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Kano Pillars vs Bendel

Nigeria Nigeria

NPFL 2025/2026 Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano
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Match Events

23' Event
Jibrin M.
33' Event
Okorie C.
60'
Sub
Dadong L. In: Mohammed A.
Out: Dadong L.

AI Match Summary

The NPFL 2025/2026 game between Kano Pillars and Bendel finished 4-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Kano Pillars.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

53%
Kano Pillars
15%
Draws
32%
Bendel
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Kano Pillars

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

53% / Medium Confidence
  • Kano Pillars carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Kano Pillars are the model's pick here, at 40%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.6%
Kano Pillars Clean Sheet 16%
Bendel Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kano Pillars Bendel
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 15 14
Draws 4 7
Losses 10 8
Goals Scored 1.31 1.48
Goals Conceded 1 1.17
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 5, 2026 NPFL
Kano Pillars vs Bendel
4:0
Nov 15, 2025 NPFL
Bendel vs Kano Pillars
3:2
Mar 26, 2025 NPFL
Kano Pillars vs Bendel
0:0
Nov 9, 2024 NPFL
Bendel vs Kano Pillars
0:1
Apr 16, 2024 NPFL
Bendel vs Kano Pillars
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Kano Pillars Compare

Top Goalscorer Jibrin M.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Okorie C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78

Bendel Compare

Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Kano Pillars 39 / 100
Bendel 26 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Kano Pillars Bendel

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Kano Pillars Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Kano Pillars's goal record stands at 69% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Bendel's defensive record shows goals conceded in 66% of 29 matches.

Historical meetings average 2.60 goals per match.

Recent resilience: Kano Pillars stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Kano Pillars VS Bendel
1.63 Goals Scored 1.88
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.5
63% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Kano Pillars

(Home)
20 Sept
Kano Pillars
4 : 1
Doma United
06 Sept
Kano Pillars
3 : 2
Niger Tornadoes
30 Aug
Kwara
2 : 2
Kano Pillars
24 May
Plateau United
1 : 0
Kano Pillars
10 May
Kano Pillars
1 : 0
Warri Wolves
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Bendel

(Away)
19 Sept
Ranchers Bees
2 : 1
Bendel
13 Sept
Bendel
4 : 2
Kun Khalifa
06 Sept
Nasarawa United
1 : 0
Bendel
30 Aug
Bendel
2 : 1
Warri Wolves
06 Jun
Bendel
3 : 4
El Kanemi Warriors
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Rangers International 38 19 11 8 47:27 68
2 Rivers United 38 19 10 9 44:31 67
3 Shooting 38 18 6 14 41:40 60
4 Ikorodu City 38 16 10 12 43:39 58
5 Bendel 38 14 14 10 44:38 56
6 Nasarawa United 38 16 8 14 37:34 56
7 Abia Warriors 38 16 7 15 31:34 55
8 Barau 38 13 13 12 34:30 52
9 Katsina Utd 38 14 10 14 36:39 52
10 Plateau United 38 15 5 18 39:40 50
11 Enyimba International 38 13 10 15 44:42 49
12 Kun Khalifa 38 13 10 15 42:40 49
13 Warri Wolves 38 13 10 15 36:41 49
14 Niger Tornadoes 38 13 9 16 37:36 48
15 Kano Pillars 38 15 6 17 34:39 48
16 Kwara 38 13 11 14 32:36 47
17 Remo Stars 38 14 5 19 42:47 47
18 El Kanemi Warriors 38 13 8 17 27:46 47
19 Bayelsa United 38 11 10 17 37:42 43
20 Wikki Tourists 38 9 13 16 36:48 40
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Promotion - CAF Confederation Cup (Qualification)