Akwa United vs Bendel Insurance Prediction: The hosts will amass the maximum points here

Akwa United will lock horns against Bendel Insurance at the Eket Stadium in a bid to bounce back from their recent defeat. On the opposing end, Bendel Insurance march in with an emphatic victory on their ground against Gombe United.

Akwa United (19th)

Last five games: WLLLW

The Promise Keepers failed to keep up with their momentum as they were defeated by a struggling Shooting Stars on the road. They conceded three goals on the road without responding against their opponent. Before then, they trashed Enyimba Aba (3-1) on their ground. Akwa United, who won the NPFL title in 2020-2021, are languishing in the relegation zone with six wins in twenty four games. 

Akwa United have picked up twenty-four points from a possible seventy-two and sit in the 19th spot on the log. Akwa United have won six, drawn five, and lost once on their ground this season.

Bendel Insurance (8th)

Last five games: LDLLW

The Benin Arsenal head here with a slim (2-0) victory against Gombe United. Ismail Sarki scored a brace to end his side's four games without a win. 

Since selling their two most influential players, Benjamin Tanimu and Ezekiel Tamara, Bendel Insurance have struggled without a proper replacement. Benin Arsenal have picked up thirty-four points from a combined seventy-two. They have drawn four and lost eight games on the road this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous three meetings, Bendel Insurance have won once and drawn twice against Akwa United. The visitors have been poor lately, and the best they can get here is a share of the spoils. On the other hand, Akwa United have underperformed in recent games but with a win over Enyimba in their recent home game. The hosts can’t afford to lose here after their terrible display on the road, and we are trusting them to win for 1.75.

We expect the hosts to win before the break for 2.65.

Bet on home to win and score more than a goal for 2.20.

Good luck!