Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓57% · fair 1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗18% · fair 5.67
Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Kano Pillars welcome El Kanemi Warriors to Sani Abacha Stadium for a NPFL fixture on Sunday 22 February (16:00 WAT). In the table, Kano Pillars are 10th, upper half, on 51 points after 38 matches; El Kanemi Warriors are 18th (in the drop zone) with 47.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kano Pillars 1.6 xG, El Kanemi Warriors 0.6 xG – a total near 2.2. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 63% and a clean sheet for one side more likely than not. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kano Pillars 60%, draw 17%, El Kanemi Warriors 22%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (82%). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kano Pillars 1–0 El Kanemi Warriors. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kano Pillars60%fair 1.66
Draw17%fair 5.72
El Kanemi Warriors22%fair 4.47
2.19Expected goals
1.58Kano Pillars xG
0.62El Kanemi Warriors xG
43%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–018%
2–014%
0–011%
1–111%
2–19%
3–07%
From our goals model: Kano Pillars 1.6 – 0.6 El Kanemi Warriors expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Kano Pillars
El Kanemi Warriors
Attack vs NPFL average
+1%
-18%
Goals conceded vs average
-14%
+19%
Our expected goals here
1.95
0.54
Our own ratings from every NPFL result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Kano Pillars to win✓
60%
1.66
–
Double chance
Either team to win✓
83%
1.21
–
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
57%
1.75
–
Draw no bet
Kano Pillars (draw no bet)✓
73%
1.37
–
Asian handicap
Kano Pillars -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
63%
1.60
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
93%
1.08
–
First team to score
Kano Pillars to score first✓
64%
1.57
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Kano Pillars / FT Kano Pillars✓
37%
2.69
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
18%
5.67
–
Recent results
Kano Pillars – last 1
D
15 Feb
@ Kwara United
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
El Kanemi Warriors – last 1
W
15 Feb
vs Plateau United
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Kano Pillars and El Kanemi Warriors.
What is the prediction for Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 82% chance.
Who will win Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors?
On our numbers Kano Pillars have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 17% and El Kanemi Warriors 22%.
How many goals will there be in Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 37% likely and both teams score 43% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors?
Our predicted score is Kano Pillars 1–0 El Kanemi Warriors, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors?
Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi Warriors (NPFL) kicks off on Sunday 22 February 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Sani Abacha Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
