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Kano Pillars vs Lobi

Nigeria Nigeria

NPFL 2024/2025 Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano
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Match Events

24'
46'
Sub
Akpesiri N. In: Sani I.
Out: Akpesiri N.
46'
Sub
Alex J. In: Naziru A.
Out: Alex J.

AI Match Summary

The NPFL 2024/2025 game between Kano Pillars and Lobi finished 2-0, 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

38%
Kano Pillars
20%
Draws
42%
Lobi
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Lobi

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

38% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Kano Pillars come out ahead of Lobi on wins alone.
  • Model gives Kano Pillars a 38% chance of winning this.
  • Regular NPFL 2024/2025 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 50%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28.400000000000002%
Kano Pillars Clean Sheet 68%
Lobi Clean Sheet 18%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kano Pillars Lobi
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 15 8
Draws 5 6
Losses 9 16
Goals Scored 1.34 0.83
Goals Conceded 0.97 1.33
Expected Goals (xG) 0.81 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 13, 2025 NPFL
Kano Pillars vs Lobi
2:0
Nov 23, 2024 NPFL
Lobi vs Kano Pillars
2:2
Jun 23, 2024 NPFL
Kano Pillars vs Lobi
3:2
Jan 15, 2024 NPFL
Lobi vs Kano Pillars
1:1
Apr 10, 2022 NPFL
Lobi vs Kano Pillars
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Kano Pillars Compare

Top Goalscorer Musa A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.62
Avg xA / game 0.41

Lobi Compare

Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Kano Pillars 50 / 100
Lobi 28 / 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 Lobi

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Kano Pillars Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Lobi's defensive record shows goals conceded in 80% of 30 matches.

Kano Pillars scored in 72% of their last 29 games.

Historical meetings average 2.60 goals per match.

Kano Pillars went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Kano Pillars VS Lobi
1.38 Goals Scored 1
1.25 Goals Conceded 0.25
75% Over 1.5 25%
63% Over 2.5 0%
25% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Kano Pillars

(Home)
23 Sept
Inter Lagos
1 : 1
Kano Pillars
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
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Lobi

(Away)
28 Mar
City FC Abuja
0 : 1
Lobi
25 Mar
Lobi
1 : 0
Kada Warriors
14 Mar
Mighty Jets
1 : 0
Lobi
07 Mar
Lobi
2 : 0
ABS
28 Feb
Basira
2 : 0
Lobi
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Remo Stars 38 22 5 11 49:31 71
2 Rivers United 38 18 10 10 35:29 64
3 Abia Warriors 38 18 6 14 43:40 60
4 Ikorodu City 38 17 8 13 60:45 59
5 Bendel 38 15 11 12 39:33 56
6 Enyimba International 38 14 13 11 38:35 55
7 Plateau United 38 16 9 13 40:38 54
8 Shooting 38 15 9 14 39:38 54
9 Kano Pillars 38 15 8 15 44:45 53
10 Rangers International 38 14 10 14 42:34 52
11 Bayelsa United 38 13 13 12 39:36 52
12 Nasarawa United 38 14 10 14 40:41 52
13 Niger Tornadoes 38 14 9 15 40:46 51
14 Kwara 38 14 8 16 38:36 50
15 Katsina Utd 38 14 8 16 30:36 50
16 El Kanemi Warriors 38 12 13 13 34:41 49
17 Heartland FC 38 12 12 14 33:34 48
18 Akwa United 38 12 8 18 35:39 44
19 Sunshine Stars 38 11 8 19 34:51 41
20 Lobi 38 6 10 22 29:56 28
Promotion - CAF Champions League 2025/2026 (Qualification)
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