Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars: result 2-1 and analysis
NPFLRegular Season - 26Kick-off on April 30, 2022 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 April 30, 2022.
Goalscorers
- 5′Rabiu AliKano Pillars
- 52′J. EmmanuelNiger Tornadoes
- 90′M. WakiliNiger Tornadoes (pen.)
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Niger Tornadoes have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Kano Pillars have 4, 4 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2022 | Rivers United(away) | 0-3 | NPFL |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Enugu Rangers(home) | 2-1 | NPFL |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Abia Warriors(away) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Apr 10, 2022 | Wikki Tourist(home) | 1-0 | NPFL |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Plateau United(away) | 0-1 | NPFL |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2022 | Sunshine Stars(home) | 1-0 | NPFL |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Enyimba(away) | 0-4 | NPFL |
| Apr 10, 2022 | Lobi Stars(away) | 0-0 | NPFL |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Akwa United(home) | 0-0 | NPFL |
| Apr 3, 2022 | Gombe United(away) | 0-1 | NPFL |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Niger Tornadoes win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Kano Pillars win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 19, 2016 | Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Kano Pillars | NPFL |
Last archived meeting: Kano Pillars vs Niger Tornadoes on Jan 16, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Niger Tornadoes score 0.8 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Kano Pillars score 0.6 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niger Tornadoes | 0.8 | 0.9 | 4 | 6/15 | 4/15 |
| Kano Pillars | 0.6 | 0.9 | 6 | 3/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Niger Tornadoes sit 16th in NPFL (48 points from 38 matches) and Kano Pillars sit 10th (51 points from 38 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Kano Pillars | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 37 | 39 | 51 |
| 16 | Niger Tornadoes | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 37 | 36 | 48 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy