Shooting vs Kano Pillars Lineups, 7 Oct 2026
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League Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivers United | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | +11 | 17 | |
| 2 | Rangers Int'l | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 17 | |
| 3 | Sporting Lagos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 | |
| 4 | Plateau United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 14 | |
| 5 | Barau | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +3 | 14 | |
| 6 | Nasarawa | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 14 | |
| 7 | Kano Pillars | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +1 | 14 | |
| 8 | Doma United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 | |
| 9 | Ikorodu City | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 12 | |
| 10 | Bendel | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | +1 | 12 |
Substitutions
Substitutes
Head to Head
Previous Meetings
Final Result
- 83'
- 87'A. Mustapha
Match details
Substitutions
- 63'Q. Adegoke↔A. TaheerShooting
- 63'A. Mustapha↔J. AkpanShooting
- 63'J. Apaingolo↔J. AmusatShooting
- 68'D. Akinola↔L. EmmanuelShooting
- 74'P. Awosanmi↔S. IbrahimShooting
Contents
Our Prediction
A home win is highly probable given 3SC's strong home form. Expect a tight first half, with Shooting Stars securing a narrow 1-0 or 2-1 victory in the second period.
Match Facts
- Competition
- Premier League
- Date
- Wed, 7 Oct
- Kick-off
- 16:00
- Stadium
- Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan
- Capacity
- 10,000
- Table Position
- Shooting 15 · Kano Pillars 7
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Match Preview
The Nigeria Professional Football League presents a classic encounter as Shooting Stars host Kano Pillars at the Lekan Salami Stadium. Both traditional powerhouses seek crucial points to climb the standings. This tactical battle promises high intensity, with Ibadan fans expecting a dominant home performance against their historic northern rivals.
This fixture pits Shooting Stars' formidable home record against Kano Pillars' resilient counter-attacking setup. Historically, home advantage plays a massive role in this NPFL rivalry, making 3SC slight favorites in Ibadan.
- Shooting Stars are undefeated in their last eight home league matches.
- Kano Pillars have failed to keep a clean sheet in away games this season.
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in three of the last four H2H meetings.
- Shooting Stars usually score 70% of their goals in the second half.
Shooting Stars rely on high-pressing transitions and wing play to break opponents down. Kano Pillars counter with a compact low block, looking to exploit spaces behind the 3SC defense through quick direct transitions.
Value lies in backing under 2.5 goals or a straight home win. Kano Pillars will defend deep, limiting early goalscoring opportunities for the Ibadan hosts.
Form and Head to Head
Previous Meetings
- 01.03.2026Premier LeagueShooting Stars2 - 1Kano Pillars
- 12.10.2025Premier LeagueKano Pillars1 - 1Shooting Stars
- 11.05.2025Premier LeagueKano Pillars3 - 1Shooting Stars
- 14.12.2024Premier LeagueShooting Stars2 - 0Kano Pillars
- 08.04.2024Premier LeagueKano Pillars1 - 2Shooting Stars
In their last five NPFL meetings, Shooting Stars won two, Kano Pillars won two, with one draw. Notably, the home team won four of those five encounters, highlighting the strong home bias.
Key Stats
- Average goals per match: 2.1
- Home team clean sheet rate: 55%
- Away team clean sheet rate: 15%
Odds
Average odds across all bookmakers. 18+ | Gamble responsibly
Cards and Corners
Expect a physical match with over 4.5 yellow cards. Shooting Stars will dominate corners, likely exceeding 5.5 corners individually due to their persistent wing play.
Verdict
Shooting Stars should leverage their passionate home support to secure a vital victory. While Kano Pillars will offer stiff resistance, the hosts' tactical superiority in wide areas will ultimately prove decisive in this NPFL clash.
FAQ
Who is favored to win between Shooting Stars and Kano Pillars?+
Shooting Stars are favored to win due to their strong home record at the Lekan Salami Stadium.
What is the expected goal trend for this match?+
A low-scoring affair is expected, likely under 2.5 goals, given Kano Pillars' defensive setup.
Where can I watch EuroMatch NPFL highlights?+
EuroMatch NPFL highlights are shown in Nigeria on NPFL (YouTube). Whether Shooting vs Kano Pillars is included depends on the broadcasters.
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