Rivers United vs Kano Pillars: result 1-1 and analysis
NPFLRegular Season - 24Kick-off on March 9, 2024 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt
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What was the result of Rivers United vs Kano Pillars?
Rivers United and Kano Pillars drew 1-1 on March 9, 2024.
Goalscorers
- 23′A. AdamKano Pillars
- 65′Sunday WilliamsRivers United
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rivers United have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Kano Pillars have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2024 | Dreams(home) | 2-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Académica do Lobito(away) | 3-2 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Feb 18, 2024 | Doma United(home) | 3-2 | NPFL |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Sporting Lagos(away) | 0-1 | NPFL |
| Feb 10, 2024 | Shooting Stars(away) | 0-1 | NPFL |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2024 | Abia Warriors(home) | 0-1 | NPFL |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Katsina United(away) | 2-3 | NPFL |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Sunshine Stars(home) | 5-1 | NPFL |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Heartland(away) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Jan 21, 2024 | Heartland(home) | 2-1 | NPFL |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Rivers United wins, 0 draws, 2 Kano Pillars wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2023 | Kano Pillars 1-0 Rivers United | NPFL |
| Jul 3, 2022 | Rivers United 1-0 Kano Pillars | NPFL |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Kano Pillars 0-1 Rivers United | NPFL |
| Jun 9, 2021 | Rivers United 2-0 Kano Pillars | NPFL |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Kano Pillars 1-0 Rivers United | NPFL |
| Feb 23, 2020 | Rivers United 2-1 Kano Pillars | NPFL |
Last archived meeting: Kano Pillars vs Rivers United on Oct 22, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Rivers United score 1.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Kano Pillars score 1.5 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers United | 1.3 | 1.2 | 3 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
| Kano Pillars | 1.5 | 1.1 | 2 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Rivers United sit 1st in NPFL (17 points from 9 matches) and Kano Pillars sit 12th (11 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivers United | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 17 |
| 12 | Kano Pillars | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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