Bayelsa United will journey to the traditional metropolis of Benin this weekend in Matchday six of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) as they are going to be hoping to bounce again to profitable methods in what guarantees to be a tense NPFL conflict, with each side eager to determine momentum early within the season.
For the Prosperity Boys, the sport is essential: they’re coming off a run of outcomes which have dented their promising begin to the season.
So, this fixture presents a chance to arrest the slide and reassert themselves among the many contenders for the highest half of the desk.
Bendel Insurance coverage, in the meantime, will see this as an opportunity to maneuver up the desk and exploit Prosperity Boys fragility.
Bayelsa United confirmed flashes of high quality and promise within the first two video games of the season, however their latest type has been inconsistent.
After a powerful begin within the 2025/26 season—together with wins over Capturing Stars and Barau FC—Bayelsa United have suffered three consecutive defeat within the final three league matches.
These losses have uncovered some points within the crew’s defence, particularly in dealing with late-game stress and focus lapses. Moreover, their productiveness in assault has regarded skinny at occasions, with key probabilities going begging.
For Bayelsa United, the problem now could be psychological as a lot as tactical—the gamers should rebuild confidence and sharpen their execution.
Bendel Insurance coverage might be harmful opponents. They’ve proven resilience, particularly in huge matches, and have a extra settled construction. Their house matches typically carry additional weight; taking part in at Benin offers them consolation and confidence.
Additionally, their defensive self-discipline tends to make them tough to interrupt down, significantly towards groups which can be beneath stress or coming off poor outcomes.
They’ll look to use any lapses from Bayelsa United, significantly in transition or set-pieces.
Talking forward of the sport defensive stall, Isah Yusuf admitted that the crew isn’t doing very properly in the meanwhile and they’re going to give all their finest to get a superb consequence at Insurance coverage whereas midfield maestro, Knowledge Magbisa additionally added that the crew will give its finest and attempt to get one thing out of the sport.”
FORM GUIDE:
Bendel Insurance coverage: LWDDL
Bayelsa United: WWLLL
LAST MATCH RESULTS:
21/09/2025
Enyimba 3-2 Bendel Insurance coverage
Bayelsa United 0-2 Nasarawa United
LAST MATCH MEETING BETWEEN BOTH TEAMS DURING 2024/2025 SEASON
Matchday 7: Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
Bendel Insurance coverage 3-0 Bayelsa United
Matchday 27: Samson Siasia Stadium
Bayelsa United 2-1 Bendel Insurance coverage
