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 wins, 2 draws, 2 Kano Pillars wins.
| 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 10th in NPFL (12 points from 9 matches) and Kano Pillars sit 12th (11 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Niger Tornadoes | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| 12 | Kano Pillars | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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