Bendel Insurance vs El Kanemi Warriors: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Bendel Insurance
LWWWL
5th place in Nigerian Premier League
3 - 2
FT
18/01/2026 11:00
El Kanemi Warriors
LWLLD
18th place in Nigerian Premier League
Nigerian Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Bendel Insurance vs El Kanemi Warriors on 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bendel Insurance vs El Kanemi Warriors preview before placing your bet.

  • Bendel Insurance will face El Kanemi Warriors in Nigerian Premier League on January 18, 2026 at 11:00.
  • Bendel Insurance are currently 5th with 56 points after 38 matches.
  • El Kanemi Warriors sit 18th with 47 points from 38 matches.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Enugu Rangers International Enugu Rangers International
68 38 19 11 8 47 27 20
02 Rivers United Rivers United
67 38 19 10 9 44 31 13
03 Shooting Stars SC Shooting Stars SC
60 38 18 6 14 41 40 1
04 Ikorodu City FC Ikorodu City FC
58 38 16 10 12 43 39 4
05 Bendel Insurance Bendel Insurance
56 38 14 14 10 44 38 6
06 Nasarawa United Nasarawa United
56 38 16 8 14 37 34 3
07 Abia Warriors Abia Warriors
55 38 16 7 15 31 34 -3
08 Barau FC Barau FC
52 38 13 13 12 34 30 4
09 Katsina United Katsina United
52 38 14 10 14 36 39 -3
10 Kano Pillars Kano Pillars
51 38 15 6 17 37 39 -2
11 Plateau United Plateau United
50 38 15 5 18 39 40 -1
12 Kwara United Kwara United
50 38 13 11 14 35 36 -1
13 Enyimba Enyimba
49 38 13 10 15 44 42 2
14 Kun Khalifat FC Kun Khalifat FC
49 38 13 10 15 42 43 -1
15 Warri Wolves FC Warri Wolves FC
49 38 13 10 15 36 41 -5
16 Niger Tornadoes FC Niger Tornadoes FC
48 38 13 9 16 37 36 1
17 Remo Stars Remo Stars
47 38 14 5 19 42 47 -5
18 El Kanemi Warriors El Kanemi Warriors
47 38 13 8 17 30 46 -16
19 Bayelsa United Bayelsa United
43 38 11 10 17 37 42 -5
20 Wikki Tourist Wikki Tourist
40 38 9 13 16 36 48 -12
Head To Head
24/08/2025 11:00
El Kanemi Warriors El Kanemi Warriors
2 - 0
Bendel Insurance Bendel Insurance
NGA PR
19/02/2025 10:00
El Kanemi Warriors El Kanemi Warriors
0 - 0
Bendel Insurance Bendel Insurance
NGA PR
06/10/2024 11:00
Bendel Insurance Bendel Insurance
1 - 1
El Kanemi Warriors El Kanemi Warriors
NGA PR
22/04/2023 11:00
Bendel Insurance Bendel Insurance
2 - 1
El Kanemi Warriors El Kanemi Warriors
NGA PR
01/02/2023 10:50
El Kanemi Warriors El Kanemi Warriors
0 - 1
Bendel Insurance Bendel Insurance
NGA PR
El Kanemi Warriors
2
40%
Draw
2
40%
Bendel Insurance
1
20%
Bendel Insurance Bendel Insurance Last 6 matches
14/01/2026 11:00
Kwara United 0 - 1 Bendel Insurance
NGA PR
27/12/2025 11:00
Bendel Insurance 2 - 0 Kwara United
NGA PR
21/12/2025 11:00
Remo Stars 2 - 3 Bendel Insurance
NGA PR
13/12/2025 11:00
Bendel Insurance 1 - 1 Enugu Rangers International
NGA PR
08/12/2025 11:00
Katsina United 0 - 1 Bendel Insurance
NGA PR
29/11/2025 11:00
Bendel Insurance 3 - 0 Wikki Tourist
NGA PR
Win
83%
Draw
17%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches El Kanemi Warriors El Kanemi Warriors
14/01/2026 10:00
El Kanemi Warriors 1 - 0 Bayelsa United
NGA PR
28/12/2025 11:00
Bayelsa United 0 - 1 El Kanemi Warriors
NGA PR
21/12/2025 10:00
El Kanemi Warriors 3 - 2 Enyimba
NGA PR
14/12/2025 11:00
Niger Tornadoes FC 3 - 0 El Kanemi Warriors
NGA PR
07/12/2025 10:00
El Kanemi Warriors 0 - 0 Barau FC
NGA PR
30/11/2025 11:00
Shooting Stars SC 1 - 0 El Kanemi Warriors
NGA PR
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Bendel Insurance
Bendel Insurance
38
 El Kanemi Warriors
El Kanemi Warriors
38
Goals
Scored
18
Avg. per game
0.47
Conceded
23
Avg. per game
0.61
Scored
16
Avg. per game
0.42
Conceded
23
Avg. per game
0.61
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
15 (39%)23 (61%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
12 (32%)26 (68%)
Bendel Insurance

Bendel Insurance

Recent matches

El Kanemi Warriors

El Kanemi Warriors

Under /Over

(61%)23 15(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)23 15(39%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(26%)10 28(74%)

Under /Over

(26%)10 28(74%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

/Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(26%)10 28(74%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Bendel Insurance Bendel Insurance
El Kanemi Warriors El Kanemi Warriors
Shots
Bendel Insurance
Bendel Insurance
Total shots
11.50 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
El Kanemi Warriors
El Kanemi Warriors
Total shots
6.93 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Bendel Insurance Bendel Insurance Pass El Kanemi Warriors El Kanemi Warriors
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
50%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
46%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Bendel Insurance
Bendel Insurance
2358
Avg. 62.05 / game
 El Kanemi Warriors
El Kanemi Warriors
1320
Avg. 34.74 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Bendel Insurance
Bendel Insurance
1610
Avg. 42.37 / game
 El Kanemi Warriors
El Kanemi Warriors
791
Avg. 20.82 / game
OTHERS
Bendel Insurance
Bendel Insurance
38
Played games
El Kanemi Warriors
El Kanemi Warriors
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.37
14
Clean sheets
16
0.42
3.76
143
Corners
39
1.03
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
1.50
57
Offsides
22
0.58
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Bendel Insurance
Bendel Insurance
DISCIPLINARY
El Kanemi Warriors
El Kanemi Warriors
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.34
51
Yellow card
33
0.87
0.03
1
Red card
1
0.03
6.45
245
Fouls
114
3.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
NEXT MATCHES
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NEXT MATCHES
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How We Build the Bendel Insurance vs El Kanemi Warriors Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bendel Insurance vs El Kanemi Warriors on 18 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Nigerian Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bendel Insurance vs El Kanemi Warriors Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bendel Insurance's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against El Kanemi Warriors's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Nigerian Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Nigerian Premier League standings and the Nigerian Premier League form table to understand exactly where Bendel Insurance and El Kanemi Warriors sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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