Remo Stars vs Bendel Insurance Prediction: Home turf will have huge advantage on this fixture

In Round 27 of NPFL action, Remo Stars will host Bendel Insurance at the Remo Star Stadium. In this matchup, Remo Stars are the favored team to win, especially as they return to their home ground, while Bendel Insurance comes into the game after a convincing victory over Doma United.

In their recent league fixtures, Remo Stars secured victories against both Bayelsa United and Enyimba. However, they faced defeats against Enugu Rangers, Sporting Lagos, and Shooting Stars in other matches during that period. Across these games, Remo Stars only managed to score three goals while conceding seven. They averaged 1.2 goals per match in the current league season. In terms of discipline, the home team received 46 yellow cards and 2 red cards. Remo Stars demonstrate proficiency in ball retention, boasting an average possession of 52.95% throughout this season.

Bendel Insurance heads into this game with two wins in their last five matches. They secured victories against Gombe United and Doma United, with scorelines of 2-0 and 4-0 respectively. However, they faced defeats in their matches against Shooting Stars, Plateau United, and Akwa United, all of which were away games. Across these encounters, Bendel Insurance scored a total of 7 goals while conceding 6. In away fixtures, they averaged 0.92 goals scored per match and 0.69 goals conceded. Their ball possession statistics have been less than stellar, averaging 47.42% overall for the season.

The Remo Stars team has shown inconsistency throughout this season, and they have much at stake in the league. Despite Bendel Insurance's recent victory over Doma last Sunday, they will likely aim to maintain their momentum and deliver another strong performance. Although this match is anticipated to be closely contested and highly competitive, I believe Remo Stars' home advantage makes them formidable opponents. Therefore, I expect them to secure a victory, although it may be by a narrow margin, as they persist in their pursuit of the league title.