Bendel vs Enyimba Prediction: Nigerian Professional Football League Match on 07.06.2023

Bendel will go into their third championship round fixture at home to Enyimba on Wednesday at Onikan Stadium from 14:00 GMT, looking to bounce back from their opening home draw against Lobi Stars.

Bendel must win their home clash against Enyimba to ensure they are on track in the championship picture in the NPFL. Failure to win will mean they have dropped too many points too early in the Championship round.

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Enyimba will look to extend their good run in the Championship round when they travel to face Bendel on Wednesday. An away win will be crucial for Enyimba to fortify their chances as they look to get through the round unscathed. 

Key Highlights

Bendel’s Home Form

Having opened the Championship round with a 0-0 draw against Lobi Stars, Bendel will look to turn it around in a big way when they host the giants Enyimba on Wednesday.

Home from will be crucial for Bendel if they are to bolster their championship chances in the NPFL.

This underscores the importance of the clash against Enyimba. A win will help obtain three crucial points; also importantly, it will deal a psychological blow against a rival for the championship. 

Bendel will, therefore, look to be dominant in the home match, get the fans on their side, and put Enyimba under pressure; this will allow Bendel to regain some of their confidence from the playoff groups stage, propelling them in this round. 

Enyimba’s Form on the Road

Enyimba’s form away from home posed a challenge to their season in their Group A campaign, leading them to finish third in the group, two points behind eventual group winners Bendel. 

The focus in the Championship round will be to bolster their away form, starting with Wednesday’s encounter with Bendel away from home.

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Tactically, Enyimba will look to display a typical away-from-home performance characterized by discipline, solidity, and dynamism in attacking through transitions. 

Compactness will make it difficult for Bendel to play through them, forcing them wide, thus making it difficult to concede easy chances or shots. 

Injury Report

Bendel

Horlah Oladeji; J. Emiloju-Junior, J. Williams, S. Anyawu, E. Akobundu; D. Johnson, H. Abdullahu, S. Sodje; M. Ojodomo, M. E. Ikpe; I. Osarenkhoe

Enyimba

O. Ojo; A. Adeleke, O. Adegbola, I. Obot, P. Eze; F. Abdullahi, S. Guera, C. Obasi, A. Eriugo; C. Obioma, C. Esobe

Possible Lineups

Bendel

Heading into the clash against Enyimba, at home, Bendel have not reported any injuries or suspensions.

This dynamic will be crucial for the manager to pick from the full complement of his squad and bolster their chances of winning at home.

Enyimba

Enyimba’s squad is in a good place at the start of the Championship round. They have a fully fit squad heading into the clash with Bendel on Wednesday. 

Prediction

Bendel will play like the home team. Tactically, they will set up to dominate the midfield area with an extra player. This will give them the numerical advantage and an option to recycle the ball.

Possession will give Bendel the control they need to create chances through quick passes, switches of play, and playing through the narrow Enyimba defensive setup.

Enyimba will play like a quintessential away team. They will defend deep and narrow. This will make it difficult for Bendel to gain any headway down the middle. Forcing them wide will ensure that the striker is isolated, thus minimizing the threat they pose. 

Given the quality of the two squads and the form these teams have displayed heading into this game, a draw is the likely result in this clash. Shared points will not please either team in the grand scheme of the Championship round. 

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