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Shooting Stars v Bendel Insurance: numbers & prediction

NPFL · Nigeria · Lekan Salami Stadium
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Shooting Stars 59%Draw 16%Bendel Insurance 25% Expected goals 1.68 – 0.96
71%
ZoraTips pick

Over 1.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.40 · bookmaker 1.32

7/10Rating
1.32Odds

Picks by market

ResultShooting Stars to win59% · @1.36
Double chanceEither team to win84% · @1.16
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score55% · @1.48
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals74% · @1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–012% · fair 8.32

Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

It is Shooting Stars v Bendel Insurance in the NPFL – Friday 13 November, 18:00 WAT, Lekan Salami Stadium. Shooting Stars sit 3rd with 60 points from 38 games (in the top four), while Bendel Insurance are 7th on 53 (in the top half).

Form guide

Shooting Stars – form over the last 5: LWDWL Most recently they lost to Barau FC 0–1 on the road. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They score 1.5 and concede 1.2 per game.

Bendel Insurance – form over the last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Niger Tornadoes 2–1 at home. On their travels they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They score 1.8 and concede 1.2 per game.

On form, Bendel Insurance have the edge: 2.0 points a game against 1.3.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Shooting Stars 1.7 – 1.0 Bendel Insurance in expected goals – roughly 2.6 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 47% for over 2.5, 45% for both teams to score. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Shooting Stars 59% · draw 16% · Bendel Insurance 25%.
  • Both teams to score: no (55%) at 1.48.

ZoraTips prediction

ZoraTips tip: Over 1.5 goals, rated at 71% confidence at odds of 1.32. Predicted score: Shooting Stars 1–1 Bendel Insurance. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Shooting Stars59%fair 1.71 · @1.36
Draw16%fair 6.28 · @3.82
Bendel Insurance25%fair 3.93 · @8.00
2.64Expected goals
1.68Shooting Stars xG
0.96Bendel Insurance xG
45%Both score
47%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–012%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
0–07%
0–17%

From our goals model: Shooting Stars 1.7 – 1.0 Bendel Insurance expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultShooting Stars to win59%1.711.36
Double chanceEither team to win84%1.191.16
Both teams to scoreNot both teams to score55%1.811.48
Draw no betShooting Stars (draw no bet)70%1.43–
Asian handicapBendel Insurance +1 (Asian handicap)60%1.66–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals71%1.401.32
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals53%1.871.64
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals74%1.351.19
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals87%1.15–
First team to scoreShooting Stars to score first59%1.69–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time42%2.39–
Half-time / full-timeHT Shooting Stars / FT Shooting Stars33%2.99–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–012%8.32–

Recent results

Shooting Stars – last 6

LWDWLD
8 Nov@ Barau FC0–1L
1 Novvs Abia Warriors4–1W
25 Oct@ Ikorodu City2–2D
18 Octvs Ranchers Bees3–1W
11 Oct@ Kun Khalifat FC0–2L
7 Octvs Kano Pillars0–0D
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Bendel Insurance – last 6

WLWWLW
8 Novvs Niger Tornadoes2–1W
4 Nov@ Enugu Rangers0–1L
1 Nov@ Kwara United2–1W
25 Octvs Rivers United2–1W
11 Oct@ Sporting Lagos1–2L
4 Octvs Barau FC4–1W
1.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Shooting Stars and Bendel Insurance.

Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance head-to-head page →

NPFL table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Enugu Rangers3819118+2068
2Rivers United3819109+1367
3Shooting Stars3818614+160
4Ikorodu City38161012+458
5Nasarawa United3816814+356
6Abia Warriors3816715-355
7Bendel Insurance37131410+553
8Barau FC38131312+452
9Katsina United37141013-252
10Kano Pillars3815617-251
11Plateau United3815518-150
12Kwara United38131114-150
13Enyimba38131015+249
14Kun Khalifat FC38131015-149
15Warri Wolves38131015-549
16Niger Tornadoes3813916+148
17Remo Stars3814519-547
18El Kanemi Warriors3813817-1647
19Bayelsa United38111017-543
20Wikki Tourist3891316-1240

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.32.

Who will win Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance?

On our numbers Shooting Stars have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Bendel Insurance 25%.

How many goals will there be in Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance?

We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 45% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance?

Our predicted score is Shooting Stars 1–1 Bendel Insurance, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.

When is Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance?

Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance (NPFL) kicks off on Friday 13 November 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Lekan Salami Stadium.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.