Bendel Insurance vs Niger Tornadoes : Prediction for the Match on September 09, 2025

Bendel Insurance vs Niger Tornadoes: Prediction and odds on the Match on 13 September 2025

Nigeria Professional Football League 2025 round four fixtures will open with Bendel Insurance and Niger Tornadoes Friday matchup. The two teams last met in February with the home team running riot in an easy 3-0 win. Can Niger Tornadoes off a strong start this season get things right? Below, I will provide full game analysis and offer various informed betting predictions. 

Bendel Insurance: Form and Statistics

Bendel Insurance are yet to secure a league win this season and entering into this game, they are on a winless run of five four games. Last time out against newly promoted Barau side, this team were held to a draw with Alex Owilayefa goal not enough to earn them three points. However, there is positive entering into this encounter with consecutive points earned after opening day defeat at the hands of El Kanemi Warriors. Ahead of this fixture, Bendel Insurance sit 16th in the standings with two points, scoring two goals with four conceded. 

Bendel Insurance Team News and Lineup

Alex Oweilayefa will lead the Bendel Insurance side in attack after netting in the draws against Barau and Shooting Stars. Meanwhile, Stanley Okorom and Henry Onyia will need to do better in defense as Joshua Baba eyes his first clean sheet this season. 

Bendel Insurance Expected Lineup

Joshua Baba, Stanley Okorom, Henry Onyia, Israel Odedele, Isaac Omijie, Promise Itoro, Adamu Yazid, Chinedu Onyinjekwu, Alex Oweilayefa, Kayide Oke Solomon, Udom Wisdom

Niger Tornadoes: Form and Statistics

Niger Tornadoes were brilliant last weekend against Bayelsa with particular praise to their defense again. In what was their second 1 nil win this season, Ismail Sarki scored this time for Niger Tornadoes following Terdoo Shimagande opening day strike. However, Niger Tornadoes have not conceded a goal this season, scoring twice while conceding two. 

Niger Tornadoes Team News and Lineup

Niger Tornadoes are expected to settle with the same lineup that secured the win against Bayelsa United last weekend. Mohammed Aliyu and Abba Khalid defence partnership has been brilliant with one goal conceded and Daniel Aquino will rely on them. Also, Terdoo Simagande and Ismail Sarki are two other players to look forward to with the two attackers registering a goal already this season. 

Niger Tornadoes Expected Lineup

Ifeanyi Emmanuel, Mohammed Aliyu, Sunday Akinmoladun, Abba Khalid, Chibueze Ezeifule, Abdulaz Dalhatu, Chigozie Ani, Ibrahim Sabiu, Abdulrasheed Dabai, Ismail Sarki, Terdoo Shimagande

Bendel Insurance vs Niger Tornadoes: Head to Head Statistics

Bendel Insurance and Niger Tornadoes have met six times in their club histories. The first three meetings ended in goalless draws. However, in their last three matchup, Bendel Insurance and Niger Tornadoes picked one win each with one ending 1-1 in 2024. Last time out in February, Bendel Insurance secured a 3-0 win with Julius Emiloju, Uche Collins and Kayode Oke Solomon all netting for their side. 

Bendel Insurance vs Niger Tornadoes: Betting Tips & Odds

• Each of Niger Tornadoes matches this season have ended with fewer than two goals. Also, two of the last five games of this fixture ended with zero goals. Under 1.5 goals has a 2.15 odds with 2.5 goals with 1.38 odds on 1Xbet.
• Niger Tornadoes have won twice this season in three matches. The visiting team seems consistent and has a 5.30 odds of winning on the road.
• Four of the last five meetings between Bendel Insurance and Niger Tornadoes have ended in a draw. In the meantime, Bendel Insurance have also seen their last two league games end with similar results and Betway offers a 3.15 odds for this option.
• Bendel Insurance are seeking their first win of the season. The hosts come in as favourites in this game and won the last game of this fixture. Bet365 offers a 1.69 winning odds for Bendel Insurance.

Bendel Insurance vs Niger Tornadoes Match Prediction 13 September 2025

Bendel Insurance are still pushing for their first win of the season and this home game against Niger Tornadoes may be the turnaround. However, the home team's struggle in defense will be a huge problem they need to solve especially having now conceded in each of their games this season. However, the visiting Niger Tornadoes side have shown competitiveness and despite their defeat to Enyimba International in one of their games, the ability of the road team to stay solid in defense is commendable. While the visiting team has been consistent in recent times, I feel their best bet will be on sitting deep. However, Bendel Insurance are in a better position with turf advantage and should win in what should end with fewer points. 

Our match prediction is a win for Bendel Insurance with odds at 1.70 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is under 1.5 goals with odds at 2.15 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is a 1-0 correct score in Bendel Insurance’s favour with odds at 4.20 on Betway bookmaker.