Bendel Insurance vs Heartland Owerri Prediction: The hosts win before the break

On Saturday, Bendel Insurance will face off against Heartland Owerri at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. The hosts will be keen to maintain their momentum after securing an impressive away point, while the visitors will come with the usual tactics of at least walking home with a point. 

Last five games: LLDWD

The Benin Arsenal are undefeated in their last three games, settling for a draw against Lobi Stars and Kwara United and winning against Kano Pillars. Bendel Insurance became the only team to have denied the title contenders the opportunity to score on their ground this season in a toothless stalemate on the road against Lobi Stars. 

Since selling their two most influential players, Benjamin Tanimu and Ezekiel Tamara, Bendel Insurance have struggled without a proper replacement. However, they have now gone three games without a defeat as they sit in 9th place on the log. Benin Arsenal have picked up forty-two points from a combined ninety-three. They have drawn three, lost once, and won eleven games at home this season. 

Last five games: LLWLW

With two wins over their last six games, the eight-time NPFL winners fight to remain in the division as they languish in the relegation zone on the log. Heartland Owerri march here with a far more impressive performance as they defeated a solid Shooting Stars on their ground. Divine Ukadike scored the only goal that won his side the maximum points. Unfortunately, Heartland Owerri might not be able to remain in the league as they’ll need seven points and hope other teams lose to stand a chance. 

Heartland Owerri have been below par this season, having secured twenty-nine points from a combined ninety-three.

Heartland Owerri drew four and lost eleven away from home this season. 

Bendel Insurance have won once while the visitors have recorded a win over their previous two meetings. Heartland Owerri have been underperforming in the league this season, and we don’t think they’ll remain in the division. At the same time, Bendel Insurance have been solid lately, picking up two draws on the road and winning once on their ground. Both teams are in need of the points, but we think the hosts stand a better chance here; bet on a home halftime win for 2.02.

We expect to see more than two goals here for 2.50.

This game might end in a BTTS for 2.70.

Good luck!