Plateau United vs Bendel Insurance Prediction: Visiting Bendel can’t be written off

Plateau United aims to claim the top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League as they host Bendel Insurance. The two teams are currently separated by a margin of seven points. Let's delve into a comprehensive match preview and explore potential betting opportunities in this upcoming fixture.

Plateau United currently occupies the third position with 38 points and has the opportunity to claim the top spot with a victory in this upcoming match. They are just one point behind the league leaders, Enyimba. Plateau United comes into this game on the back of a commanding 5-1 away win against Heartland, displaying strong form and motivation for the upcoming clash. The team successfully compensated for dropped points in a previous home game, where they drew 0-0 with Shooting Stars. Notably, three out of their last five matches failed to surpass three goals, indicating a trend towards low-scoring encounters.

While most of Plateau United's recent matches have been low-scoring, there have been exceptions in two of their last three games. However, at home, they have enjoyed a more stable run, winning 10 out of their last 11 matches. In six of those 11 home matches, the total goals scored were under 2.5, highlighting a trend of relatively low-scoring matches at their home ground.

Bendel Insurance has faced challenges in their recent matches, making this upcoming fixture even more formidable for them. Their recent form includes a winless streak of three matches, with their latest 1-0 loss to Shooting Stars marking the third consecutive game in which they failed to score. In the last five matches, they have suffered three defeats and only managed to score three goals, with all those goals coming in a single match.

The away form of Bendel Insurance is also a cause for concern, as they have not secured a victory in their last 10 away matches in all competitions. Throughout these 12 away matches, Bendel has been unable to score in 10 instances and has managed only three clean sheets during this period. These statistics highlight the challenges they may face in the upcoming away fixture.

Plateau United enters this match in excellent form and is eager to secure their first victory over Bendel Insurance in three encounters. Historically, two of their previous meetings concluded with fewer than three goals, aligning with the prevailing trend of low-scoring matches in Plateau United's recent performances. Bendel Insurance has faced challenges in the attacking department, and it is anticipated that they may encounter difficulties in this upcoming fixture.

While Plateau United has experienced some struggles in recent matches, the home team's strong need for a win in this crucial game makes their victory seem likely. Additionally, the expectation is that the total number of goals in the match will be relatively low.