Only a win will satisfy Enyimba supporters in this clash with Bendel Insurance, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the Npfl table.
Enyimba and Bendel Insurance should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Enyimba form and stats
5-6-0 (win-draw-lost) are the numbers at home for Enyimba so far this season. After failing to beat Lobi Stars here, Enyimba has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with four wins in a row.Enyimba manager U. Abdallah and his team return home after a 1-1 draw away versus MFM in the Npfl. Before that game, the 2-1 home victory against Sunshine Stars.
Enyimba aren't scoring a lot here with only 9 goals from 11 games. Defensively Enyimba have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (1 in 11 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Bendel Insurance form and stats
There's been little loot from Bendel Insurance's travels as they have only collected 8 points from 11 away games. Bendel Insurance only has 0 wins to counter their 3 defeats and 8 draws. The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Bendel Insurance have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone 26 consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Zamfara United FC game.Bendel Insurance are travelling after their nice 2-0 home win in the Npfl against Wikki Tourist. Prior to that match, a home win 1-0 against MFM.
Goals are few and far between in Bendel Insurance's away games. Only 3 goals from 11 travels. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (7 so far).
Head 2 Head
Enyimba and Bendel Insurance have met before this season: Bendel Insurance - Enyimba 0-0. Enyimba-Bendel Insurance H2H statistics last three meetings regardless of arena: Enyimba 1 win, Bendel Insurance 1 win, 1 draw.Enyimba missing players
Bendel Insurance missing players
| Enyimba | Bendel Insurance | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | Played | 6 | 12 |
| 13 | 9 | Scored | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 1 | Conceded | 7 | 8 |
| 69% | 83% | Over 0.5 | 83% | 75% |
| 54% | 67% | Over 1.5 | 67% | 50% |
| 23% | 17% | Over 2.5 | 17% | 8% |
| 8% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 8% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 31% | 17% | Both teams to score | 50% | 33% |
| 62% | 83% | Clean Sheet | 17% | 50% |
| 38% | 17% | Failed To Score | 50% | 42% |
- Bendel Insurance is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | MFM | 22 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 32 |
| 2 | Enugu Rangers | 22 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 31 |
| 3 | Enyimba | 22 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 29 |
| 4 | Lobi Stars | 22 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 29 |
| 5 | Wikki Tourist | 22 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 26 |
| 6 | Kwara United | 22 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -2 | 26 |
| 7 | Katsina United | 22 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 | -3 | 25 |
| 8 | Sunshine Stars | 22 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -1 | 24 |
| 9 | Rivers United | 22 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -3 | 24 |
| 10 | Bendel Insurance | 22 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 23 |
| 11 | Remo Stars | 22 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -4 | 22 |
| 12 | Niger Tornadoes | 22 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -6 | 19 |
