Bendel Insurance have proven formidable on their home turf, securing a 2-1 victory against Warri Wolves in their sole home match this season. In contrast, Kun Khalifat FC have demonstrated resolute defending with two consecutive 0-0 stalemates, but their complete lack of goals scored limits their upside on the road. Bendel Insurance also hold the upper hand in recent head-to-head history, having won 2-1 at home and drawn 1-1 away in their two meetings with Kun Khalifat FC.
Bendel Insurance vs Kun Khalifat FC prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 3
- Venue
- Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · -1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -3 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Bendel Insurance or Draw (Double Chance) at 75% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Bendel Insurance welcome Kun Khalifat FC to Benin City for matchday three of the NPFL campaign. The hosts sit ninth in the standings with three points from two matches, having opened their season with a 2-1 home victory over Warri Wolves before falling to a 1-0 defeat at Nasarawa United.
Kun Khalifat FC occupy twelfth place after recording back-to-back 0-0 draws against Abia Warriors and Barau FC. While the visitors have yet to concede a goal this season, their offensive output remains completely blank with zero goals scored in their opening two fixtures.
Head-to-head history favours the home side, with Bendel Insurance undefeated in the two previous league meetings between the clubs. That record includes a 2-1 home victory in March 2026 alongside a 1-1 away draw earlier in the 2025-26 campaign.
Key factors
- Bendel Insurance have won their only home fixture this season, scoring two goals in a 2-1 win over Warri Wolves.
- Kun Khalifat FC have recorded two consecutive 0-0 draws to start the campaign, showing strong defensive structure but failing to score.
- Bendel Insurance are unbeaten across two prior head-to-head encounters with Kun Khalifat FC, winning 2-1 at home and drawing 1-1 away.
- Kun Khalifat FC have conceded zero goals through their first two matches of the league season.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 3.6 goals per game (Bendel Insurance at home plus Kun Khalifat FC away).
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kano Pillars | 9 | +1 | 14 |
| 8 | Doma United | 9 | 0 | 14 |
| 9 | Ikorodu City | 9 | +2 | 12 |
| 10 | Bendel Insurance | 8 | +1 | 12 |
| 11 | Niger Tornadoes | 9 | 0 | 12 |
| 12 | Katsina United | 9 | -2 | 12 |
| 13 | Kwara United | 9 | 0 | 11 |
| 14 | Warri Wolves | 9 | -1 | 11 |
| 15 | Shooting Stars | 9 | -2 | 11 |
| 16 | Abia Warriors | 9 | -3 | 10 |
| 17 | Kun Khalifat FCRelegation | 9 | -7 | 9 |
| 18 | EnyimbaRelegation | 9 | -3 | 8 |
| 19 | Ranchers BeesRelegation | 9 | -3 | 8 |
| 20 | Inter LagosRelegation | 9 | -13 | 2 |
Head-to-head
- 1
- Bendel Insurance
- 1
- Draws
- 0
- Kun Khalifat FC
Bendel Insurance have won 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 2026-03-14Bendel Insurance2-1Kun Khalifat FC
- 2025-10-26Kun Khalifat FC1-1Bendel Insurance
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