Kano Pillars vs Plateau United: match statistics
Kano Pillars vs Plateau United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kano Pillars played against Plateau United in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on December 21, 2025. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Kano Pillars has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Plateau United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Kano Pillars scores 0.71 goals per game and allows 1.12. Plateau United scores 0.82 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 1.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Kano Pillars's games and 35% of Plateau United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 41%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 26% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Kano Pillars has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.40 per game. Kano Pillars takes 4.3 shots per game, while Plateau United takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Kano Pillars leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.12 goals per game after halftime. Plateau United leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kano Pillars's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Plateau United, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.84 goals. Both teams score in 37% of games, and 26% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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 | Plateau United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 21% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.39 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.81 | 0.28 |
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 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Kano Pillars · 0.8 pts / game - Plateau 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.
Plateau United is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
0.71 goals / game - Kano Pillars · 0.82 goals / game - Plateau United
Kano Pillars is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Kano Pillars · 1.24 goals / game - Plateau United
Kano Pillars scores in 53% of games (9 of 17 meczów), while Plateau United keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 meczów).
Plateau United scores in 65% of games (11 of 17 meczów), while Kano Pillars keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 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 - Plateau 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.
Kano Pillars is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / game - Kano Pillars · 1.06 pts / game - Plateau United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kano Pillars - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 24%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Plateau United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -5 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (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
Plateau 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 | Plateau United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 1.82 | 1.84 | ▲ 2.06 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 41% | 37% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 29% | 26% | ▲ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 38% | ▼ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 63% | ▼ 53% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 47% | 56% | ▲ 76% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
FAQ
What was the result of Kano Pillars vs Plateau United?
The NPFL match finished Kano Pillars 2:1 Plateau 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 Plateau United?
Kano Pillars score 0.71 goals per game on average and Plateau United 0.82. The NPFL average is 1.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Kano Pillars's matches and 35% of Plateau United's.
What form are Kano Pillars and Plateau United in?
Over the last 5 games Kano Pillars have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Plateau United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kano Pillars vs Plateau United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Kano Pillars vs Plateau United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.