Bendel Insurance vs Bayelsa United Prediction: The home team will not struggle this time

NPFL week seven encounter between Bendel Insurance and Bayelsa United will take place at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Heading into this game, the visiting Bayelsa United won the last meetings of this fixture. At home, can Bendel Insurance turn the tables?

Bendel Insurance will look to return to winning ways after a disappointing performance against newly promoted Ikorodu City last time out. In that game, Bendel Insurance did well to hold their opponent to a draw at halftime but then conceded three times in the first 25 minutes of the second half. However, in the first six matches of the season, Bendel Insurance have six points, averaging a point per game. In the NPFL standings, Bendel Insurance sit 15th, scoring four goals and conceding seven in that run. 

Bayelsa United secured their first win of the season against Plateau United last time out and will look to keep things running. In that encounter, in the 4th minute, Ibrahim Yahaya's strike was the difference, good enough to seal maximum points for this team. However, Bayelsa United's first five matches of the season ended in three draws and two defeats. In the standings, Bayelsa United sit 16th, scoring three goals while conceding six. 

Bendel Insurance have struggled in this fixture, but at the moment, Bayelsa United are not playing exceptional football, and I expect no surprising performance from them. Bayelsa United have struggled on the road, and Bendel Insurance's lone victory was at the home venue. No doubt, this is a game where both teams should score, considering their poor defensive performances, but a win for the home side is the best option.