Bendel Insurance will take a trip to Aba, Abia State, to face Enyimba on matchday 1 of 38 in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Professional Football League.
Date: 22/11/2023
Time: 16:00
Venue: Enyimba International Stadium, Aba
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For the Enyimba vs Bendel Insurance prediction, we say Enyimba will win and this is why. Although Bendel Insurance are unbeaten in their last five NPFL matches (1W 4D), they are likely to succumb to a tight defeat against Enyimba, who are unbeaten at home in the league this term.
Prediction: Enyimba 1-0 Bendel Insurance
We predict under 2.5 goals on Enyimba vs Bendel Insurance and this is why. Four of Bendel Insurance’s last five NPFL matches ended with under 2.5 goals, while Enyimba’s last five matches ended with less than two goals.
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 goals
Enyimba won two and lost two in their last five NPFL matches, including their tight 1-0 win at home over Lobi Stars on Sunday afternoon. They won their opening three home matches and as per their fine home form, the Elephants occupy the 16th position with 10 points, three points off the 6th position.
Bendel Insurance are unbeaten in their last five NPFL matches, having drawn four and won one, including Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Kwara United at home. The Bayelsa outfits are struggling to score goals and will look to improve their form in the final third when they face Enyimba in the midweek.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Enyimba: Ozoemena, Edem, Ekwutozia, Atule, Akanni, Nnachi, Mbaoma, Eze, Alalibo, Asuquo, Chibueze
Bendel Insurance: Obasogie, Anyanwu, Ayuba, Emiloju, Obata, Ogbonda, Okorom, Seriki, Sodje, Tamaraebifha, Tanimu