Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors: match statistics
Kano Pillars display impressive home form with a 62% win rate at home and a +7 goal difference on their own ground. The hosts average 2.25 xG in home matches while conceding just 0.73 xG, which demonstrates their offensive dominance and defensive solidity. El Kanemi Warriors have catastrophic away statistics - just an 8% win rate on the road, 75% losses, and a negative goal difference of -14. The visitors fail to score in 67% of their away matches, and their average xG (1.13) is significantly lower than their average goals conceded (1.58). Despite El Kanemi's better overall form in the last 5 matches, their streak of 5 consecutive away defeats combined with Kano Pillars' dominance at home clearly point to a home victory.
Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kano Pillars played against El Kanemi Warriors in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Kano Pillars has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. El Kanemi Warriors has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Kano Pillars scores 0.81 goals per game and allows 1.00. El Kanemi Warriors scores 0.92 and allows 0.92. Games in this league average 1.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Kano Pillars's games and 24% of El Kanemi Warriors's. The Over 2.5 rates are 27% and 36%, 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 1.13 per game. Kano Pillars takes 3.0 shots per game, while El Kanemi Warriors takes 2.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Kano Pillars leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.35 goals per game after halftime. El Kanemi Warriors leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kano Pillars's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For El Kanemi Warriors, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.82 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 impressive home form with a 62% win rate at home and a +7 goal difference on their own ground. The hosts average 2.25 xG in home matches while conceding just 0.73 xG, which demonstrates their offensive dominance and defensive solidity. El Kanemi Warriors have catastrophic away statistics - just an 8% win rate on the road, 75% losses, and a negative goal difference of -14. The visitors fail to score in 67% of their away matches, and their average xG (1.13) is significantly lower than their average goals conceded (1.58). Despite El Kanemi's better overall form in the last 5 matches, their streak of 5 consecutive away defeats combined with Kano Pillars' dominance at home 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
| Kano Pillars | El Kanemi Warriors | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 17% | 8% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.50 | 0.47 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.62 | 4.60 |
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.
El Kanemi Warriors is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Kano Pillars · 2 pts / game - El Kanemi 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.
El Kanemi Warriors is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
0.81 goals / game - Kano Pillars · 0.92 goals / game - El Kanemi Warriors
El Kanemi Warriors is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Kano Pillars · 0.92 goals / game - El Kanemi Warriors
Kano Pillars scores in 58% of games (15 of 26 meczów), while El Kanemi Warriors keeps a clean sheet in 52% (13 of 25 meczów).
El Kanemi Warriors scores in 56% of games (14 of 25 meczów), while Kano Pillars keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 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 - El Kanemi Warriors
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 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / game - Kano Pillars · 1.2 pts / game - El Kanemi Warriors
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kano Pillars - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
El Kanemi Warriors - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (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
Kano Pillars
El Kanemi Warriors
* 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 | El Kanemi Warriors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 1.81 | 1.82 | • 1.84 |
| Both teams scored | • 35% | 36% | ▼ 24% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 27% | 26% | ▲ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 31% | 39% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | • 58% | 59% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 65% | 59% | ▼ 40% |
^ 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
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 El Kanemi Warriors. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors?
The NPFL match finished Kano Pillars 3:0 El Kanemi 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 El Kanemi Warriors?
Kano Pillars score 0.81 goals per game on average and El Kanemi Warriors 0.92. The NPFL average is 1.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Kano Pillars's matches and 24% of El Kanemi Warriors's.
What form are Kano Pillars and El Kanemi Warriors in?
Over the last 5 games Kano Pillars have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and El Kanemi Warriors 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors?
The statistical background for Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors — 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.