Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:1
08/03/2026 at 11:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPFL - Round 29

Match Stats

Yellow cards
21

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 24', 🟨,
  • 42', 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (3 - 1)
  • 54', 1 - 0, ,
  • 82', 2 - 0, ,
  • 89', 2 - 1, ,
  • 90+1', 3 - 1, ,
  • 90+7', 🟨,

Chances of winning


Rivers United
60.1%
Draw
25.1%
Bendel Insurance
14.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
64.4% 23.7% 11.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

66.7% 22.9% 11.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Rivers United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.3%)
  • Bendel Insurance has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Rivers United than the current prediction. (+6.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Rivers United, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Bendel Insurance than the current prediction. (-3.3%)
  • Rivers United - Bendel Insurance Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.51
    (1.38)
    3.61
    (3.75)
    6.14
    (7.5)
    10.4%
    (12.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    Preview Facts
    • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ CAF Champions League (Qualification: ) and 6).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rivers United won 0.
    • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
    • Rivers United may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Rivers United is the clear favorite.
    • In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Rivers United won 2 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 8:7. (average 1:0.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Rivers United won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 6:4. (average 1.5:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Rivers United - Bendel Insurance were as follows:
    06.11.2025 Bendel Insurance - Rivers United 0:0
    30.01.2025 Rivers United - Bendel Insurance 2:2
    08.09.2024 Bendel Insurance - Rivers United 0:0
    12.06.2024 Bendel Insurance - Rivers United 2:1
    28.12.2023 Rivers United - Bendel Insurance 1:1
    Latest results of Rivers United
    Latest results of Bendel Insurance
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