Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars: result 2-1 and analysis
NPFLRegular Season - 18Kick-off on May 19, 2016 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Lokoja Confluence Stadium, Lokoja
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What was the result of Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars?
Niger Tornadoes won 2-1 on May 19, 2016.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Niger Tornadoes have 6 wins, 1 draw and 8 defeats; Kano Pillars have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2016 | MFM(away) | 0-2 | NPFL |
| May 11, 2016 | Heartland(home) | 2-1 | NPFL |
| May 8, 2016 | Enyimba(away) | 1-2 | NPFL |
| May 1, 2016 | El Kanemi Warriors(home) | 1-0 | NPFL |
| Apr 24, 2016 | Lobi Stars(away) | 0-1 | NPFL |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2016 | Heartland(home) | 0-0 | NPFL |
| May 12, 2016 | El Kanemi Warriors(away) | 0-2 | NPFL |
| May 8, 2016 | Ikorodu United(home) | 2-1 | NPFL |
| May 4, 2016 | Enyimba(home) | 1-2 | NPFL |
| May 1, 2016 | Sunshine Stars(away) | 1-0 | NPFL |
How many goals should we expect?
Niger Tornadoes score 1.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Kano Pillars score 1.5 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niger Tornadoes | 1.1 | 1.3 | 3 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
| Kano Pillars | 1.5 | 1.0 | 5 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Niger Tornadoes sit 16th in NPFL (9 points from 8 matches) and Kano Pillars sit 10th (11 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Kano Pillars | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | Niger Tornadoes | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
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