Kano Pillars vs Katsina United: match statistics
Kano Pillars shows a decided advantage as the host with a 55% win rate in home matches and an impressive goal difference of +5 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.18 goals per match at home with only 0.73 conceded, and their xG (2.25) indicates the creation of significantly better chances than the actual number of goals suggests. Katsina United presents very poor away form with only 20% won matches away, an average of only 0.5 goals scored per match, and an alarming rate of 60% of matches without scoring a goal. The negative goal difference of the guests away (-6) and significantly lower xG (1.01) compared to the hosts further weaken their chances. The recent form of both teams (Kano Pillars: 1.8 PPG, Katsina United: 1.6 PPG) and the hosts' possession advantage (59% vs 41%) point to a probable victory for Kano Pillars, although the guests' solid defense in the last five matches (only 3 conceded goals) may make this a difficult encounter.
Kano Pillars vs Katsina United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kano Pillars played against Katsina United in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on January 28, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Kano Pillars has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Katsina United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Kano Pillars scores 0.82 goals per game and allows 1.05. Katsina United scores 0.82 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 1.85 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Kano Pillars's games and 32% of Katsina United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 14%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Kano Pillars has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.12 per game. Kano Pillars takes 3.4 shots per game, while Katsina United takes 4.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Kano Pillars leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.27 goals per game after halftime. Katsina United leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.36 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kano Pillars's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Katsina United, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.85 goals. Both teams score in 36% of games, and 27% 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
Kano Pillars shows a decided advantage as the host with a 55% win rate in home matches and an impressive goal difference of +5 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.18 goals per match at home with only 0.73 conceded, and their xG (2.25) indicates the creation of significantly better chances than the actual number of goals suggests. Katsina United presents very poor away form with only 20% won matches away, an average of only 0.5 goals scored per match, and an alarming rate of 60% of matches without scoring a goal. The negative goal difference of the guests away (-6) and significantly lower xG (1.01) compared to the hosts further weaken their chances. The recent form of both teams (Kano Pillars: 1.8 PPG, Katsina United: 1.6 PPG) and the hosts' possession advantage (59% vs 41%) point to a probable victory for Kano Pillars, although the guests' solid defense in the last five matches (only 3 conceded goals) may make this a difficult encounter.
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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 | Katsina United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 18% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.46 | 0.26 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.39 | 0.60 |
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 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Kano Pillars · 1.6 pts / game - Katsina United
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.
Katsina United is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.05 goals / game - Kano Pillars · 0.86 goals / game - Katsina United
Kano Pillars scores in 55% of games (12 of 22 meczów), while Katsina United keeps a clean sheet in 32% (7 of 22 meczów).
Katsina United scores in 55% of games (12 of 22 meczów), while Kano Pillars keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 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 - Katsina United
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.
Katsina United is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / game - Kano Pillars · 1.55 pts / game - Katsina United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kano Pillars - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. 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.
Katsina United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Katsina United
* 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 | Katsina United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 1.86 | 1.85 | ▼ 1.68 |
| Both teams scored | • 36% | 36% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 32% | 27% | ▼ 14% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 38% | ▼ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 62% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | • 59% | 59% | ▲ 68% |
^ 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 Katsina United. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Kano Pillars vs Katsina United?
The NPFL match finished Kano Pillars 1:0 Katsina United. 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 Katsina United?
Kano Pillars score 0.82 goals per game on average and Katsina United 0.82. The NPFL average is 1.85 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Kano Pillars's matches and 32% of Katsina United's.
What form are Kano Pillars and Katsina United in?
Over the last 5 games Kano Pillars have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Katsina United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kano Pillars vs Katsina United?
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.