Sport Picks
Shooting vs Kano Pillars
Nigeria
NPFL 2025/2026 Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan 
Match Events
23'
23'
Yakubu H.
30'
30'
Ibrahim S.
59'
59'
Sub
Emmanuel L. In: Adegoke Q.
Out: Emmanuel L.
AI Match Summary
Shooting in this NPFL 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Shooting.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
28%
30%
42%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Kano Pillars
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
42%
/ Low Confidence
- Kano Pillars haven't matched Shooting's recent run of results.
- Win probability leans Kano Pillars's way, sitting 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 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.6%
Shooting Clean Sheet 19%
Kano Pillars Clean Sheet 16%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Shooting | Kano Pillars |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 15 | 14 |
| Draws | 1 | 6 |
| Losses | 13 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 1.24 | 1.32 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.28 | 0.96 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.94 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 1, 2026 NPFL
Shooting vs Kano Pillars
2:1
Oct 12, 2025 NPFL
Kano Pillars vs Shooting
1:1
May 11, 2025 NPFL
Kano Pillars vs Shooting
3:1
Dec 14, 2024 NPFL
Shooting vs Kano Pillars
2:0
Apr 8, 2024 NPFL
Kano Pillars vs Shooting
1:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Shooting Compare
Top Goalscorer Ibrahim S.
1 Goals Assists Leader Adegoke Q.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.72
Avg xA / game 0.47
Kano Pillars Compare
Top Goalscorer Jibrin M.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Shooting 28 / 100
Kano Pillars 39 / 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
Shooting Kano Pillars
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Kano Pillars Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Shooting found the back of the net in 62% of recent matches (29 games).
Historical meetings average 2.80 goals per match.
Kano Pillars let in goals in 57% of their last 28 matches.
Solid form: Shooting remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Shooting VS Kano Pillars
1 Goals Scored 1.38
1.13 Goals Conceded 0.88
63% Over 1.5 50%
38% Over 2.5 38%
13% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Shooting
(Home) 27 Sept
Warri Wolves
1 : 0 Shooting
23 Sept
Shooting
2 : 0 Katsina Utd
20 Sept
Plateau United
3 : 1 Shooting
13 Sept
CS Sfaxien
2 : 0 Shooting
05 Sept
Shooting
1 : 0 CS Sfaxien
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23 Sept
Shooting
2 : 0 Katsina Utd
05 Sept
Shooting
1 : 0 CS Sfaxien
28 Aug
Shooting
2 : 1 Inter Lagos
01 Jun
Shooting
1 : 2 Kada Warriors
10 May
Shooting
1 : 0 Barau
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Kano Pillars
(Away) 27 Sept
Kano Pillars
0 : 0 Enyimba International
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
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23 Sept
Inter Lagos
1 : 1 Kano Pillars
30 Aug
Kwara
2 : 2 Kano Pillars
24 May
Plateau United
1 : 0 Kano Pillars
03 May
Kun Khalifa
2 : 1 Kano Pillars
12 Apr
Ikorodu City
3 : 0 Kano Pillars
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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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