Bayelsa United vs Bendel: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Bayelsa United prepare to host Bendel on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this NIGERIA: NPFL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Bayelsa United, currently 16th in the standings with 29 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 18 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Bendel, sitting 6th with 37 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Bayelsa United and Bendel have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Nasarawa, Bayelsa United recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Bendel's last outing came against Enyimba, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Bayelsa United are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Bayelsa United and Bendel are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Bayelsa United's fixtures have averaged 1.4 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Bendel's games average 2.2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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