Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars: match statistics
Niger Tornadoes exhibit impressive home form with a 69% home win rate and a +17 goal difference, scoring an average of 1.85 goals while conceding just 0.54 per game. The hosts also maintain clean sheets in 69% of their home games, demonstrating a solid defense. Kano Pillars, on the other hand, performs very poorly away - only a 7% win rate, a 79% loss rate, and a negative goal difference of -13, while failing to score in 57% of their away matches. The form in the visitors' last 5 away games is disastrous, and the hosts' advantage in ball possession (55% vs 47%), shots on target (5.27 vs 2), and expected goals (1.96 vs 1.04) further confirms their distinct superiority. All statistics unequivocally indicate a confident victory for Niger Tornadoes in front of their home crowd.
Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Niger Tornadoes played against Kano Pillars in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Niger Tornadoes has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Kano Pillars has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Niger Tornadoes scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.00. Kano Pillars scores 0.90 and allows 0.97. Games in this league average 1.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 29% of Niger Tornadoes's games and 34% of Kano Pillars's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 31%, 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, 1.49 to 1.47 per game. Niger Tornadoes takes 8.4 shots per game, while Kano Pillars takes 2.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Niger Tornadoes leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. Kano Pillars leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.41 after halftime.
When the teams score
Niger Tornadoes's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Kano Pillars, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.87 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Niger Tornadoes exhibit impressive home form with a 69% home win rate and a +17 goal difference, scoring an average of 1.85 goals while conceding just 0.54 per game. The hosts also maintain clean sheets in 69% of their home games, demonstrating a solid defense. Kano Pillars, on the other hand, performs very poorly away - only a 7% win rate, a 79% loss rate, and a negative goal difference of -13, while failing to score in 57% of their away matches. The form in the visitors' last 5 away games is disastrous, and the hosts' advantage in ball possession (55% vs 47%), shots on target (5.27 vs 2), and expected goals (1.96 vs 1.04) further confirms their distinct superiority. All statistics unequivocally indicate a confident victory for Niger Tornadoes in front of their home crowd.
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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
| Niger Tornadoes | Kano Pillars | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 13% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.18 | 0.58 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 2.65 |
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 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Niger Tornadoes · 2 pts / game - Kano Pillars
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.
Niger Tornadoes is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.07 goals / game - Niger Tornadoes · 0.9 goals / game - Kano Pillars
Niger Tornadoes scores in 61% of games (17 of 28 meczów), while Kano Pillars keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 meczów).
Kano Pillars scores in 62% of games (18 of 29 meczów), while Niger Tornadoes keeps a clean sheet in 39% (11 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 - Niger Tornadoes
Over / Under - Kano Pillars
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Niger Tornadoes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Kano Pillars - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -7 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
* 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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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
Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars
* 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
| Niger Tornadoes | Liga | Kano Pillars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.07 | 1.87 | • 1.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 36% | ▼ 34% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 32% | 27% | ▲ 31% |
| Clean sheets | • 39% | 38% | ▼ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 62% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 68% | 60% | ▲ 69% |
^ 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 Niger Tornadoes's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Kano Pillars. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars?
The NPFL match finished Niger Tornadoes 0:0 Kano Pillars. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars?
Niger Tornadoes score 1.07 goals per game on average and Kano Pillars 0.90. The NPFL average is 1.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Niger Tornadoes's matches and 34% of Kano Pillars's.
What form are Niger Tornadoes and Kano Pillars in?
Over the last 5 games Niger Tornadoes have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Kano Pillars 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars?
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.