Bendel Insurance vs Doma United Prediction: Both teams performances have declined

Bendel Insurance, currently in 9th place, will face off against Doma United, who are in 12th place, in the NPFL round 26 match. Both teams suffered defeats against their recent opponents, so they'll be aiming for a favorable result in this upcoming game. Let's analyze this match and make a prediction.

In their recent matches, Bendel Insurance secured a lone victory, a 2-0 win at home against Gombe United. However, they suffered defeats to Shooting Stars, Plateau United, and Akwa United, while also managing draws against Enyimba during that period. Throughout these games, Bendel Insurance netted three goals while conceding six. On average, they scored 0.8 goals per match in the ongoing league season. Additionally, Bendel Insurance has struggled to maintain possession, averaging only 47.42% possession this season.

Doma United's recent form has been fraught with difficulty as they have struggled to secure victories, both at home and away. Their winless streak has extended to eight games, during which they suffered defeats against Abia Warriors, Rivers United, Enugu Rangers, Bayelsa United, Enyimba, and Shooting Stars. They managed only draws against Sporting Lagos and Rivers United in their previous encounters. Throughout these matches, Doma United scored three goals while conceding 12. In their away fixtures, they averaged 0.76 goals scored per match and conceded 0.84. Doma United's ball possession statistics have also been subpar, averaging 49.87% possession overall in the season.

Both teams have experienced a decline in form recently and might encounter difficulties in this match. However, it's difficult to overlook the advantage of playing at home. Bendel Insurance has shown resilience in their recent home games, remaining unbeaten in their last ten matches. On the contrary, Doma United has struggled away from home and is considered a weaker team overall. Therefore, Bendel Insurance is expected to capitalize on their home advantage, securing a comfortable victory with a clean sheet being the most likely outcome.