Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓62% · fair 1.62
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗20% · fair 4.92
Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars preview and prediction
The match
Niger Tornadoes host Kano Pillars in the NPFL on Sunday 15 March, with kick-off at 16:00 (WAT) at Kwara Sports Complex. Niger Tornadoes are 16th with 48 points from 38 games (in the bottom half), while Kano Pillars sit 10th on 51 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Niger Tornadoes's last 3: LDL Most recently they lost to Plateau United 0–3 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.0 per game.
Kano Pillars's last 3: LWD Most recently they lost to Shooting Stars 1–2 away. They average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Kano Pillars arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.1 goals: 1.7 for Niger Tornadoes and 0.4 for Kano Pillars. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 63% likely, and at least one clean sheet is more likely than not.
Our pre-match pick was Niger Tornadoes to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: Niger Tornadoes 1–0 Kano Pillars. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Niger Tornadoes68%fair 1.46 · @1.48
Draw22%fair 4.58 · @3.40
Kano Pillars10%fair 10.16 · @7.00
2.10Expected goals
1.66Niger Tornadoes xG
0.44Kano Pillars xG
38%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–020%
2–017%
0–012%
3–09%
1–19%
2–17%
From our goals model: Niger Tornadoes 1.7 – 0.4 Kano Pillars expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Niger Tornadoes to win✗
68%
1.46
1.48
Double chance
Niger Tornadoes or draw✓
90%
1.11
1.06
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
62%
1.61
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
–
Half-time result
Niger Tornadoes ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Niger Tornadoes / FT Niger Tornadoes✗
42%
2.36
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
20%
4.92
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Form
Niger Tornadoes – last 3
LDL
8 Mar
@ Plateau United
0–3
L
1 Mar
vs Warri Wolves
0–0
D
22 Feb
@ Kun Khalifat FC
0–2
L
0.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
0%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Kano Pillars – last 3
LWD
1 Mar
@ Shooting Stars
1–2
L
22 Feb
vs El Kanemi Warriors
3–0
W
15 Feb
@ Kwara United
1–1
D
1.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Niger Tornadoes and Kano Pillars.
What is the prediction for Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars?
Our pick is Niger Tornadoes to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars?
On our numbers Niger Tornadoes have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Kano Pillars 10%.
How many goals will there be in Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 37% likely and both teams score 38% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars?
Our predicted score is Niger Tornadoes 1–0 Kano Pillars, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars?
Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars (NPFL) kicks off on Sunday 15 March 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Kwara Sports Complex.
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.
