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
Key match information
Niger Tornadoes played Kano Pillars in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Niger Tornadoes: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Kano Pillars: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Niger Tornadoes scores 1.07 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Kano Pillars scores 0.90 and concedes 0.97. League average: 1.87 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Niger Tornadoes 29%, Kano Pillars 34%. Over 2.5: Niger Tornadoes 32%, Kano Pillars 31%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 27%.
xG, shots and style
Kano Pillars has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.47. Niger Tornadoes: 8.4 shots per match, Kano Pillars: 2.6.
Match halves
Niger Tornadoes: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.64. Kano Pillars: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.41.
Goals by minute
Niger Tornadoes: 76-90+ (9 goals). Kano Pillars: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 1.87 goals per match, BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 27%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, 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
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Kano Pillars is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Niger Tornadoes · 2 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.
Niger Tornadoes is 19% better for: goals scored per match.
1.07 goals / match - Niger Tornadoes · 0.9 goals / match - Kano Pillars
Niger Tornadoes scores in 61% of matches (17 of 28 matches), while Kano Pillars keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 matches).
Kano Pillars scores in 62% of matches (18 of 29 matches), while Niger Tornadoes keeps a clean sheet in 39% (11 of 28 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 - Niger Tornadoes
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Niger Tornadoes - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Kano Pillars - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Niger Tornadoes
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
| Niger Tornadoes | Liga | Kano Pillars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Niger Tornadoes 1 - 0 - 0 Kano Pillars. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.