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Nasarawa United vs Bendel

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27'
46'

AI Match Summary

Nasarawa United in this NPFL matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Nasarawa United.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

46%
Nasarawa United
15%
Draws
39%
Bendel
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Nasarawa United

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Bendel have won more games recently than Nasarawa United.
  • Win probability leans Nasarawa United's way, sitting at 36%.
  • Regular NPFL form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • History favors Nasarawa United here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.4%
Nasarawa United Clean Sheet 13%
Bendel Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Nasarawa United Bendel
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 13 15
Draws 4 6
Losses 13 9
Goals Scored 1.23 1.47
Goals Conceded 1.17 1.23
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 6, 2026 NPFL
Nasarawa United vs Bendel
1:0
Feb 22, 2026 NPFL
Nasarawa United vs Bendel
1:0
Oct 4, 2025 NPFL
Bendel vs Nasarawa United
0:1
Apr 20, 2025 NPFL
Bendel vs Nasarawa United
1:1
Nov 27, 2024 NPFL
Nasarawa United vs Bendel
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Nasarawa United Compare

Top Goalscorer Samuel P.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Bendel Compare

Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 0.94

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Nasarawa United 35 / 100
Bendel 33 / 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
Nasarawa United Bendel

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Nasarawa United's goal record stands at 77% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

Bendel let in goals in 67% of their last 30 matches.

H2H data points to 1.60 goals as a typical output.

Nasarawa United went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Nasarawa United VS Bendel
1.63 Goals Scored 2
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.63
88% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Nasarawa United

(Home)
27 Sept
Nasarawa United
1 : 0
Niger Tornadoes
23 Sept
Kwara
2 : 1
Nasarawa United
20 Sept
Nasarawa United
1 : 1
Rivers United
18 Sept
Rangers International
2 : 1
Nasarawa United
06 Sept
Nasarawa United
1 : 0
Bendel
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Bendel

(Away)
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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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Rangers International 6 4 1 1 9:6 13
2 Rivers United 6 3 3 0 11:2 12
3 Barau 6 3 3 0 9:3 12
4 Plateau United 6 3 2 1 9:6 11
5 Doma United 6 3 1 2 9:8 10
6 Kano Pillars 5 2 3 0 10:6 9
7 Ikorodu City 6 2 3 1 8:5 9
8 Bendel 6 3 0 3 9:10 9
9 Sporting Lagos 6 2 2 2 7:7 8
10 Abia Warriors 6 2 2 2 7:8 8
11 Katsina Utd 6 2 2 2 5:8 8
12 Kwara 6 2 1 3 7:6 7
13 Ranchers Bees 6 2 1 3 8:8 7
14 Nasarawa United 6 2 1 3 6:8 7
15 Warri Wolves 6 2 1 3 3:5 7
16 Shooting 5 2 0 3 7:9 6
17 Niger Tornadoes 6 1 2 3 5:7 5
18 Kun Khalifa 6 1 2 3 5:13 5
19 Enyimba International 6 1 1 4 7:10 4
20 Inter Lagos 6 1 1 4 3:9 4
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