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Kano Pillars vs Sporting Lagos Prediction

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Published: 01 Oct 2026Updated: 03 Oct 2026, 17:07

Match preview

Kano Pillars travel to Sporting Lagos on 3 October 2026 at 18:00 in the NPFL. Sporting Lagos sit in the relegation zone after a difficult start to the season, while Kano Pillars have built momentum with four wins in their last ten matches and sit near the top of the table. The visitors have not lost in their recent run and arrive as clear favourites.

Form and H2H

Kano Pillars won 4 of their last 10 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 3, averaging 1.49 goals for and 1.28 against. Sporting Lagos won 3 of their last 10 away matches, drew 3 and lost 4, averaging 1.18 goals for and 1.23 against. The teams have met twice: Sporting Lagos won 3-0 in November 2023, but Kano Pillars reversed that result with a 1-0 victory in March 2024. Kano Pillars' recent form shows they have not lost in their last three outings.

Best bet

Kano Pillars will not lose. The visitors have the stronger recent record and sit higher in the table. Sporting Lagos have lost their last two home matches and conceded heavily in recent weeks. Kano Pillars' defensive record on the road remains a concern, but their attacking threat and unbeaten streak make them the safer play here.

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Date and time 3 October 2026 at 16:00

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BTTSYes60%

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Kano Pillars vs Sporting Lagos Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Kano PillarsKano PillarsLast matchesSporting LagosSporting Lagos
80%Over 0.5 goals80%
80%Over 1.5 goals80%
60%Over 2.5 goals40%
60%Over 3.5 goals20%
80%BTTS40%
80%Last 5 BTTS40%

Head to Head Kano Pillars — Sporting Lagos

In the last 2 meetings, Sporting Lagos hold the edge — 1 wins for Kano Pillars, 1 for Sporting Lagos, 0 draws.

50% W — 10% D — 050% W — 1
  • Kano PillarsKano Pillars1:0Sporting LagosSporting Lagos
    NPFL · 23 Mar 2024
  • Sporting LagosSporting Lagos3:0Kano PillarsKano Pillars
    NPFL · 06 Nov 2023
100%Over 0.5100%
50%Over 1.550%
50%Over 2.550%
0%BTTS0%
50%Kano Pillars over 0.550%

Betting profits Kano Pillars vs Sporting Lagos

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Kano Pillars

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-3.0003
Match WinnerDraw+1.1013
Match WinnerLose-0.1223
Goals Over/UnderOver 1-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1+3.4111
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.7045
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-2.4815
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.0745
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-2.0425
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+1.6235
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-2.0625
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+1.0523
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-0.7423

Sporting Lagos

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+1.2325
Match WinnerDraw-1.7115
Match WinnerLose-2.2925
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.9779
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-3.6229
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.5179
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-1.9059
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+0.9049
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-0.5359
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-0.4015
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+0.5745
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+3.9012
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.5912
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5+0.1111
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderOver 1+0.2211
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1-1.0001

Match statistics

In-play and full-time match stats appear after kick-off.

Key events

  • 45+2'
    Goal V. Ugwu
    Sporting Lagos
  • 49'
    Goal
    Kano Pillars

Kano PillarsLast matches Kano Pillars

In the last 5 matches Kano Pillars have 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses. BTTS landed in 80% of those games.

40% W — 260% D — 30% L — 0
  • Kano PillarsKano Pillars0:0EnyimbaEnyimba
    DNPFL · 27 Sept 2026
  • Inter LagosInter Lagos1:1Kano PillarsKano Pillars
    DNPFL · 23 Sept 2026
  • Kano PillarsKano Pillars4:1Doma UnitedDoma United
    WNPFL · 20 Sept 2026
  • Kano PillarsKano Pillars3:2Niger TornadoesNiger Tornadoes
    WNPFL · 06 Sept 2026
  • Kwara UnitedKwara United2:2Kano PillarsKano Pillars
    DNPFL · 30 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
3
Losses
0
Goals / game
2.0
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
80%

Sporting LagosLast matches Sporting Lagos

In the last 5 matches Sporting Lagos have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses. BTTS landed in 40% of those games.

40% W — 240% D — 220% L — 1
  • Sporting LagosSporting Lagos0:0Ikorodu CityIkorodu City
    DNPFL · 30 Sept 2026
  • Sporting LagosSporting Lagos1:1Barau FCBarau FC
    DNPFL · 26 Sept 2026
  • EnyimbaEnyimba2:3Sporting LagosSporting Lagos
    WNPFL · 23 Sept 2026
  • Sporting LagosSporting Lagos0:2Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors
    LNPFL · 20 Sept 2026
  • Inter LagosInter Lagos0:3Sporting LagosSporting Lagos
    WNPFL · 13 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
1
Goals / game
1.4
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
40%

Kano Pillars vs Sporting Lagos Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Enugu RangersEnugu Rangers64119-6313
2Barau FCBarau FC63309-3612
3Rivers UnitedRivers United532010-1911
4Plateau UnitedPlateau United63219-6311
5Doma UnitedDoma United63129-8110
6Kano PillarsKano Pillars523010-649
7Ikorodu CityIkorodu City62318-539
8Bendel InsuranceBendel Insurance63039-10-19
9Sporting LagosSporting Lagos62227-708
10Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors62227-8-18
11Kwara UnitedKwara United62137-617
12Ranchers BeesRanchers Bees62138-807
13Nasarawa UnitedNasarawa United62136-8-27
14Warri WolvesWarri Wolves62133-5-27
15Katsina UnitedKatsina United52124-7-37
16Shooting StarsShooting Stars52037-9-26
17Niger TornadoesNiger Tornadoes61235-7-25
18Kun Khalifat FCKun Khalifat FC61235-13-85
19EnyimbaEnyimba61147-10-34
20Inter LagosInter Lagos61143-9-64
League position 6 / 20Comparative team statisticsLeague position 9 / 20
240%Wins33%2
360%Draws33%2
00%Losses33%2
10100%Goals scored70%7
686%Goals conceded100%7
9100%Points89%8

Season statistic Kano Pillars vs Sporting Lagos

Kano PillarsKano Pillars

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 2 / 0
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 10 (2.0)
  • Goals conceded 6 (1.2)
  • Clean sheets 1
  • Failed to score 1

Sporting LagosSporting Lagos

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 2
  • Lost home / away 1 / 0
  • Goals scored 7 (1.4)
  • Goals conceded 5 (1.0)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 2

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Venue Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano

Lineups

Kano PillarsKano Pillars

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Sporting LagosSporting Lagos

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Injuries and suspensions

Kano PillarsKano Pillars

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Sporting LagosSporting Lagos

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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