Nigeria NPFL, round 3 · Wednesday, 7 October, MSK

Shooting Stars — Kano Pillars

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Model prediction and result

0:0Missed
Shooting Stars59%
Draw24%
Kano Pillars17%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 0:0: the model's most likely outcome, Shooting Stars to win (59%), did not happen. That happens: an outcome at 59% fails in about 41 matches out of 100 on average.

Shooting Stars are clear favourites: 59% against 17% for the opponent, draw 24%.

2.4 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.1).

Over 2.5 goals — 44%, both teams to score — 44%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Shooting Stars are about 0.5 goals per match stronger.
  • Shooting Stars: only 3 days of rest since the previous match.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Shooting Stars — Kano Pillars What is xG?1.6–0.8
Shooting Stars not to lose83%
Kano Pillars not to lose41%
No draw76%
Both teams to score: yes44%
Both teams to score: no56%
Total over 2.544%
Total under 2.556%

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Form

Shooting Stars

  • 04.10Nasarawa United0:0
  • 30.09away · Enyimba2:4
  • 27.09away · Warri Wolves FC0:1
  • 23.09Katsina United2:0
  • 20.09away · Plateau United1:3

Kano Pillars

  • 03.10Sporting Lagos1:1
  • 27.09Enyimba0:0
  • 23.09away · Inter Lagos1:1
  • 20.09Doma United4:1
  • 06.09Niger Tornadoes3:2

Head to head

  • 01.03.2026Shooting Stars — Kano Pillars2:1
  • 12.10.2025Kano Pillars — Shooting Stars1:1
  • 11.05.2025Kano Pillars — Shooting Stars3:1
  • 14.12.2024Shooting Stars — Kano Pillars2:0
  • 08.04.2024Kano Pillars — Shooting Stars1:2

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
9Katsina United833210–11-112
10Kano Pillars825111–11011
11Nasarawa United83238–8011
16Ranchers Bees82249–10-18
17Shooting Stars82247–11-48
18Kun Khalifat82247–14-78

Season 2026/27

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Next matches

  • Kun KhalifatShooting Stars11 October · Nigeria NPFL
    1The most likely outcome came true: 1Final score 2:0. Model's score: 2:0, exactly right.2.4
  • Plateau UnitedKano Pillars11 October · Nigeria NPFL
    1The most likely outcome came true: 1Final score 4:0. Model's score: 2:0.2.3

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 59% will not happen in roughly 41 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →