 2024 NPFL
Plateau United vs Bendel
2:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Bendel Compare
Top Goalscorer Oweilayefa A.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69
Plateau United Compare
Top Goalscorer Monday G.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.42
Avg xA / game 0.87
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Bendel 19 / 100
Plateau United 68 / 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 Plateau United
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Plateau United Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Bendel scored in 73% of their last 30 outings.
Plateau United's defensive record shows goals conceded in 69% of 29 matches.
These sides typically produce 2.60 goals when they meet.
Solid form: Bendel remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Bendel VS Plateau United
1.88 Goals Scored 1.25
1.88 Goals Conceded 0.88
88% Over 1.5 63%
88% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Bendel
(Home) 27 Sept
Abia Warriors
3 : 0 Bendel
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
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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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Plateau United
(Away) 27 Sept
Plateau United
2 : 0 Inter Lagos
23 Sept
Doma United
2 : 2 Plateau United
20 Sept
Plateau United
3 : 1 Shooting
14 Sept
Niger Tornadoes
1 : 1 Plateau United
06 Sept
Plateau United
1 : 0 Kwara
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23 Sept
Doma United
2 : 2 Plateau United
14 Sept
Niger Tornadoes
1 : 1 Plateau United
30 Aug
Rivers United
2 : 0 Plateau United
11 Jun
Nasarawa United
2 : 1 Plateau United
01 Jun
Kogi United
0 : 1 Plateau United
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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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