Enugu Rangers vs Kano Pillars: match statistics
Enugu Rangers are displaying impressive home form with 73% wins and just 0% losses at their own stadium, along with a very solid goal difference of +13. The hosts dominate in home matches, averaging 1.55 goals scored and only 0.36 goals conceded per game, which confirms 73% clean sheets. Kano Pillars, on the other hand, have catastrophic away form with 82% losses and only 9% wins, scoring an average of just 0.45 goals per match while conceding 1.36. A series of five consecutive losses in recent away matches and a negative goal difference (-10) further weaken the visitors' position. Enugu Rangers' advantage in possession (63% vs 45%), shot accuracy (17% vs 9%), and higher xG (1.69 vs 1.04) clearly point to a home victory.
Enugu Rangers vs Kano Pillars: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Enugu Rangers played against Kano Pillars in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on February 1, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Enugu Rangers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Kano Pillars has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Enugu Rangers scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 0.87. Kano Pillars scores 0.83 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 1.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 39% of Enugu Rangers's games and 35% of Kano Pillars's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 30%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 26% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Kano Pillars has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.44 per game. Enugu Rangers takes 6.7 shots per game, while Kano Pillars takes 3.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Enugu Rangers leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. Kano Pillars leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.30 after halftime.
When the teams score
Enugu Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). For Kano Pillars, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.83 goals. Both teams score in 36% of games, and 26% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 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
Enugu Rangers are displaying impressive home form with 73% wins and just 0% losses at their own stadium, along with a very solid goal difference of +13. The hosts dominate in home matches, averaging 1.55 goals scored and only 0.36 goals conceded per game, which confirms 73% clean sheets. Kano Pillars, on the other hand, have catastrophic away form with 82% losses and only 9% wins, scoring an average of just 0.45 goals per match while conceding 1.36. A series of five consecutive losses in recent away matches and a negative goal difference (-10) further weaken the visitors' position. Enugu Rangers' advantage in possession (63% vs 45%), shot accuracy (17% vs 9%), and higher xG (1.69 vs 1.04) clearly point to a home victory.
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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
| Enugu Rangers | Kano Pillars | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 16% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.21 | 0.49 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.52 | 1.60 |
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 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Enugu Rangers · 1.8 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.
Enugu Rangers is 36% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Enugu Rangers · 0.83 goals / game - Kano Pillars
Enugu Rangers is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.87 goals / game - Enugu Rangers · 1 goals / game - Kano Pillars
Enugu Rangers scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Kano Pillars keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
Kano Pillars scores in 57% of games (13 of 23 meczów), while Enugu Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 43% (10 of 23 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 - Enugu Rangers
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.
Enugu Rangers is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Enugu Rangers · 1.43 pts / game - Kano Pillars
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Enugu Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Kano Pillars - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Enugu Rangers
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
| Enugu Rangers | Liga | Kano Pillars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.00 | 1.83 | • 1.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 39% | 36% | • 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 35% | 26% | ▲ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 38% | ▼ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | • 61% | 60% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 61% | 59% | ▲ 61% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Enugu Rangers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Kano Pillars. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Enugu Rangers vs Kano Pillars?
The NPFL match finished Enugu Rangers 2:0 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 Enugu Rangers vs Kano Pillars?
Enugu Rangers score 1.13 goals per game on average and Kano Pillars 0.83. The NPFL average is 1.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Enugu Rangers's matches and 35% of Kano Pillars's.
What form are Enugu Rangers and Kano Pillars in?
Over the last 5 games Enugu Rangers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Kano Pillars 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Enugu Rangers vs Kano Pillars?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.