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Kano Pillars vs Katsina Utd

Nigeria Nigeria

NPFL 2025/2026 Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano
Kano Pillars Logo

Kano Pillars

1 - 0
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Katsina Utd Logo

Katsina Utd

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Match Events

59'
Sub
Yikat W. In: Maigoro Y.
Out: Yikat W.
59'
Sub
Okorie C. In: Dadong L.
Out: Okorie C.
72' Event
Musa A.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

The NPFL 2025/2026 game between Kano Pillars and Katsina Utd finished 1-0, 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

40%
Kano Pillars
20%
Draws
40%
Katsina Utd
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

40% / Low Confidence
  • Kano Pillars carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • 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 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 65%
Kano Pillars Clean Sheet 17%
Katsina Utd Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kano Pillars Katsina Utd
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 14 9
Draws 4 10
Losses 11 9
Goals Scored 1.24 1
Goals Conceded 1.07 1.11
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 28, 2026 NPFL
Kano Pillars vs Katsina Utd
1:0
Sep 7, 2025 NPFL
Katsina Utd vs Kano Pillars
1:0
May 7, 2025 NPFL
Katsina Utd vs Kano Pillars
1:0
Dec 8, 2024 NPFL
Kano Pillars vs Katsina Utd
1:0
May 29, 2024 Federation Cup
Katsina Utd vs Kano Pillars
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Kano Pillars Compare

Top Goalscorer Musa A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Katsina Utd Compare

Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Kano Pillars 30 / 100
Katsina Utd 30 / 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 Katsina Utd

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 found the back of the net in 69% of recent matches (29 games).

Katsina Utd's defensive record shows goals conceded in 64% of 28 matches.

Kano Pillars went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

These sides typically produce 1.40 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Kano Pillars VS Katsina Utd
1.38 Goals Scored 1.13
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 63%
75% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Kano Pillars

(Home)
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
03 May
Kun Khalifa
2 : 1
Kano Pillars
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Katsina Utd

(Away)
30 Aug
Rangers International
1 : 1
Katsina Utd
24 May
Rivers United
3 : 0
Katsina Utd
10 May
Katsina Utd
4 : 1
Ikorodu City
04 May
Bendel
1 : 0
Katsina Utd
19 Apr
Katsina Utd
3 : 2
Bayelsa United
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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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