Kano Pillars vs Abia Warriors: match statistics
Kano Pillars are displaying excellent home form with a 60% win rate at home and an impressive five-match unbeaten run (4 wins, 1 draw). The hosts score an average of 1.3 goals per home match with an xG of 2.25, indicating underrated efficiency, and concede only 0.7 goals. Abia Warriors, despite leading the table, have poor away results – only 40% wins on the road, 50% of matches without a goal scored, and a negative goal difference (-4). The visitors average just 0.6 goals in away matches with a low xG (0.85), suggesting offensive issues. Both teams are in good form over their last five matches, but Kano Pillars' decisive home advantage and Abia Warriors' weakness away from home point towards a home win, although a draw also remains a realistic option.
Kano Pillars vs Abia Warriors: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Kano Pillars play Abia Warriors in NPFL (Nigeria). The match date is 18 January 2026 at 15:30. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Kano Pillars: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Abia Warriors: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Kano Pillars scores 0.97 and concedes 1.03 goals per match. Abia Warriors scores 0.82 and concedes 0.89. League average: 2.02 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Kano Pillars 34%, Abia Warriors 29%. Over 2.5: Kano Pillars 37%, Abia Warriors 21%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
Abia Warriors has higher xG: 1.41 vs 1.32. Kano Pillars: 2.7 shots per match, Abia Warriors: 5.6.
Match halves
Kano Pillars: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.47. Abia Warriors: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.39.
Goals by minute
Kano Pillars: 31-45+ (10 goals). Abia Warriors: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 2.02 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 34%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Kano Pillars are displaying excellent home form with a 60% win rate at home and an impressive five-match unbeaten run (4 wins, 1 draw). The hosts score an average of 1.3 goals per home match with an xG of 2.25, indicating underrated efficiency, and concede only 0.7 goals. Abia Warriors, despite leading the table, have poor away results – only 40% wins on the road, 50% of matches without a goal scored, and a negative goal difference (-4). The visitors average just 0.6 goals in away matches with a low xG (0.85), suggesting offensive issues. Both teams are in good form over their last five matches, but Kano Pillars' decisive home advantage and Abia Warriors' weakness away from home point towards a home win, although a draw also remains a realistic option.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Kano Pillars | Abia Warriors | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 14% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.49 | 0.25 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 2.62 | 0.49 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Kano Pillars is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Kano Pillars · 0.6 pts / match - Abia Warriors
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 18% better for: goals scored per match.
0.97 goals / match - Kano Pillars · 0.82 goals / match - Abia Warriors
Abia Warriors is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.03 goals / match - Kano Pillars · 0.89 goals / match - Abia Warriors
Kano Pillars scores in 63% of matches (24 of 38 matches), while Abia Warriors keeps a clean sheet in 42% (16 of 38 matches).
Abia Warriors scores in 63% of matches (24 of 38 matches), while Kano Pillars keeps a clean sheet in 37% (14 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Kano Pillars
Over / Under — Abia Warriors
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kano Pillars - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Abia Warriors - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Kano Pillars
Abia Warriors
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NPFL).
Teams vs league
| Kano Pillars | Liga | Abia Warriors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.00 | 2.02 | ▼ 1.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 34% | 38% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 37% | 34% | ▼ 21% |
| Clean sheets | • 37% | 37% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 68% | 64% | ▲ 68% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Kano Pillars 0 - 0 - 1 Abia Warriors. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Kano Pillars vs Abia Warriors?
The NPFL match finished Kano Pillars 0:1 Abia Warriors. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Kano Pillars vs Abia Warriors?
Kano Pillars score 0.97 goals per game on average and Abia Warriors 0.82. The NPFL average is 2.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 34% of Kano Pillars's matches and 29% of Abia Warriors's.
What form are Kano Pillars and Abia Warriors in?
Over the last 5 games Kano Pillars have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Abia Warriors 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kano Pillars vs Abia Warriors?
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.