Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars: result 1-0 and analysis
NPFLRegular Season - 15Kick-off on December 21, 2023 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Lokoja Confluence Stadium, Lokoja
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What was the result of Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars?
Niger Tornadoes won 1-0 on December 21, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 90′B. UsmanNiger Tornadoes
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Niger Tornadoes have 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats; Kano Pillars have 8, 1 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2023 | Kwara United(away) | 0-0 | NPFL |
| Dec 10, 2023 | Plateau United(home) | 2-3 | NPFL |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Remo Stars(home) | 0-0 | NPFL |
| Dec 2, 2023 | Doma United(away) | 0-1 | NPFL |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Akwa United(home) | 1-0 | NPFL |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2023 | Remo Stars(home) | 2-1 | NPFL |
| Dec 9, 2023 | Doma United(away) | 0-1 | NPFL |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Akwa United(home) | 1-0 | NPFL |
| Dec 3, 2023 | Gombe United(away) | 5-2 | NPFL |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Bendel Insurance(home) | 0-0 | NPFL |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Niger Tornadoes wins, 2 draws, 2 Kano Pillars wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2022 | Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Kano Pillars | NPFL |
| Jan 16, 2022 | Kano Pillars 1-0 Niger Tornadoes | NPFL |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Kano Pillars 1-1 Niger Tornadoes | NPFL |
| May 21, 2017 | Kano Pillars 1-0 Niger Tornadoes | NPFL |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Kano Pillars | NPFL |
| Oct 2, 2016 | Kano Pillars 1-1 Niger Tornadoes | NPFL |
Last archived meeting: Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars on Apr 30, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Niger Tornadoes score 0.5 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Kano Pillars score 1.1 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niger Tornadoes | 0.5 | 1.1 | 7 | 4/15 | 4/15 |
| Kano Pillars | 1.1 | 1.0 | 6 | 4/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Niger Tornadoes sit 8th in NPFL (16 points from 11 matches) and Kano Pillars sit 2nd (19 points from 12 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kano Pillars | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 19 |
| 8 | Niger Tornadoes | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 16 |
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