NPFL
Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Adamasingba Stadium
Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance Prediction & Stats - NPFL 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance carries real history into this round of the NPFL.
The two sides meet on 13/11 (Friday) at Adamasingba Stadium, 17:00 (UK time).
Read the Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 13-11-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Shooting Stars the side to beat, with roughly 67% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all NPFL odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Shooting Stars Preview
Shooting Stars reach this fixture 12 match into their NPFL. Here is where Shooting Stars stand:
In this competition
4 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost
1.25 points per game
16 scored, at 1.33 a game
16 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Shooting Stars, season-wide
4 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Qamar Adegoke, 2 goals
Most assists: Olaoke Olajobi, 1 assists
Recent results — Shooting Stars
08/11/2026 10:00
01/11/2026 10:00
25/10/2026 11:00
16/10/2026 13:00
11/10/2026 11:00
Bendel Insurance: how they are travelling
Bendel Insurance come in 12 matches into their NPFL.
Here is what Bendel Insurance have produced:
In this competition
7 won, 0 drawn, 5 lost
1.75 points per game
20 scored, at 1.67 a game
17 conceded, at 1.42 a game
Bendel Insurance, season-wide
7 won, 0 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kayode Oke Solomon, 4 goals
Most assists: Kayode Oke Solomon, 1 assists
Recent results — Bendel Insurance
08/11/2026 10:00
04/11/2026 10:00
01/11/2026 10:00
25/10/2026 11:00
11/10/2026 11:00
The head-to-head favours Shooting Stars
Recent meetings have tended to go Shooting Stars's way against Bendel Insurance.
From 8 match(es):
Shooting Stars: 3 win(s)
Bendel Insurance: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 3
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance prediction.
Form comparison Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Shooting Stars
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
W
L
|
1.25 |
| Home |
W
W
D
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.33 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.83 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.5 | 2.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 33% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.45 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.73 | 1.63 |
Away Team
Bendel Insurance
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
W
L
|
1.75 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 58% | 100% | 17% |
| Goals | 3.08 | 3.83 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2.67 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.17 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 0 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 0 | 1.58 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
This matchup between Shooting Stars and Bendel Insurance has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.
Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 3.8 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.
👉 Prediction: Shooting Stars to Win the 1st Half
Backing Shooting Stars to win the first half is our top betting recommendation.
They are a team that thrives on fast starts, applying early pressure with an aggressive attacking style. Given their strong home performances and ability to dominate from the start, we expect them to take control early against Bendel Insurance and lead at halftime.
Fixture information - Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance
Match: Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance
Competition: NPFL
Date: Friday, 13/11/2026
Kick-off: 17:00 (UK time)
Venue: Adamasingba Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.33
League: 2.35
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 49%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 68%
Over 2.5+
59%
League: 41%
Cards
0.67
League: 0.68
Corners
8.57
League: 9.6
Home Team
Shooting Stars
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
W
L
|
1.25 |
| Home |
W
W
D
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.33 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.83 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.5 | 2.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 33% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.45 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.73 | 1.63 |
Away Team
Bendel Insurance
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
W
L
|
1.75 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 58% | 100% | 17% |
| Goals | 3.08 | 3.83 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2.67 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.17 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 0 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 0 | 1.58 |
Corners
8 / Match
+20% Corners / Match
Bendel Insurance received +20% more corners than Shooting Stars in the NPFL
9.6 / Match
Barau
(-1)
Abia Warriors
(5)
Ikorodu City
(6)
Ranchers Bees
(5)
Kun Khalifat
(4)
Kano Pillars
(4)
Nasarawa United
(8)(-1)
Niger Tornadoes
(1)
Enugu Rangers
(-1)
Kwara United
(-1)
Rivers United
(3)
Sporting Lagos
(-1)
Barau
(9)
Abia Warriors
Cards
0.5 / Match
+257% Cards / Match
Shooting Stars received +257% more cards than Bendel Insurance in the NPFL
0.14 / Match
Barau
(2)
Abia Warriors
(1)
Ikorodu City
(0)
Ranchers Bees
(0)
Kun Khalifat
(-1)
Kano Pillars
(1)
Nasarawa United
(1)(0)
Niger Tornadoes
(0)
Enugu Rangers
(0)
Kwara United
(-1)
Rivers United
(1)
Sporting Lagos
(-1)
Barau
(0)
Abia Warriors
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+26%
Bendel Insurance is +26% better in terms of goals scored
1.67 / Match
Barau
(0)
Abia Warriors
(4)
Ikorodu City
(2)
Ranchers Bees
(3)
Kun Khalifat
(0)
Kano Pillars
(0)
Nasarawa United
(0)(2)
Niger Tornadoes
(0)
Enugu Rangers
(2)
Kwara United
(2)
Rivers United
(1)
Sporting Lagos
(4)
Barau
(0)
Abia Warriors
Goals Conceded
1.33 / Match
+6%
Bendel Insurance condeded +6% more goals than Shooting Stars
1.42 / Match
Barau
(1)
Abia Warriors
(1)
Ikorodu City
(2)
Ranchers Bees
(1)
Kun Khalifat
(2)
Kano Pillars
(0)
Nasarawa United
(0)(1)
Niger Tornadoes
(1)
Enugu Rangers
(1)
Kwara United
(1)
Rivers United
(2)
Sporting Lagos
(1)
Barau
(3)
Abia Warriors
NPFL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Enugu Rangers
|
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 2.1 |
| 2 |
Bendel Insurance
|
12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 3 |
Rivers United
|
11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 1.82 |
| 4 |
Kano Pillars
|
12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 19 | 1.58 |
| 5 |
Barau
|
12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Nasarawa United
|
11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 1.64 |
| 7 |
Plateau United
|
12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 8 |
Katsina United
|
12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 9 |
Niger Tornadoes
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
|
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 1.45 |
| 11 |
Ikorodu City
|
12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 12 |
Sporting Lagos
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Shooting Stars
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Warri Wolves
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 15 |
Kun Khalifat
|
12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 13 | 1.08 |
| 16 |
Kwara United
|
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 12 | 1 |
| 17 |
Ranchers Bees
|
11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 12 | 1.09 |
| 18 |
Enyimba
|
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 19 |
Abia Warriors
|
12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 19 | -7 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 20 |
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Inter Lagos
|
12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 19 | -11 | 7 | 0.58 |
Odds
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