Enugu Rangers vs Kano Pillars: match statistics
Enugu Rangers are displaying impressive home form with 73% wins and just 0% losses at their own stadium, along with a very solid goal difference of +13. The hosts dominate in home matches, averaging 1.55 goals scored and only 0.36 goals conceded per game, which confirms 73% clean sheets. Kano Pillars, on the other hand, have catastrophic away form with 82% losses and only 9% wins, scoring an average of just 0.45 goals per match while conceding 1.36. A series of five consecutive losses in recent away matches and a negative goal difference (-10) further weaken the visitors' position. Enugu Rangers' advantage in possession (63% vs 45%), shot accuracy (17% vs 9%), and higher xG (1.69 vs 1.04) clearly point to a home victory.
Enugu Rangers vs Kano Pillars: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Enugu Rangers played Kano Pillars in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 1 February 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Enugu Rangers: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Kano Pillars: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Enugu Rangers scores 1.13 and concedes 0.87 goals per match. Kano Pillars scores 0.83 and concedes 1.00. League average: 1.83 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Enugu Rangers 39%, Kano Pillars 35%. Over 2.5: Enugu Rangers 35%, Kano Pillars 30%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 26%.
xG, shots and style
Kano Pillars has higher xG: 1.55 vs 1.44. Enugu Rangers: 6.7 shots per match, Kano Pillars: 3.2.
Match halves
Enugu Rangers: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.43. Kano Pillars: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.30.
Goals by minute
Enugu Rangers: 16-30 (6 goals). Kano Pillars: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 1.83 goals per match, BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 26%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Enugu Rangers are displaying impressive home form with 73% wins and just 0% losses at their own stadium, along with a very solid goal difference of +13. The hosts dominate in home matches, averaging 1.55 goals scored and only 0.36 goals conceded per game, which confirms 73% clean sheets. Kano Pillars, on the other hand, have catastrophic away form with 82% losses and only 9% wins, scoring an average of just 0.45 goals per match while conceding 1.36. A series of five consecutive losses in recent away matches and a negative goal difference (-10) further weaken the visitors' position. Enugu Rangers' advantage in possession (63% vs 45%), shot accuracy (17% vs 9%), and higher xG (1.69 vs 1.04) clearly point to a home victory.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Enugu Rangers | Kano Pillars | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 16% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.21 | 0.49 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.52 | 1.60 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Kano Pillars is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Enugu Rangers · 1.8 pts / match - 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.
Enugu Rangers is 36% better for: goals scored per match.
1.13 goals / match - Enugu Rangers · 0.83 goals / match - Kano Pillars
Enugu Rangers is 15% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.87 goals / match - Enugu Rangers · 1 goals / match - Kano Pillars
Enugu Rangers scores in 65% of matches (15 of 23 matches), while Kano Pillars keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 matches).
Kano Pillars scores in 57% of matches (13 of 23 matches), while Enugu Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 43% (10 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Enugu Rangers
Over / Under - Kano Pillars
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Enugu Rangers is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / match - Enugu Rangers · 1.43 pts / match - Kano Pillars
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Enugu Rangers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Kano Pillars - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Enugu Rangers
Kano Pillars
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NPFL).
Teams vs league
| Enugu Rangers | Liga | Kano Pillars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.00 | 1.83 | • 1.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 39% | 36% | • 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 35% | 26% | ▲ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 38% | ▼ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | • 61% | 60% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 61% | 59% | ▲ 61% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Enugu Rangers 0 - 0 - 1 Kano Pillars. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Enugu Rangers vs Kano Pillars?
The NPFL match finished Enugu Rangers 2:0 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 Enugu Rangers vs Kano Pillars?
Enugu Rangers score 1.13 goals per game on average and Kano Pillars 0.83. The NPFL average is 1.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Enugu Rangers's matches and 35% of Kano Pillars's.
What form are Enugu Rangers and Kano Pillars in?
Over the last 5 games Enugu Rangers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Kano Pillars 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Enugu Rangers 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.