NPFL· Nigeria · Regular Season - 3

Shooting Stars

0-0

FT

Kano Pillars

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars prediction

📅 Wed 7 Oct 2026 🏟️ Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan

Prediction

● Live data

22%

Shooting Stars

36%

Draw

42%

Kano Pillars

Shooting Stars 22% · draw 36% · Kano Pillars 42%. We pick X2 (Double Chance). Most likely score 1-1, over 2.5 at 46%, BTTS at 51%.

🎯 Our pick✓ Won

Double Chance · X2

X2 @ 2.50 Confidence 69%

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All prediction categories

1X2

✕

242%

Fair 2.38Odds 1.25

Home win

✕

Home win22%

Fair 4.53Odds 8.00

Away win

✕

Away win42%

Fair 2.38Odds 1.25

Double chance

✓

X278%

Fair 1.28Odds 2.50

Draw no bet

✕

Away DNB66%

Fair 1.53Odds —

Win either half

✕

Away WEH52%

Fair 1.91Odds —

Over/Under 1.5

✕

Over 1.571%

Fair 1.40Odds —

Over/Under 2.5

✓

Under 2.554%

Fair 1.84Odds —

Over/Under 3.5

✓

Under 3.576%

Fair 1.32Odds —

Both teams to score

✕

GG (Yes)51%

Fair 1.97Odds 2.75

Correct score

✕

1-113%

Fair 7.81Odds 7.00

Banker tip

✓

X278%

Fair 1.28Odds 2.50

Super single

✓

X278%

Fair 1.28Odds 2.50

Probability comes from our goal model blended with the API win percentages. Fair odds = 1 ÷ probability. Value means the bookmaker pays more than the fair price.

Odds

Bookmaker odds · Bet365

Match winner

11.44

X3.40

28.00

Double chance

1X1.07

121.25

X22.50

Both teams to score

Yes2.75

No1.36

Value check

Market	Pick	Prob.	Fair	Odds
1X2	2	42%	2.38	1.25
Home win	Home win	22%	4.53	8.00	Value
Away win	Away win	42%	2.38	1.25
Double chance	X2	78%	1.28	2.50	Value
Draw no bet	Away DNB	66%	1.53	—
Win either half	Away WEH	52%	1.91	—
Over 1.5	Over 1.5	71%	1.40	—
Over 2.5	Under 2.5	54%	1.84	—
Under 3.5	Under 3.5	76%	1.32	—
BTTS	GG (Yes)	51%	1.97	2.75	Value
Correct score	1-1	13%	7.81	7.00
Banker	X2	78%	1.28	2.50	Value
Super single	X2	78%	1.28	2.50	Value

Form & head to head

Shooting Stars

LWLLD

27%

Form

45%

Attack

27%

Defence

Scored / conceded (last 5)5 / 8

Season W-D-L2-1-3

Clean sheets · failed to score2 · 2

Kano Pillars

WWDDD

60%

Form

82%

Attack

55%

Defence

Scored / conceded (last 5)9 / 5

Season W-D-L2-4-0

Clean sheets · failed to score1 · 1

Team comparison

Form

31%

69%

Attack

36%

64%

Defence

38%

62%

Poisson model

64%

36%

Head to head

71%

29%

Goals

57%

43%

Overall

49%

50%

Head to head

5

Home wins

3

Draws

2

Away wins

7 Oct 26 Shooting Stars 0 - 0 Kano Pillars

1 Mar 26 Shooting Stars 2 - 1 Kano Pillars

12 Oct 25 Kano Pillars 1 - 1 Shooting Stars

11 May 25 Kano Pillars 3 - 1 Shooting Stars

14 Dec 24 Shooting Stars 2 - 0 Kano Pillars

8 Apr 24 Kano Pillars 1 - 2 Shooting Stars

1.90 goals per meeting · BTTS in 5 of 10 · over 2.5 in 4 of 10.

Match preview

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars: match preview

Shooting Stars host Kano Pillars in the NPFL (Regular Season - 3) at Lekan Salami Stadium on Wednesday 7 October, kick-off 16:00. The match finished 0-0.

Form guide

Shooting Stars have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 league games, averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.6 conceded. Kano Pillars have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 0 of their last 5 league games, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded. At home this season Shooting Stars have 2 wins from 3 games, while Kano Pillars have won 0 of 2 games on the road.

Goals outlook

Our goal model expects about 1.2 goals for Shooting Stars and 1.3 for Kano Pillars, 2.50 in total. That gives over 1.5 goals a 71% chance, over 2.5 46% and both teams to score 51%. The single most likely score is 1-1.

Head to head

In their last 10 meetings, Shooting Stars won 5, Kano Pillars won 2 and 3 ended level, with 1.9 goals per game and both teams scoring in 5.

Our verdict

Our main pick is Double Chance (X2) at 69% confidence, priced at 2.50. The model also leans towards X2 (78%), Under 3.5 (76%), Over 1.5 (71%).

Key facts

Win probabilities: Shooting Stars 22%, draw 36%, Kano Pillars 42%.
Expected goals: 1.2 vs 1.3.
Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 of the last 10 meetings.
Shooting Stars have 2 clean sheets this season; Kano Pillars have 1.
API-Football model advice: Double chance : draw or Kano Pillars.

See more NPFL numbers on the league statistics page, or read our guides on how our confidence ratings work.

E EkeTips data desk · Updated 8 Oct 01:28 · Data: API-Football · Odds: Bet365· 18+ Bet responsibly

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?

Our main pick is Double Chance (X2) with 69% confidence. Win probabilities are Shooting Stars 22%, draw 36% and Kano Pillars 42%.

Will both teams score in Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?

Our model gives both teams to score a 51% chance, so the lean is GG (Yes).

How many goals will there be in Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals has a 46% chance and the most likely score is 1-1.

When and where is Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?

Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 16:00, Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.

Are these predictions guaranteed?

No. Predictions are statistical probabilities based on form, goals and odds. Bet responsibly, 18+ only.

Match analysis

How to read a match analysis

Each match analysis brings together everything we use to make a prediction: win, draw and away probabilities, a side-by-side team comparison, recent form, head-to-head history and live bookmaker odds.

What each section means

Prediction: the model's probability for a home win, draw and away win.
Team comparison: form, attack, defence, goals and head-to-head strength as a percentage split.
Our pick: the recommended market with odds and a confidence rating.
Head to head: recent meetings between the two teams.

For finished matches, the page also shows match statistics and key events such as goals and cards.