NPFL · Nigeria · Sani Abacha StadiumKano Pillars vs Niger Tornadoes prediction & analysis
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.16 · Won ✓
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From our goals model: Kano Pillars 1.5 – 2.0 Niger Tornadoes expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Niger Tornadoes shade it despite being away from home – 55% to win, against 34% for Kano Pillars.
Kano Pillars have taken 8 points from their last 6 matches (2W 2D 2L), scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.2 per game. Niger Tornadoes have 9 points from their last 6 (3W 0D 3L), averaging 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded.
We expect around 3.5 goals (1.5 for Kano Pillars, 2.0 for Niger Tornadoes). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 1–2 (9%), 1–1 (9%), 2–2 (7%).
In their last 1 meeting, Kano Pillars have won 0, Niger Tornadoes have won 0 and 1 ended level, with an average of 0.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals at a 86% chance.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Niger Tornadoes to win ✗ | 55% | 1.82 | – |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 89% | 1.12 | – |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 54% | 1.85 | – |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 86% | 1.16 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 68% | 1.47 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✗ | 54% | 1.86 | – |
| Half-time result | Niger Tornadoes ahead at half-time ✗ | 39% | 2.59 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Niger Tornadoes / FT Niger Tornadoes ✗ | 31% | 3.23 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–2 ✗ | 9% | 11.01 | – |
Form
Kano Pillars – last 6
| 30 Aug | @ Kwara United | 2–2 | D |
| 24 May | @ Plateau United | 0–1 | L |
| 5 Apr | vs Bendel Insurance | 4–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | @ Bayelsa United | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Mar | vs Enyimba | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | @ Niger Tornadoes | 0–0 | D |
Niger Tornadoes – last 6
| 30 Aug | vs Enyimba | 2–1 | W |
| 24 May | vs Shooting Stars | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | @ Remo Stars | 0–3 | L |
| 5 Apr | @ Katsina United | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Mar | vs Wikki Tourist | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Mar | @ Abia Warriors | 1–2 | L |
Head to head
| 15 Mar 2026 | Niger Tornadoes v Kano Pillars | 0–0 |
NPFL table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Enugu Rangers | 38 | +20 | 68 |
| 2 |  Rivers United | 38 | +13 | 67 |
| 3 |  Shooting Stars | 38 | +1 | 60 |
| 4 |  Ikorodu City | 38 | +4 | 58 |
| 5 |  Nasarawa United | 38 | +3 | 56 |
| 6 |  Abia Warriors | 38 | -3 | 55 |
| 7 |  Bendel Insurance | 37 | +5 | 53 |
| 8 |  Barau FC | 38 | +4 | 52 |
| 9 |  Katsina United | 37 | -2 | 52 |
| 10 |  Kano Pillars | 38 | -2 | 51 |
| 11 |  Plateau United | 38 | -1 | 50 |
| 12 |  Kwara United | 38 | -1 | 50 |
| 13 |  Enyimba | 38 | +2 | 49 |
| 14 |  Kun Khalifat FC | 38 | -1 | 49 |
| 15 |  Warri Wolves | 38 | -5 | 49 |
| 16 |  Niger Tornadoes | 38 | +1 | 48 |
| 17 |  Remo Stars | 38 | -5 | 47 |
| 18 |  El Kanemi Warriors | 38 | -16 | 47 |
| 19 |  Bayelsa United | 38 | -5 | 43 |
| 20 |  Wikki Tourist | 38 | -12 | 40 |
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What is the prediction for Kano Pillars vs Niger Tornadoes?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 86% chance.
Who will win Kano Pillars vs Niger Tornadoes?
On our numbers Kano Pillars have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Niger Tornadoes 55%.
How many goals will there be in Kano Pillars vs Niger Tornadoes?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
When is Kano Pillars vs Niger Tornadoes?
Kano Pillars vs Niger Tornadoes (NPFL) kicks off on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Sani Abacha Stadium.
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