- λ home
- 1.86
- λ away
- 0.58
- Σλ total
- 2.44
- P(over 2.5)
- 40%
- P(BTTS)
- 43%
- Modal score
- 1–0 16.1%
Abia Warriors vs Bendel Insurance prediction & xG model: Abia Warriors to win
Graded on the 90-minute score: the pick landed ✓
Abia Warriors v Bendel Insurance: how the Arena called it
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How the numbers for Abia Warriors v Bendel Insurance are calculated
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Expected goals (λ)
Not enough history for team ratings – the goal estimate uses the statistical feed and the market line only.
| Total-goals source | Estimate | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical xG feed | 2.80 | 45% |
| Over/under 2.5 price | 2.15 | 55% |
| Blended total λ | 2.44 | 100% |
Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.86, λaway = 0.58
Poisson goal distributions
P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!
Score grid
Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.
- Σ home-win cells
- 68.1%
- Σ draw cells
- 21.0%
- Σ away-win cells
- 10.9%
- Most probable score
- 1–0 · 16.1%
Blending with the market
With no ratings for these teams, the statistical feed is blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.
| Outcome | Ratings | Feed | Market* | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Abia Warriors | – | 74.0% | 57.1% | 66.9% |
| X Draw | – | 20.0% | 28.0% | 23.4% |
| 2 Bendel Insurance | – | 6.0% | 14.9% | 9.8% |
Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.116 → 11.6% removed before blending (*market column).
Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV
Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied
| Selection | p | Fair | Best odds | Implied | EV | Add |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | ||||||
| 1 · Abia Warriors pick | 66.9% | 1.50 | 1.57 | 63.7% | +5.0% | |
| X · Draw | 23.4% | 4.28 | 3.20 | 31.3% | -25.2% | |
| 2 · Bendel Insurance | 9.8% | 10.25 | 6.00 | 16.7% | -41.5% | |
| Double chance | ||||||
| 1X | 90.2% | 1.11 | 1.08 | 92.6% | -2.5% | |
| X2 | 33.1% | 3.02 | 2.15 | 46.5% | -28.8% | |
| 12 | 76.6% | 1.30 | 1.28 | 78.1% | -1.9% | |
| Draw no bet | ||||||
| DNB Abia Warriors | 87.3% | 1.15 | – | – | – | |
| DNB Bendel Insurance | 12.7% | 7.86 | – | – | – | |
| Goal lines | ||||||
| Over 1.5 | 70.1% | 1.43 | – | – | – | |
| Under 1.5 | 29.9% | 3.34 | – | – | – | |
| Over 2.5 | 40.2% | 2.49 | 2.60 | 38.5% | +4.6% | |
| Under 2.5 | 59.8% | 1.67 | 1.48 | 67.6% | -11.5% | |
| Over 3.5 | 23.0% | 4.34 | – | – | – | |
| Under 3.5 | 77.0% | 1.30 | – | – | – | |
| Both teams to score | ||||||
| BTTS yes | 43.2% | 2.32 | – | – | – | |
| BTTS no | 56.8% | 1.76 | – | – | – | |
| Half-time | ||||||
| HT 1 | 47.2% | 2.12 | – | – | – | |
| HT X | 41.7% | 2.40 | – | – | – | |
| HT 2 | 11.1% | 9.05 | – | – | – | |
The selection
EV = 0.669 × 1.57 − 1 = +0.050 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.088 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 2.0% of bankroll
A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.
Recent form, in numbers
last 6 matches · 90-minute scores| Metric | Abia Warriors | Bendel Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Sequence | LWDLWW | WLWLWD |
| Matches | 6 | 6 |
| W-D-L | 3-1-2 | 3-1-2 |
| Points per match | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| Goals for / match | 1.33 | 1.67 |
| Goals against / match | 1.17 | 1.33 |
| Over 2.5 | 50% | 67% |
| BTTS | 50% | 83% |
| Clean sheets | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to score | 17% | 17% |
What the numbers say
by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst1X2 probabilities
Strong home favourites – Abia Warriors 67% to win. Standings: Abia Warriors 6th on 55, Bendel Insurance 7th on 53.
Form
Sequence for Abia Warriors: L W D L W W, so three victories in six. Latest: 0–2 away at Barau FC. Per match: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded.
Bendel Insurance have three wins from their last six (W L W L W D). Latest: 2–1 at home to Ikorodu City. Per match: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded. No shut-outs in that run.
Expected goals (xG)
xG Abia Warriors 1.86 · Bendel Insurance 0.58 · total 2.44. Balanced goal lines: over 2.5 40%, BTTS 43%.
Model selection (graded)
Pre-match selection: Abia Warriors to win, probability 67%, odds 1.57 v fair 1.50. Most probable score: Abia Warriors 1–0 Bendel Insurance. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.
Head-to-head
Every meeting →No previous meeting in our data.
NPFL table
League page →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Enugu Rangers | 38 | +20 | 68 |
| 2 |  Rivers United | 38 | +13 | 67 |
| 3 |  Shooting Stars | 38 | +1 | 60 |
| 4 |  Ikorodu City | 38 | +4 | 58 |
| 5 |  Nasarawa United | 38 | +3 | 56 |
| 6 |  Abia Warriors | 38 | -3 | 55 |
| 7 |  Bendel Insurance | 37 | +5 | 53 |
| 8 |  Barau FC | 38 | +4 | 52 |
| 9 |  Katsina United | 37 | -2 | 52 |
| 10 |  Kano Pillars | 38 | -2 | 51 |
| 11 |  Plateau United | 38 | -1 | 50 |
| 12 |  Kwara United | 38 | -1 | 50 |
| 13 |  Enyimba | 38 | +2 | 49 |
| 14 |  Kun Khalifat FC | 38 | -1 | 49 |
| 15 |  Warri Wolves | 38 | -5 | 49 |
| 16 |  Niger Tornadoes | 38 | +1 | 48 |
| 17 |  Remo Stars | 38 | -5 | 47 |
| 18 |  El Kanemi Warriors | 38 | -16 | 47 |
| 19 |  Bayelsa United | 38 | -5 | 43 |
| 20 |  Wikki Tourist | 38 | -12 | 40 |
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Inter Lagos0Frequently asked questions
What is the Winning Arena prediction for Abia Warriors vs Bendel Insurance?
The Model pick is Abia Warriors to win with a model probability of 67, priced around 1.57 by the bookmakers.
What are the Abia Warriors v Bendel Insurance probabilities?
Abia Warriors win 67%, draw 23%, Bendel Insurance win 10%.
What is the most probable score for Abia Warriors vs Bendel Insurance?
Abia Warriors 1–0 Bendel Insurance is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.
What is the xG for Abia Warriors vs Bendel Insurance?
Abia Warriors 1.86, Bendel Insurance 0.58 – over 2.5 at 40%, BTTS at 43%.
What time is Abia Warriors vs Bendel Insurance?
Sunday 27 September 2026, 16:00 WAT, at Umuahia Township Stadium – NPFL.