Stadium: Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
Time: 29.03.2023, 06:00 PM
Having gone ten games without defeat, Bendel Insurance will square off against second-placed Akwa United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Wednesday.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Bendel Insurance (1st)
Last five games: DDWWW
Since their return to the NPFL, Bendel Insurance remain the only unbeaten side, winning seven while sharing the spoils three. The Benin Arsenal defied all odds to secure a point against Enyimba a few days ago. After conceding a penalty just before the break, they responded with a goal in the 81st minute to maintain their remarkable record in the division.
Imade Osarenkhoe took his tally to six goals when he struck before the full-time. It has never happened in the league's history where a newly promoted side will have such a decent run of games.
Bendel Insurance attacking duo of Ismail Sarki and Imade Osehenkhoe have been influential since the commencement of the season.
Bendel Insurance have won four and drawn once in their last five home games.
Akwa (2nd)
Last five games: WDWDW
The Uyo-based side have been phenomenal in recent years after starting their season poorly. They are unbeaten in their last five games, scoring nine times while conceding four. More recently, they secured all the points against Sunshine Stars to reduce Bendel Insurance's lead at the top of the log. Akwa United are now second on the log with six points behind the league leader.
Akwa United have won once, drawn three, and lost once on the road in five matches.
Expert Betting Tips
Bendel Insurance are the only side to have taken points from Akwa at home this season. Bendel Insurance seem to be invincible following their recent result against one of the most experienced teams in the league. We expect them to win and score more than once for 1.70.
Akwa United will get a goal here; bet on BTTS for 3.20.
A correct score of (2-1) might surface here for 6.40.
Good luck!