Shooting vs Bendel: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Shooting Stars prepare to host Bendel on November 13, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00, this NIGERIA: NPFL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Shooting Stars, currently 13th in the standings with 15 points from 12 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 14 points from 6 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Bendel, sitting 2nd with 21 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Shooting Stars and Bendel have favored Shooting Stars, with Shooting Stars claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Barau, Shooting Stars recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Bendel's last outing came against Niger Tornadoes, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Shooting Stars are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Shooting Stars 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 plenty of goals: Shooting Stars's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Bendel's games average 3.3 goals, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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