Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars: match statistics
Shooting Stars are displaying impressive home form with 75% wins at their stadium and a goal difference of +12, making them one of the strongest home teams in the league. The hosts score an average of 1.58 goals per home game while conceding just 0.58, achieving 50% clean sheets. Kano Pillars, on the other hand, have a disastrous away record with only 8% wins on the road, scoring an average of just 0.46 goals while conceding 1.38, and failing to score in as many as 62% of their matches. The visitors' series of five consecutive away defeats, combined with the hosts' significant advantage in xG statistics (1.6 vs 1.04) and shot accuracy (14% vs 7%), further confirms Shooting Stars' superiority. Considering all these factors, a decisive home victory is the most likely scenario for this match.
Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shooting Stars played against Kano Pillars in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Shooting Stars has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Kano Pillars has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Shooting Stars scores 0.96 goals per game and allows 1.04. Kano Pillars scores 0.89 and allows 0.96. Games in this league average 1.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Shooting Stars's games and 33% of Kano Pillars's. The Over 2.5 rates are 27% and 30%, compared with league averages of 35% for BTTS and 25% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Kano Pillars has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.35 per game. Shooting Stars takes 7.2 shots per game, while Kano Pillars takes 2.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Shooting Stars leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.42 goals per game after halftime. Kano Pillars leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.37 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shooting Stars's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (7 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 1.82 goals. Both teams score in 35% of games, and 25% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Shooting Stars are displaying impressive home form with 75% wins at their stadium and a goal difference of +12, making them one of the strongest home teams in the league. The hosts score an average of 1.58 goals per home game while conceding just 0.58, achieving 50% clean sheets. Kano Pillars, on the other hand, have a disastrous away record with only 8% wins on the road, scoring an average of just 0.46 goals while conceding 1.38, and failing to score in as many as 62% of their matches. The visitors' series of five consecutive away defeats, combined with the hosts' significant advantage in xG statistics (1.6 vs 1.04) and shot accuracy (14% vs 7%), further confirms Shooting Stars' superiority. Considering all these factors, a decisive home victory is the most likely scenario for this match.
View the statistical overviewStats 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
| Shooting Stars | Kano Pillars | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 15% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.52 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 2.02 |
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 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Shooting Stars · 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.
Shooting Stars is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
0.96 goals / game - Shooting Stars · 0.89 goals / game - Kano Pillars
Kano Pillars is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.04 goals / game - Shooting Stars · 0.96 goals / game - Kano Pillars
Shooting Stars scores in 62% of games (16 of 26 meczów), while Kano Pillars keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 meczów).
Kano Pillars scores in 59% of games (16 of 27 meczów), while Shooting Stars 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 - Shooting Stars
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.
Kano Pillars is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / game - Shooting Stars · 1.37 pts / game - Kano Pillars
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shooting Stars - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Kano Pillars - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* 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 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Shooting Stars
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
| Shooting Stars | Liga | Kano Pillars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.00 | 1.82 | • 1.85 |
| Both teams scored | • 35% | 35% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 27% | 25% | ▲ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 31% | 39% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 60% | • 59% |
| Goal after half-time | • 58% | 59% | ▲ 67% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Shooting Stars's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Kano Pillars. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
The NPFL match finished Shooting Stars 2:1 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 Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
Shooting Stars score 0.96 goals per game on average and Kano Pillars 0.89. The NPFL average is 1.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 25% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Shooting Stars's matches and 33% of Kano Pillars's.
What form are Shooting Stars and Kano Pillars in?
Over the last 5 games Shooting Stars have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Kano Pillars 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
The statistical background for Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars — 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.