# Bendel Insurance: Stats, Form and Betting Guide

> Bendel Insurance stats and betting guide: Benin City club profile, the old rivalry with Rangers and a worked ₦1,000 double chance example.

Source: https://oddsclass.com/leagues/npfl/bendel_insurance/ · Publisher: OddsClass editorial team · Reviewed: 2026-11-06 · Language: en
> **Short answer:** Bendel Insurance are a Benin City club founded in 1972, with two league titles and a CAF Cup win. When betting on them, check form at home in Benin City and away, team news, and the tension of games against Rangers.

## Club profile

| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Bendel Insurance Football Club |
| Nickname | Benin Arsenal (earlier known as the Vipers) |
| Founded | 1972 |
| City | Benin City, Edo State |
| Home ground | Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium |
| Nigerian league titles | 2 |
| Continental honours | CAF Cup winners 1994 |

## Rivals and derbies

Bendel Insurance's best-known rivalry is with Rangers International of Enugu. They met in the 1978 and 1981 FA Cup finals, and again in the 2023 Federation Cup final.

Games between the two still bring strong feelings. In November 2026 they met in a rescheduled NPFL match at Awka.

## Bendel Insurance betting example: Bendel Insurance vs Rangers International

Say you stake (the money you bet) ₦1,000 on Bendel Insurance vs Rangers in Benin City. You choose [double chance](https://oddsclass.com/learn/double_chance/) 1X (Insurance win or draw) at 1.45 (example odds).

| Result | Your bet | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance win (2–1) | Wins | ₦1,450.00 |
| Draw (0–0) | Wins | ₦1,450.00 |
| Rangers win (1–2) | Loses | ₦0.00 |

If the match ends 2–1 to Bendel Insurance, you get ₦1,000 × 1.45 = ₦1,450. Your profit is ₦450. A draw pays the same. Try other amounts with the [payout calculator](https://oddsclass.com/tools/payout_calculator/).

## How to bet on Bendel Insurance matches

Check home and away results separately. Home games in Benin City and long away trips can give very different results. Read [home advantage](https://oddsclass.com/learn/home_advantage/).

- **Form.** Look at the last five or six matches. See [team form](https://oddsclass.com/learn/team_form/).
- **Rivalry games.** Matches against Rangers can be tense and close.
- **Odds movement.** Prices can shift after team news. See [why odds change](https://oddsclass.com/learn/why_odds_change/).
- **Team news.** Check injuries and suspensions before kick-off. Read [injuries and odds](https://oddsclass.com/learn/injuries_and_odds/).

## Popular markets for Bendel Insurance matches

- [1X2](https://oddsclass.com/learn/1x2/): home win, draw or away win.
- [Double chance](https://oddsclass.com/learn/double_chance/): cover two results.
- [Draw no bet](https://oddsclass.com/learn/draw_no_bet/): your stake comes back on a draw.
- [GG/NG](https://oddsclass.com/learn/gg_ng/): whether both teams score.

## Common mistakes

- **Judging by one result.** One win or loss says little. Look at several games.
- **Ignoring the venue.** Away form can be weaker than home form.
- **Betting with emotion in rivalry games.** Stick to facts.
- **Stacking many games.** Long accumulators lower your chance of winning.

## Bet responsibly

Only stake money you can afford to lose. Set a deposit limit in your bookmaker account before you start. If betting stops being fun, read [where to get help](https://oddsclass.com/learn/gambling_help/).

## Related guides

- [NPFL betting guide](https://oddsclass.com/leagues/npfl/)
- [Nigeria betting hub](https://oddsclass.com/ng/)
- [What is double chance?](https://oddsclass.com/learn/double_chance/)
- [Why betting odds change](https://oddsclass.com/learn/why_odds_change/)
- [How home advantage affects betting](https://oddsclass.com/learn/home_advantage/)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Bendel Insurance F.C.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bendel_Insurance_F.C.)
- [Soccernet NG: Bendel Insurance FC, slumbering giant](https://soccernet.ng/2015/05/bendel-insurance-fc-slumbering-giant.html)
- [Soccernet NG: Historic rivalry reignited, Bendel Insurance and Rangers](https://soccernet.ng/2023/06/historic-rivalry-reignited-bendel-insurance-enugu-rangers-to-clash-in-federation-cup-final.html)
- [Soccernet NG: Rangers top again after win over Bendel Insurance](https://soccernet.ng/2026/11/npfl-rangers-top-bendel-insurance-iwundu-rivers-united-sanction.html)