Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗55% · fair 1.82
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15% · fair 6.59
Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 1 March the NPFL brings Shooting Stars against Kano Pillars at Lekan Salami Stadium. Kick-off: 16:00 WAT. In the table, Shooting Stars are 3rd, among the top four, on 60 points after 38 matches; Kano Pillars are 10th (upper half) with 51.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shooting Stars 1.4 xG, Kano Pillars 0.8 xG – a total near 2.2. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 38%, GG 45%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shooting Stars 51%, draw 21%, Kano Pillars 27%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (82%). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shooting Stars 1–0 Kano Pillars. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shooting Stars51%fair 1.96
Draw21%fair 4.67
Kano Pillars27%fair 3.64
2.20Expected goals
1.37Shooting Stars xG
0.83Kano Pillars xG
45%Both score
38%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
1–113%
0–011%
2–010%
0–19%
2–19%
From our goals model: Shooting Stars 1.4 – 0.8 Kano Pillars expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Shooting Stars
Kano Pillars
Attack vs NPFL average
+11%
+1%
Goals conceded vs average
+12%
-14%
Our expected goals here
1.56
0.85
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
Shooting Stars to win✓
51%
1.96
–
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
–
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
55%
1.82
–
Draw no bet
Shooting Stars (draw no bet)✓
65%
1.54
–
Asian handicap
Kano Pillars +1 (Asian handicap)
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
65%
1.55
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
62%
1.61
–
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
Shooting Stars to score first✓
55%
1.80
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
47%
2.14
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Shooting Stars / FT Shooting Stars✓
29%
3.42
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
15%
6.59
–
Recent results
Shooting Stars – last 2
LW
22 Feb
@ Plateau United
1–4
L
15 Feb
vs Warri Wolves
4–2
W
2.5Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Kano Pillars – last 2
WD
22 Feb
vs El Kanemi Warriors
3–0
W
15 Feb
@ Kwara United
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shooting Stars and Kano Pillars.
What is the prediction for Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 82% chance.
Who will win Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
On our numbers Shooting Stars have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Kano Pillars 27%.
How many goals will there be in Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 38% likely and both teams score 45% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
Our predicted score is Shooting Stars 1–0 Kano Pillars, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars (NPFL) kicks off on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Lekan Salami 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.
