NPFL
Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 - 16:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Adamasingba Stadium
Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Prediction & Stats - NPFL 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars carries real history into this round of the NPFL.
The two sides meet on 07/10 (Wednesday) at Adamasingba Stadium, 16:00 (UK time).
Read the Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Shooting Stars Win
Last updated on 07-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Shooting Stars the side to beat, with roughly 64% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all NPFL odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Shooting Stars Preview
Shooting Stars reach this fixture 6 match into their NPFL. Here is where Shooting Stars stand:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
1.17 points per game
7 scored, at 1.17 a game
9 conceded, at 1.5 a game
Shooting Stars, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Qamar Adegoke, 1 goals
Most assists: Olaoke Olajobi, 0 assists
Recent results — Shooting Stars
07/10/2026 11:00
04/10/2026 11:00
30/09/2026 11:00
27/09/2026 11:00
23/09/2026 11:00
Kano Pillars: how they are travelling
Kano Pillars come in 6 matches into their NPFL.
Here is what Kano Pillars have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 4 drawn, 0 lost
1.67 points per game
11 scored, at 1.83 a game
7 conceded, at 1.17 a game
Kano Pillars, season-wide
2 won, 4 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ubong Friday, 2 goals
Most assists: Ali Abdullahi, 1 assists
Recent results — Kano Pillars
07/10/2026 11:00
03/10/2026 11:00
27/09/2026 11:00
23/09/2026 11:00
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20/09/2026 11:00
The head-to-head favours Shooting Stars
Recent meetings have tended to go Shooting Stars's way against Kano Pillars.
From 14 match(es):
Shooting Stars: 7 win(s)
Kano Pillars: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars prediction.
Form comparison Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Shooting Stars
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
W
|
1.17 |
| Home |
D
D
W
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 1.67 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 0.33 | 2.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.32 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.03 | 0.52 | 1.81 |
Away Team
Kano Pillars
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.83 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 75% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 2.09 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.69 | 1.19 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
After analyzing Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars, we expect a high-scoring match, making over 2.5 goals the best betting option. This means the match needs at least three goals for the bet to win.
Both teams have been in strong form, so this match has all the ingredients for a high-scoring result.
👉 Prediction: Shooting Stars to Win the 1st Half
Shooting Stars has been strong in the opening 45 minutes at home this season. Whether it's their tactical approach or the boost from their home crowd, they consistently come out strong.
We expect them to follow the same pattern against Kano Pillars, making Shooting Stars to win the first half a strong betting option.
Fixture information - Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars
Match: Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars
Competition: NPFL
Date: Wednesday, 07/10/2026
Kick-off: 16:00 (UK time)
Venue: Adamasingba Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.34
League: 2.4
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 46%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 69%
Over 2.5+
42%
League: 41%
Cards
0.33
League: 0.48
Corners
8.67
League: 9.72
Home Team
Shooting Stars
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
W
|
1.17 |
| Home |
D
D
W
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 1.67 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 0.33 | 2.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.32 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.03 | 0.52 | 1.81 |
Away Team
Kano Pillars
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.83 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 75% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 2.09 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.69 | 1.19 | 0 |
Corners
8.8 / Match
+6% Corners / Match
Shooting Stars received +6% more corners than Kano Pillars in the NPFL
8.33 / Match
Kano Pillars
(4)
Nasarawa United
(8)
Enyimba
(6)
Warri Wolves
(-1)
Katsina United
(5)
Plateau United
(3)
Inter Lagos
(4)(1)
Shooting Stars
(10)
Sporting Lagos
(-1)
Enyimba
(3)
Inter Lagos
(3)
Doma United
(-1)
Niger Tornadoes
(-1)
Kwara United
Cards
0.2 / Match
100% Cards / Match
Shooting Stars received 100% more cards than Kano Pillars in the NPFL
0 / Match
Kano Pillars
(1)
Nasarawa United
(1)
Enyimba
(0)
Warri Wolves
(-1)
Katsina United
(0)
Plateau United
(0)
Inter Lagos
(0)(0)
Shooting Stars
(0)
Sporting Lagos
(-1)
Enyimba
(-1)
Inter Lagos
(0)
Doma United
(-1)
Niger Tornadoes
(-1)
Kwara United
Goals Scored
1.17 / Match
+56%
Kano Pillars is +56% better in terms of goals scored
1.83 / Match
Kano Pillars
(0)
Nasarawa United
(0)
Enyimba
(2)
Warri Wolves
(0)
Katsina United
(2)
Plateau United
(1)
Inter Lagos
(2)(0)
Shooting Stars
(1)
Sporting Lagos
(0)
Enyimba
(1)
Inter Lagos
(4)
Doma United
(3)
Niger Tornadoes
(2)
Kwara United
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+22%
Shooting Stars condeded +22% more goals than Kano Pillars
1.17 / Match
Kano Pillars
(0)
Nasarawa United
(0)
Enyimba
(4)
Warri Wolves
(1)
Katsina United
(0)
Plateau United
(3)
Inter Lagos
(1)(0)
Shooting Stars
(1)
Sporting Lagos
(0)
Enyimba
(1)
Inter Lagos
(1)
Doma United
(2)
Niger Tornadoes
(2)
Kwara United
NPFL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rivers United
|
7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 2.14 |
| 2 |
Enugu Rangers
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 3 |
|
7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 1.86 |
| 4 |
Barau
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 5 |
Bendel Insurance
|
7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 6 |
Plateau United
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 1.57 |
| 7 |
Kano Pillars
|
6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Kwara United
|
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 9 |
Ikorodu City
|
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 1.29 |
| 10 |
Sporting Lagos
|
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1.29 |
| 11 |
Katsina United
|
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 9 | 1.29 |
| 12 |
Nasarawa United
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Niger Tornadoes
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 14 |
Abia Warriors
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 15 |
Enyimba
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 7 | 1 |
| 16 |
Ranchers Bees
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 7 | 1 |
| 17 |
Shooting Stars
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 18 |
Warri Wolves
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 7 | 1 |
| 19 |
Inter Lagos
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 5 | 0.71 |
| 20 |
Kun Khalifat
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | -9 | 5 | 0.71 |
Odds
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