Kano Pillars vs Barau: match statistics
Kano Pillars display a clear advantage as the home team, securing 64% of wins in home matches with only 14% losses. The hosts boast a positive goal difference of +10 at home, averaging 1.29 goals scored and conceding only 0.57 goals per match. Barau, however, performs very poorly away from home - with a mere 7% win rate, a staggering 86% of matches without a goal scored, and an average of just 0.29 goals scored on the road. Kano Pillars' superiority is further highlighted by the xG statistics (2.25 vs 1.01) and ball possession (59% vs 45%). Barau's away goal difference stands at -11, which, combined with the hosts' solid defense (50% clean sheets), makes a Kano Pillars victory highly probable.
Kano Pillars vs Barau: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kano Pillars played against Barau in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Kano Pillars has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Barau has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Kano Pillars scores 0.89 goals per game and allows 1.00. Barau scores 0.82 and allows 0.89. Games in this league average 1.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Kano Pillars's games and 32% of Barau's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 21%, 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, 1.49 to 1.36 per game. Kano Pillars takes 2.7 shots per game, while Barau takes 5.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Kano Pillars leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.39 goals per game after halftime. Barau leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kano Pillars's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Barau, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.84 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 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Kano Pillars display a clear advantage as the home team, securing 64% of wins in home matches with only 14% losses. The hosts boast a positive goal difference of +10 at home, averaging 1.29 goals scored and conceding only 0.57 goals per match. Barau, however, performs very poorly away from home - with a mere 7% win rate, a staggering 86% of matches without a goal scored, and an average of just 0.29 goals scored on the road. Kano Pillars' superiority is further highlighted by the xG statistics (2.25 vs 1.01) and ball possession (59% vs 45%). Barau's away goal difference stands at -11, which, combined with the hosts' solid defense (50% clean sheets), makes a Kano Pillars victory highly probable.
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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
| Kano Pillars | Barau | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 14% | 21% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.55 | 0.24 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 2.28 | 0.69 |
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.
Barau is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Kano Pillars · 2 pts / game - Barau
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 9% better for: goals scored per game.
0.89 goals / game - Kano Pillars · 0.82 goals / game - Barau
Barau is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Kano Pillars · 0.89 goals / game - Barau
Kano Pillars scores in 61% of games (17 of 28 meczów), while Barau keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 meczów).
Barau scores in 43% of games (12 of 28 meczów), while Kano Pillars keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 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 - Kano Pillars
Over / Under - Barau
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 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Kano Pillars · 1.11 pts / game - Barau
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kano Pillars - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Barau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Kano Pillars
Barau
* 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
| Kano Pillars | Liga | Barau | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 1.89 | 1.84 | ▼ 1.71 |
| Both teams scored | • 36% | 36% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 32% | 26% | ▼ 21% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 32% | 38% | ▼ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | • 61% | 61% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 68% | 59% | ▼ 54% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Kano Pillars's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Barau. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Kano Pillars vs Barau?
The NPFL match finished Kano Pillars 1:0 Barau. 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 Barau?
Kano Pillars score 0.89 goals per game on average and Barau 0.82. The NPFL average is 1.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Kano Pillars's matches and 32% of Barau's.
What form are Kano Pillars and Barau in?
Over the last 5 games Kano Pillars have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Barau 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kano Pillars vs Barau?
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.