Bayelsa United vs Kano Pillars: match statistics
Bayelsa United vs Kano Pillars: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bayelsa United played against Kano Pillars in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on March 29, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Bayelsa United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Kano Pillars has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Bayelsa United scores 0.84 goals per game and allows 1.03. Kano Pillars scores 0.90 and allows 0.90. Games in this league average 1.89 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Bayelsa United's games and 32% of Kano Pillars's. The Over 2.5 rates are 26% and 29%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Kano Pillars has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.23 per game. Bayelsa United takes 6.7 shots per game, while Kano Pillars takes 2.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Bayelsa United leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.35 goals per game after halftime. Kano Pillars leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.39 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bayelsa United's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). For Kano Pillars, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.89 goals. Both teams score in 37% of games, and 28% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Bayelsa United possess a clear home advantage — higher possession (57%), more SoT and higher xG (1.51) with lower average goals conceded (0.87). Hosts also show lower FTS (27%) and a solid recent points record. Kano Pillars have a better overall season balance, but poor away form — low efficiency (0.47 goals away), high away loss rate (73%) and 60% matches without scoring. Despite better PPG in the visitors’ last five, the hosts’ goal advantage and game control at home suggest higher chances for Bayelsa. The forecast is based on xG, attacking performance and defensive stability comparisons.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Data point to clear home defensive advantage and visitors' low attacking efficiency, favoring NO. Bayelsa United have high CS rate (56%) and significantly more shots and xG than Kano Pillars, while guests register 60% matches without scoring. Season BTTS rates are low (31% and 33%) and league avg 37% does not support high BTTS. SoT gap (6 vs 2) and clear xG superiority confirm likely one-sided scoreline; recommend NO.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
xG analysis shows Bayelsa’s strong attacking edge (xG_for_home 2.25) and high expected goals conceded by Kano (xG_against_away 1.82), giving expected home goals ~2.04 and total ~2.93. Shot metrics (17.7 avg for Bayelsa vs 7.1 for Kano) and SOT (6.0 vs 2.0) confirm home offensive pressure. Kano’s low efficiency and weak away scoring reduce the chance of an extremely high score (over 3.5). Season Over 2.5 rates are moderate, but near-3 total favors Over 1.5 and moderately supports Over 2.5. Recommendation: play Over 1.5 as the strongest signal based on xG and shot stats.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Statistical analysis shows a clear Bayelsa United advantage — high home win rate (69%), season home PPG 2.25 and strong xG_for_avg_home 2.25 suggest dominance in chance creation. Hosts led at HT in 44% of matches and have a high HT scoring average (0.81) with very good HT defensive stats (concededAVGHT_home 0.25 and seasonCSPercentageHT_home 75%), increasing the likelihood of leading at the break and holding the result. Kano Pillars display weak offensive and overall form (winPercentage_away 7%, xg_for_avg_away 1.04) and often trail at HT (trailingAtHTPercentage_away 47%), limiting comeback chances. The strongest scenario is hosts leading at HT and winning at FT (1/1), with HT draw then home win (X/1) as the second most likely outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bayelsa United | Kano Pillars | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 13% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.18 | 0.54 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 2.57 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Kano Pillars is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Bayelsa United · 2 pts / game - Kano Pillars
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Kano Pillars is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
0.84 goals / game - Bayelsa United · 0.9 goals / game - Kano Pillars
Kano Pillars is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.03 goals / game - Bayelsa United · 0.9 goals / game - Kano Pillars
Bayelsa United scores in 61% of games (19 of 31 meczów), while Kano Pillars keeps a clean sheet in 39% (12 of 31 meczów).
Kano Pillars scores in 61% of games (19 of 31 meczów), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 31 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bayelsa United
Over / Under - Kano Pillars
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Kano Pillars is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Bayelsa United · 1.35 pts / game - Kano Pillars
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bayelsa United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Kano Pillars - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bayelsa United
Kano Pillars
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NPFL).
Teams vs league
| Bayelsa United | Liga | Kano Pillars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 1.87 | 1.89 | • 1.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 48% | 37% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 28% | • 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 38% | • 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 68% | 60% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 58% | 61% | ▲ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Head-to-head
Record from Bayelsa United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Kano Pillars. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bayelsa United vs Kano Pillars?
The NPFL match finished Bayelsa United 4:1 Kano Pillars. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bayelsa United vs Kano Pillars?
Bayelsa United score 0.84 goals per game on average and Kano Pillars 0.90. The NPFL average is 1.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Bayelsa United's matches and 32% of Kano Pillars's.
What form are Bayelsa United and Kano Pillars in?
Over the last 5 games Bayelsa United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Kano Pillars 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bayelsa United vs Kano Pillars?
The statistical background for Bayelsa United vs Kano Pillars — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.