Ikorodu City vs Bendel Insurance FC: Prediction for the Match on October 12, 2025

Ikorodu City vs Bendel Insurance FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 12 October 2025

With three games without a breakthrough lately, Ikorodu City will be keen to bounce back when they face off against Bendel Insurance at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday. The Oga Boys, who have suffered just one loss this season, will have to be at their best to amass all the points against a struggling Bendel Insurance. 

Ikorodu City (12th)

Last five games: DWLDD

The Oga Boys picked up a point on the road against Bayelsa United after their stalemate at home to Enyimba Aba in Lagos. The game started off very poorly, and after twenty-six minutes, Emo stunned Ikorodu City, handing Bendel Insurance a halftime victory. Ikorodu City started asking questions, and in the 83rd minute, Oyedokun found an equalizer for the guests. The (1-1) share of the spoils was a good result and a more impressive performance.

The Lagos-based team and the newly promoted team got promoted last campaign, and Ikorodu City has fully adapted to their new environment. Ali Kandil’s men have accumulated eight points from their previous seven games, scoring seven and conceding seven times.

Ikorodu City have won once and drawn two games across their last three matches at home. 

Ikorodu City Lineup

The Lagos-based side will likely reshuffle their squad tomorrow, and we could see Lawal back in the lineup. 

Ikorodu City Potential Starting Lineup (4-3-3):

Atata—Abatan, Odinaka, Chibuzor, Udoh—Oyedokun, Onwe, Oyedokun—Odugbemi, UCHE, Arumala 

Head coach: Ali Kandil

Bendel Insurance FC: form and statistics

Last five games: DWLDL

The Benin Arsenal dropped further on the log after their devastating home defeat against Nasarawa United. Bendel Insurance has been very basic this season, and with just a win since the league began, a loss tomorrow will do some damage to their team spirit. More recently, after playing ninety minutes with goals from both teams, Bendel Insurance were stunned in the dying minutes, making it their third defeat of the competition.

This was coming following their share of the spoils against Bayelsa United in front of their home supporters. 

Benin Arsenal have picked up six points from a combined twenty-one, scoring seven and conceding nine. Bendel Insurance have drawn once and lost two games on the road this campaign.

Bendel Insurance Team News

The Benin Arsenal will have their strong defender, Onyia, back, who received a direct red card against Bayelsa United. Coach Greg Ikhenoba will have to tweak his team to at least pick up a point. 

Benin Arsenal Potential Lineup (3-4-3)

Adeniyi—Elmer, Adebayo, Junior—Osayande, Itoro, Anthony, Iyanda—Udom, Solomon, Nwosu

Head coach: Greg Ikhenoba

Ikorodu City vs Bendel Insurance FC: head to head statistics

Ikorodu City have managed one win while Bendel Insurance have recorded a win across their last two meetings. Their previous two meetings have produced more than two goals. 

Ikorodu City vs Bendel Insurance FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Nine of the last ten Ikorodu City FC games have produced fewer than two goals. A total of under 2.5 goals might surface here, and the odds are available on the Betway bookmaker for 1.45.
• Ikorodu City have kept a clean sheet in their last four games in the Nigerian Premier Football League. You can try out BTTS, and this particular option is available for 2.45 on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
• Ikorodu City FC are undefeated in four consecutive NPFL home games. You can try your luck with a home win, which can be found on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.65.

Ikorodu City vs Bendel Insurance FC match prediction 12 October 2025

The Oga Boys have not been consistent this campaign, but they are one of the most dangerous sides away from home. Ikorodu City are fighting every match to be competitive in a pretty difficult league. Bendel Insurance have been struggling this season, and a defeat on their home ground is another testament to their terrible start to the season. With just a win this campaign, this is one of their worst start to a season.

Ikorodu City FC are always pretty confident when they play in front of their home supporters, and against Bendel Insurance, who have not been themselves this season, the Oga Boys won’t disappoint.

Ikorodu City will start strong, and I think they’ll likely get a goal before the break, although I can't guarantee they’ll keep a cleansheet. 

My match prediction is a home win and over 1.5 goals with a coefficient of 2.25 on the 1xbet bookmaker. 

My betting tip on this match is for Ikorodu City to score before the break with a coefficient of 2.01 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

My final betting tip is over 2.5 goals for 2.65 on the Betway bookmaker. 

Good luck!