Abia Warriors vs Bendel Insurance FC Prediction: The Benin Arsenal will struggle to break through the hosts’ defence

Abia Warriors vs Bendel Insurance FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 23 November 2025

On Sunday, Abia Warriors will square off against Bendel Insurance with the aim of returning to winning ways at the Umuahia Stadium. The Benin Arsenal have recorded a win across their last seven league matches, and they’ll struggle against the hosts, who are looking to flip the script on their ground. 

Abia Warriors FC Form & Statistics

Last five games: LWWDL

The Pride of Abia dropped to fourth place on the log following their last two games without a breakthrough. Firstly, it was a toothless stalemate against their arch-rival Enyimba Aba, before their (2-1) defeat against Bayelsa United on the road. The game started off with the hosts breaking the deadlock after just seven minutes of play; however, Sunday Megwo levelled to share the spoils at the break. It was Bayelsa United who pressed more in the second half, and in the 61st minute, they retook the lead. 

Abia Warriors have been inconsistent in recent weeks, but this time, they were exposed at the back. Abia Warriors have picked up twenty-two points from the thirteen NPFL games, dropping to fourth place on the standings. In terms of goals, Abia Warriors found the back of the net twelve times (12) while conceding nine goals (9). 

Abia Warriors are one of the best teams on their ground, with nine consecutive home games without defeat. 

Abia Warriors Team News

Imama Amapakabo made some changes to his side against Bayelsa United, which were pretty obvious, and I believe he will revert to his original lineup at home later tomorrow. 

Abia Warriors Potential Lineup (4-4-2)

Odah–Jibrin, Ogbuagu, Innocent, Adekunle–Kangeshima, Abdullahi, Aseigbu, Azubuike–Lawal, Obioma

Head coach: Imama Amapakabo

Bendel Insurance FC Form & Statistics

Last five games: DDDLW

For the first time in eight games, the Benin Arsenal picked up their first breakthrough of the season. Bendel Insurance, who were in search of their second victory of the campaign, started strong against Kano Pillars when Solomon broke the deadlock after seventeen minutes of play; unfortunately, their guests responded twice to take a halftime advantage. Kennedy Boboye’s men turned things around after the break, as Dung and Akpan found the back of the net respectively to secure their side the much-deserved victory. This was coming after their slim (1-0) loss against Plateau United away from home. 

Benin Arsenal have picked up twelve points from a combined thirty-nine, scoring twelve goals and conceding fifteen. They have drawn twice and lost four on the road this campaign.

Bendel Insurance Team News

Kennedy Boboye still has lots to do with their attacking side of the game, as well as tweaking the defence. They have to play defensively in this game, and to get anything away from Abia Warriors, Solomon has to be at his very best. 

Benin Arsenal Potential Lineup (4-4-2)

Baba—Enebulele, Onyia, Amaefule, Yazid—Osayande, Itoro, Dung, Akpan—Akinmola, Solomon

Head coach: Greg Ikhenoba

Abia Warriors vs Bendel Insurance FC: head-to-head statistics

Abia Warriors have won twice, while Bendel Insurance have recorded a win and a game ending in a tie across their previous four meetings. Abia Warriors are unbeaten across their last three meetings against Enyimba Aba. 

Abia Warriors vs Bendel Insurance FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Seven of Bendel Insurance's last eight previous games have ended in fewer than two goals. A total of under 2.5 goals might surface here for a coefficient of 1.45 on the Bet365 bookmaker.
• Abia Warriors are unbeaten in their last eight NPFL home games. The Pride of Abia to win and score more than once here for a coefficient of 1.91 is available on the 1xbet bookmaker.
• Fewer than four cards have surfaced in both teams' last ten matches. We might likely see fewer than four cards here, which are available on the Betway Bookmaker for 1.72.
• Abia Warriors have not conceded across their previous six home games in the NPFL. You can try out a BTTS No, available on the 1xbet bookmaker website for 1.50.

Abia Warriors vs Bendel Insurance FC Match Prediction, 23 November 2025

Abia Warriors have now gone two games without a victory, and it’s a step backwards in their attempt to challenge for a top-four finish this season. The Pride of Abia will approach this game with the aim of returning home with the maximum points, but considering Bendel Insurance's Impressive form lately, it will be a challenging task.

Meanwhile, Abia Warriors can’t afford to share the spoils in back-to-back home games in the league, as they aim to move up the table. Looking at their recent meetings, Abia Warriors are expected to maintain their defensive form in this game and capitalise on their chances in front of goal. It’s the host's game to lose as they have a pretty decent record in their recent meetings against Bendel Insurance.

My match prediction is that Abia Warriors will win and score fewer than three goals for a coefficient of 2.10 on the 1xbet bookmaker. 

My betting tip for this match is that it will produce more goals after the break, with a coefficient of 2.17 on the Betway bookmaker.

My final betting tip is a halftime home win for 2.40 on the Bet365 bookmaker. 

Good luck!