Rivers United vs Kano Pillars: result 2-1 and analysis
NPFLRegular Season - 21Kick-off on February 23, 2020 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 won 2-1 on February 23, 2020.
Goalscorers
- 20′?Rivers United (pen.)
- 87′?Rivers United
- 90′Rabiu AliKano Pillars
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rivers United have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Kano Pillars have 6, 7 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2020 | Kwara United(away) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Feb 9, 2020 | Kwara United(home) | 1-0 | NPFL |
| Feb 2, 2020 | Plateau United(away) | 0-1 | NPFL |
| Jan 26, 2020 | Wikki Tourist(home) | 0-0 | NPFL |
| Jan 20, 2020 | Jigawa Golden Stars(away) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2020 | Enugu Rangers(away) | 0-1 | NPFL |
| Feb 16, 2020 | MFM(home) | 1-0 | NPFL |
| Feb 9, 2020 | MFM(away) | 1-3 | NPFL |
| Feb 2, 2020 | Adamawa United(home) | 2-0 | NPFL |
| Jan 26, 2020 | Sunshine Stars(away) | 2-2 | NPFL |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Rivers United win, 3 draws, 2 Kano Pillars wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2019 | Kano Pillars 0-0 Rivers United | NPFL |
| Jun 10, 2018 | Kano Pillars 1-1 Rivers United | NPFL |
| Jan 21, 2018 | Rivers United 2-1 Kano Pillars | NPFL |
| Aug 3, 2017 | Kano Pillars 2-0 Rivers United | NPFL |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Rivers United 1-1 Kano Pillars | NPFL |
| Aug 21, 2016 | Kano Pillars 1-0 Rivers United | NPFL |
Last archived meeting: Kano Pillars vs Rivers United on Nov 3, 2019
How many goals should we expect?
Rivers United score 1.1 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Kano Pillars score 1.3 and concede 0.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers United | 1.1 | 0.7 | 7 | 6/15 | 4/15 |
| Kano Pillars | 1.3 | 0.7 | 7 | 7/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Rivers United sit 2nd in NPFL (16 points from 8 matches) and Kano Pillars sit 10th (11 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Rivers United | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 16 |
| 10 | Kano Pillars | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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- Feb 23, 2020Lobi Stars0-0Plateau United
- Feb 23, 2020MFM0-0Heartland
- Feb 23, 2020Nasarawa United2-0Enyimba
- Feb 23, 2020Sunshine Stars0-0Enugu Rangers
- Feb 23, 2020Jigawa Golden Stars2-1Wikki Tourist