Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Shooting Stars to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.44 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultShooting Stars to win ✗63% · @1.44
Double chanceShooting Stars or draw ✓86% · @1.06
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓57% · fair 1.77
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗73% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.35
Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars preview and prediction
The match
The NPFL sees Shooting Stars take on Kano Pillars on Wednesday 7 October, kicking 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).
Form guide
Shooting Stars's last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with Nasarawa United 0–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Kano Pillars's last 5: DDDWW Most recently they drew with Sporting Lagos 1–1 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Kano Pillars arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 1 March 2026, finished Shooting Stars 2–1 Kano Pillars.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.9 for Shooting Stars and 0.8 for Kano Pillars. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 43%.
Our pre-match pick was Shooting Stars to win – a 63% chance at odds of 1.44. 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 Stars63%fair 1.58 · @1.44
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.40
Kano Pillars14%fair 6.93 · @7.50
2.61Expected goals
1.85Shooting Stars xG
0.76Kano Pillars xG
43%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
2–013%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Shooting Stars 1.9 – 0.8 Kano Pillars expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
Our pick is Shooting Stars to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
On our numbers Shooting Stars have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Kano Pillars 14%.
How many goals will there be in Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% 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 2.6 goals in total.
When is Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars (NPFL) kicks off on Wednesday 7 October 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.
