Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance Prediction: The guests stand no chance against a high-flying home team

The Nigerian NPFL continues as the in-form Shooting Stars lock horns against Bendel Insurance at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex on Sunday. The hosts will strive to extend their unbeaten streak to eight when they host their opponent tomorrow. 

Shooting Stars (2nd)

Last five games: WWWWD

The Oluyole Warriors are back in the title race following their stalemate on the road against Plateau United. Shooting Stars, who are in the form of their lives scored first but conceded seconds later to split points away from home. This was after their (2-0) victory over Nasarwa United on their ground. 

Since their (2-0) SouthWest Derby loss against Remo Stars, Shooting Stars have won six and drawn once in the division. It’s a good feeling in the camp of Oluyole Warriors, who head here with another excellent display against a tough opponent. 

The Oluyole Warriors have picked up thirty-seven points from a combined sixty-three, scoring twenty-one and conceding fourteen. Shooting Stars have won nine and lost twice over their previous twelve home matches.

Bendel Insurance (8th)

Last five games: DWDDW

The Benin Arsenal continued their resurgence in the division as they head here with a slim victory over Katsina United at home. Bendel Insurance, who put up an excellent defensive performance stood their ground despite a series of attacking threats from the guest team. 

Benin Arsenal have picked up twenty-five points from a combined sixty-three, scoring twenty and conceding twenty-two. They have drawn five, lost five, and won once away from home this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

Shooting Stars have won once, while Bendel Insurance have recorded two wins and two games ending in a tie over their last five meetings. Shooting Stars have been up and running lately but face off against a side who have been resilient on the road. Shooting stars are known for controlling games at home, and after playing six consecutive games on their ground without conceding, we expect them to maintain such a record here.

Shooting Stars will likely win and score less than three goals as the guests will play more defensively; bet on a home win and over 1.5 goals for 2.09 at (Betway).

I also think Shooting Stars will score before the break for 1.87 at (1xbet).

A correct score of (2-0) might surface here for 3.96 at (Bet365).

Good luck!