Bendel Insurance vs Enugu Rangers Prediction: Expect an intense final

The Nigeria Federation Cup final will be held at Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, and it will feature a matchup between Bendel Insurance and Enugu Rangers. Despite not having won a match leading up to this competition, Bendel Insurance is the favorite to win this match, while Enugu Rangers are the team that is considered to be the underdog. The match analysis has been broken down into its component parts and is shown below alongside the various betting options that can be taken into consideration. 

Bendel Insurance had a poor showing in the Super Six contests, failing to pick up a single victory in those matches and ultimately finishing in fifth place with just three points to their name. After playing to three straight draws in the first three matches of the Super Six against Lobi Stars, Sunshine Stars, and Enyimba Internationals, Bendel Insurance could only see themselves lose to Rivers United and Remo Stars. Lobi Stars, Sunshine Stars, and Enyimba Internationals were the teams that they faced. Bendel Insurance was only able to score three goals throughout the course of five matches, while they allowed five goals to be scored against them.

The Enugu Rangers played exceptionally well in all of their Federation matches leading up to this one. After claiming victory against Ebedei in a game that was decided by a score of 1-3, the Enugu Rangers team went on to win their quarterfinal match against Doma United by a score of 1-0 courtesy of a goal scored in additional time that proved to be the game-winner. However, in a performance that was very similar to the one they had in the quarterfinal encounter against Doma United, Enugu Rangers scored from the penalty spot in the 90+2 minute of the Federation Cup semifinal match against Plateau United, and Godwin Obaje converted the penalty kick. The Enugu Rangers have played a total of eleven matches leading up to this point, and they have yet to suffer a loss. Of those eleven matches, they have won five, and tied six.

In the course of their respective football histories, these two sides have competed against one another twice, with each team taking home one victory. Both Enugu Rangers and Bendel Insurance scored two goals in the matches.

Due to the fact that both sides will be putting an emphasis on defensive play, this competition should have relatively low goal scoring. However, despite a string of disappointing outcomes, I believe the home team will finally find some success here. Consequently, a wager on the home team to win and under 1.5 goals scored.