Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors: match statistics
Kano Pillars display impressive home form with a 62% win rate at home and a +7 goal difference on their own ground. The hosts average 2.25 xG in home matches while conceding just 0.73 xG, which demonstrates their offensive dominance and defensive solidity. El Kanemi Warriors have catastrophic away statistics - just an 8% win rate on the road, 75% losses, and a negative goal difference of -14. The visitors fail to score in 67% of their away matches, and their average xG (1.13) is significantly lower than their average goals conceded (1.58). Despite El Kanemi's better overall form in the last 5 matches, their streak of 5 consecutive away defeats combined with Kano Pillars' dominance at home clearly point to a home victory.
Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Kano Pillars played El Kanemi Warriors in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Kano Pillars: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. El Kanemi Warriors: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Kano Pillars scores 0.81 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. El Kanemi Warriors scores 0.92 and concedes 0.92. League average: 1.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Kano Pillars 35%, El Kanemi Warriors 24%. Over 2.5: Kano Pillars 27%, El Kanemi Warriors 36%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 26%.
xG, shots and style
Kano Pillars has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.13. Kano Pillars: 3.0 shots per match, El Kanemi Warriors: 2.4.
Match halves
Kano Pillars: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.35. El Kanemi Warriors: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.40.
Goals by minute
Kano Pillars: 31-45+ (6 goals). El Kanemi Warriors: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 1.82 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 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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 display impressive home form with a 62% win rate at home and a +7 goal difference on their own ground. The hosts average 2.25 xG in home matches while conceding just 0.73 xG, which demonstrates their offensive dominance and defensive solidity. El Kanemi Warriors have catastrophic away statistics - just an 8% win rate on the road, 75% losses, and a negative goal difference of -14. The visitors fail to score in 67% of their away matches, and their average xG (1.13) is significantly lower than their average goals conceded (1.58). Despite El Kanemi's better overall form in the last 5 matches, their streak of 5 consecutive away defeats combined with Kano Pillars' dominance at home 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
| Kano Pillars | El Kanemi Warriors | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 17% | 8% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.50 | 0.47 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.62 | 4.60 |
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.
El Kanemi Warriors is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Kano Pillars · 2 pts / match - El Kanemi Warriors
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.
El Kanemi Warriors is 14% better for: goals scored per match.
0.81 goals / match - Kano Pillars · 0.92 goals / match - El Kanemi Warriors
El Kanemi Warriors is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Kano Pillars · 0.92 goals / match - El Kanemi Warriors
Kano Pillars scores in 58% of matches (15 of 26 matches), while El Kanemi Warriors keeps a clean sheet in 52% (13 of 25 matches).
El Kanemi Warriors scores in 56% of matches (14 of 25 matches), while Kano Pillars keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 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 - Kano Pillars
Over / Under - El Kanemi Warriors
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.
Kano Pillars is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / match - Kano Pillars · 1.2 pts / match - El Kanemi Warriors
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kano Pillars - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
El Kanemi Warriors - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Kano Pillars
El Kanemi Warriors
* 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
| Kano Pillars | Liga | El Kanemi Warriors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 1.81 | 1.82 | • 1.84 |
| Both teams scored | • 35% | 36% | ▼ 24% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 27% | 26% | ▲ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 31% | 39% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | • 58% | 59% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 65% | 59% | ▼ 40% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Kano Pillars 0 - 0 - 1 El Kanemi Warriors. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors?
The NPFL match finished Kano Pillars 3:0 El Kanemi Warriors. 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 El Kanemi Warriors?
Kano Pillars score 0.81 goals per game on average and El Kanemi Warriors 0.92. The NPFL average is 1.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Kano Pillars's matches and 24% of El Kanemi Warriors's.
What form are Kano Pillars and El Kanemi Warriors in?
Over the last 5 games Kano Pillars have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and El Kanemi Warriors 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors?
The statistical background for Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors — 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.