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Enugu Rangers vs Bendel Insurance Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Enugu Rangers host Bendel Insurance at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on 4 November 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the NPFL 2027 Regular Season - 9. The home side arrive in strong domestic shape, sitting 2nd in the table with 17 points from 8 matches and a positive goal difference of +5, firmly in the early race for the CAF Champions League qualification places.

Bendel Insurance travel as one of the league’s most dangerous home teams but a struggling away side. They are 6th with 15 points from 9 games, built entirely on a perfect home record, while their away form has been poor. Against that backdrop, this fixture carries significant weight in the upper half of the NPFL standings, and Enugu Rangers vs Bendel Insurance stats suggest a finely balanced contest shaped by contrasting home and away profiles.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but Rangers-leaning matchup across the recent Enugu Rangers vs Bendel Insurance head-to-head history.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Enugu Rangers wins: 3
  • Draws: 2
  • Bendel Insurance wins: 0

Enugu Rangers vs Bendel Insurance Timeline & Historical Context

The Enugu Rangers vs Bendel Insurance timeline in the NPFL, based on the available data, spans five league fixtures between June 2024 and May 2026, all in the Nigerian top flight. Across this period, Rangers have established a clear edge, particularly at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, while Bendel Insurance have found it difficult to convert performances into victories.

The earliest match in this sequence came on 16 June 2024 in NPFL 2024 Regular Season - 37 at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, where Enugu Rangers defeated Bendel Insurance 2-0 (half-time 1-0). That home dominance continued on 17 November 2024 in NPFL 2025 Regular Season - 12, again in Enugu, with Rangers edging a high-scoring encounter 3-2 after leading 2-0 at half-time. These back-to-back home wins set the tone for the rivalry in this period.

When the fixture moved to Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the balance tightened but still did not swing in Bendel Insurance’s favour. On 5 April 2025 in NPFL 2025 Regular Season - 32, Bendel Insurance and Enugu Rangers played out a 0-0 draw, with a goalless first half and no breakthrough across 90 minutes. The sides met again at the same venue on 13 December 2025 in NPFL 2026 Regular Season - 17, ending 1-1 (half-time 0-0), as Rangers again avoided defeat away from home.

The most recent entry in the Enugu Rangers vs Bendel Insurance timeline came on 10 May 2026 in NPFL 2026 Regular Season - 37, once more at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. Rangers prevailed 2-1, having been level 1-1 at half-time, to underline their strong home grip on this matchup. Across these five NPFL contests, Bendel Insurance have yet to record a win, underscoring how the historical context favours the Enugu side, particularly in Enugu.

Enugu Rangers vs Bendel Insurance Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Enugu Rangers’ superiority, especially in front of their own fans, while also showing that matches are often competitive on the scoreline.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Enugu Rangers 8 - 4 Bendel Insurance
  • Average Goals per Match: Enugu Rangers 1.60 vs Bendel Insurance 0.80

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium: 3 matches played here — Enugu Rangers won 3 (as home side), Bendel Insurance won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium: 2 matches played here — Bendel Insurance won 0 (as home side), Enugu Rangers won 0 (as away side), 2 draws

Enugu Rangers vs Bendel Insurance Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Enugu Rangers vs Bendel Insurance last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 10 May 2026: Enugu Rangers 2-1 Bendel Insurance (Half-time: 1-1) – NPFL 2026 Regular Season - 37
  • 13 December 2025: Bendel Insurance 1-1 Enugu Rangers (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL 2026 Regular Season - 17
  • 5 April 2025: Bendel Insurance 0-0 Enugu Rangers (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL 2025 Regular Season - 32
  • 17 November 2024: Enugu Rangers 3-2 Bendel Insurance (Half-time: 2-0) – NPFL 2025 Regular Season - 12
  • 16 June 2024: Enugu Rangers 2-0 Bendel Insurance (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL 2024 Regular Season - 37

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Enugu Rangers Matches Results and Stats

Enugu Rangers’ season-to-date form in the NPFL 2027 campaign is that of a well-balanced contender. They have played 8 league matches, winning 5, drawing 2 and losing just 1. At home they have been especially reliable, with 3 wins and 1 draw from 4 games, scoring 7 and conceding 3. Overall they average 1.8 goals scored per match and concede 1.1, highlighting a positive goal profile with the ability to score in bursts, particularly between the 31st and 45th minute and in the final quarter of an hour.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 2, Lose 1 (season to date)

Last 5 Bendel Insurance Matches Results and Stats

Bendel Insurance’s NPFL 2027 season-to-date statistics show an extreme split between home and away form. They have 5 wins and 4 losses from 9 matches, with no draws. All 5 wins have come at home, where they have scored 14 and conceded 6, averaging 2.8 goals per home game. Away from home, however, they have lost all 4 matches, scoring only 2 and conceding 8, at 0.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per away fixture. Overall, they average 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, but their inability to secure results on the road is a major concern ahead of this trip to Enugu.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 4 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current-season metrics point towards Enugu Rangers holding a clear statistical edge ahead of this NPFL 2027 Regular Season - 9 encounter. The head-to-head data shows 3 Rangers wins and 2 draws from 5 meetings, with an 8-4 aggregate in goals and a perfect home record at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. Season-to-date standings reinforce that picture: Rangers are strong at home and sit 2nd in the table, while Bendel Insurance have yet to take a point away from home despite being prolific on their own ground. While Bendel Insurance have shown they can keep matches tight at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, the combination of Rangers’ home strength and historical dominance in Enugu means the statistical trends lean towards the hosts maintaining their upper hand in this fixture.

Enugu Rangers vs Bendel Insurance H2H Statistics updated on 30 October 2026.

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