Kano vs Niger (Nigeria)Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Kano Pillars play their first home game of the season at the Sani Abacha Stadium after a 2-2 draw away at Kwara United, a result that leaves them eighth on a single point. Going further back come a 0-1 defeat at Plateau United, a 1-0 win over Warri Wolves, a 1-2 loss away to Kun Khalifat FC, a 2-1 win against Rivers United and a 0-3 defeat at Ikorodu City. Niger Tornadoes are fifth on 3 points thanks to a 2-1 home win over Enyimba on the opening weekend. Before that came a 1-0 against Shooting Stars, a 0-0 away at El Kanemi Warriors, a 2-2 with Kwara United, a 0-3 loss away at Remo Stars and a 0-0 with Enugu Rangers: three of those six games produced no more than two goals in total. In the six previous meetings Niger Tornadoes have won three times, Kano Pillars once, with two draws. The NPFL averages 2.70 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.