Bendel Insurance: Stats, Form and Betting Guide
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.
Bendel Insurance FC in 2026/27: stats
From the league table after matches up to 6 November 2026.
4thof 20
18points
6-0-5won-drawn-lost
1.64points per game
1.6scored per game
1.5conceded per game
What the numbers say for betting
- Bendel Insurance FC matches average 3.1 goals, more than the league average of 2.3. Higher totals are why Over 2.5 is often priced short in their games.
- 0% of their games ended level (league: 34%). They rarely draw, so the 1X2 result usually settles one way or the other.
- After 11 games one result moves these numbers a lot. Use them with team form and team news, not on their own.
Where they sit
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangers International | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 10 | +6 | 21 |
| 2 | Kano Pillars | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 12 | +3 | 19 |
| 3 | Rivers United | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 5 | +10 | 18 |
| 4 | Bendel Insurance | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 16 | +2 | 18 |
| 5 | Nasarawa United | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 10 | +1 | 17 |
| 6 | Plateau United | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 14 | +4 | 16 |
| 7 | Barau | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 16 |
| 8 | Niger Tornadoes | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 16 |
| 9 | Katsina United | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 15 | −1 | 16 |
| 10 | Shooting Stars | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 15 | +1 | 15 |
| 11 | Sporting Lagos | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | +1 | 15 |
| 12 | Doma United | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 15 |
| 13 | Ikorodu City | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 14 |
| 14 | Kun Khalifat | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 17 | −7 | 13 |
| 15 | Kwara United | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 13 | −1 | 12 |
| 16 | Enyimba | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 15 | −3 | 11 |
| 17 | Warri Wolves | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 10 |
| 18 | Abia Warriors | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 17 | −7 | 10 |
| 19 | Ranchers Bees | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 14 | −3 | 9 |
| 20 | Inter Lagos | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 17 | −14 | 3 |
CAF Champions LeagueCAF Confederation Cup
Sources: NPFL official table · NPFL official fixtures and results · NigFooty: NPFL Matchday 12 fixtures, Friday result and updated table · Sportspoule: NPFL table 2026/27, title race with four clubs on 18 points · Soccernet NG: Rangers top again, but Rivers' suspended penalty looms · Africa Top Sports: NPFL deducts three points from Warri Wolves · Naija News: NPFL fines Inter Lagos, deducts three points · Soccernet NG: Nigeria's four clubs in 2026/27 CAF competitions
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 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.
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.
- Form. Look at the last five or six matches. See team form.
- Rivalry games. Matches against Rangers can be tense and close.
- Odds movement. Prices can shift after team news. See why odds change.
- Team news. Check injuries and suspensions before kick-off. Read injuries and odds.
Popular markets for Bendel Insurance matches
- 1X2: home win, draw or away win.
- Double chance: cover two results.
- Draw no bet: your stake comes back on a draw.
- 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.
FAQ
Where does Bendel Insurance play home games?
Bendel Insurance are based in Benin City, Edo State. Their home ground is the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
How many league titles has Bendel Insurance won?
Bendel Insurance have won two Nigerian top-flight league titles.
Who are Bendel Insurance's biggest rivals?
Their best-known rivalry is with Rangers International. The two clubs met in famous FA Cup finals in 1978 and 1981, and again in 2023.
Related guides
- NPFL betting guide
- Nigeria betting hub
- What is double chance?
- Why betting odds change
- How home advantage affects betting
Sources
- Wikipedia: Bendel Insurance F.C.
- Soccernet NG: Bendel Insurance FC, slumbering giant
- Soccernet NG: Historic rivalry reignited, Bendel Insurance and Rangers
- Soccernet NG: Rangers top again after win over Bendel Insurance
Next matches: our predictions
Sunday 8 November
Bendel InsurancevsNiger Tornadoes
Our pickOver 1.5 goals1.5067% chance
Friday 13 November
Shooting StarsvsBendel Insurance
Our pickBoth teams to score (GG)1.5565% chance