Good pick · fair odds 1.59 · bookmaker 1.44 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultShooting Stars to win ✗63% · @1.44
Double chanceShooting Stars or draw ✓86% · @1.06
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓57% · fair 1.77
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗73% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.34
Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Kano Pillars travel to face Shooting Stars on Wednesday 7 October in the NPFL, with Lekan Salami Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 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.
Current form
Shooting Stars, last 5: DLLWL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Nasarawa United, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Kano Pillars, last 5: DDDWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Sporting Lagos, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Kano Pillars, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.7 for Shooting Stars.
Head to head
When they last met (1 Mar 2026) it ended Shooting Stars 2–1 Kano Pillars.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shooting Stars 1.9 xG, Kano Pillars 0.8 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 43%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shooting Stars 63%, draw 23%, Kano Pillars 14%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Shooting Stars to win (63%, odds 1.44). 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 Stars63%fair 1.59 · @1.44
Draw23%fair 4.39 · @3.40
Kano Pillars14%fair 7.07 · @7.50
2.61Expected goals
1.86Shooting Stars xG
0.76Kano Pillars xG
43%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
2–013%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Shooting Stars 1.9 – 0.8 Kano Pillars expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
Our pick is Shooting Stars to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
On our numbers Shooting Stars have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Kano Pillars 14%.
How many goals will there be in Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 43% 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 2.6 goals in total.
When is Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars?
Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars (NPFL) kicks off on Wednesday 7 October 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.
