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Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars prediction & analysis

87%
Footrivo pick

Under 3.5 goals

Very strong pick · fair odds 1.15 · Won ✓

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Quick tips for this match

ResultShooting Stars to win ✓47% · fair 2.13
Double chanceEither team to win ✓87% · fair 1.15
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗57% · fair 1.75
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗70% · fair 1.43
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15% · fair 6.65

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars preview and prediction

The match

Shooting Stars host Kano Pillars in the NPFL on Sunday 1 March, with kick-off at 16:00 (WAT) at Lekan Salami Stadium. Shooting Stars are 3rd with 60 points from 38 games (in the top four), while Kano Pillars sit 10th on 51 points (in the top half).

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 1.9 goals: 1.0 for Shooting Stars and 0.9 for Kano Pillars. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 70% likely, and at least one clean sheet is more likely than not. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 87% chance. Predicted score: Shooting Stars 1–0 Kano Pillars. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Shooting Stars47%fair 2.13
Draw13%fair 7.69
Kano Pillars40%fair 2.50
1.92Expected goals
1.03Shooting Stars xG
0.89Kano Pillars xG
43%Both score
30%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–015%
0–015%
1–113%
0–113%
2–08%
2–17%

From our goals model: Shooting Stars 1.0 – 0.9 Kano Pillars expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultShooting Stars to win ✓47%2.13–
Double chanceEither team to win ✓87%1.15–
Both teams to scoreNot both teams to score ✗57%1.75–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓57%1.75–
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗70%1.43–
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓87%1.15–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗51%1.96–
Half-time / full-timeHT Draw / FT Draw ✗23%4.39–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15%6.65–

Form

Shooting Stars – last 2

LW
22 Feb@ Plateau United1–4L
15 Febvs Warri Wolves4–2W
2.5Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5

Kano Pillars – last 2

WD
22 Febvs El Kanemi Warriors3–0W
15 Feb@ Kwara United1–1D
2.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Shooting Stars and Kano Pillars.

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars head-to-head page →

NPFL table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Enugu Rangers3819118+2068
2Rivers United3819109+1367
3Shooting Stars3818614+160
4Ikorodu City38161012+458
5Nasarawa United3816814+356
6Abia Warriors3816715-355
7Bendel Insurance37131410+553
8Barau FC38131312+452
9Katsina United37141013-252
10Kano Pillars3815617-251
11Plateau United3815518-150
12Kwara United38131114-150
13Enyimba38131015+249
14Kun Khalifat FC38131015-149
15Warri Wolves38131015-549
16Niger Tornadoes3813916+148
17Remo Stars3814519-547
18El Kanemi Warriors3813817-1647
19Bayelsa United38111017-543
20Wikki Tourist3891316-1240

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 87% chance.

Who will win Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?

On our numbers Shooting Stars have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Kano Pillars 40%.

How many goals will there be in Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?

We expect about 1.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 30% likely and both teams score 43% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?

Our predicted score is Shooting Stars 1–0 Kano Pillars, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.9 goals in total.

When is Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars (NPFL) kicks off on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Lekan Salami Stadium.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.