Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Prediction: The guests stand no chance here

The Nigerian NPFL continues as Shooting Stars square off against Kano Pillars at the Akure Township Stadium on Saturday. The hosts will fight for their first three consecutive victories since the league began against a depleted Kano Pillars team.

Last five games: LWLWW

The Oluyole Warriors have been inconsistent this season; however, they picked up their first away victory as they march here with back-to-back wins. Shooting Stars took advantage of their opponent, who had to play their home game on neutral ground. Otakho Aghahowa scored the only goal that broke the jinx of seven consecutive games without a win on the road. This was after their excellent (2-0) victory over Akwa United on their home turf. The guests are unbeaten on their ground this season but have managed one win on the road. 

The Oluyole Warriors have picked up twenty-four points from a combined forty-eight, scoring fourteen and conceding thirteen. Shooting Stars have won six and lost twice over their previous eight home matches.

Last five games: WDDLW

In the absence of veterans, a youthful Kano Pillars team scored once to secure the maximum points against Katsina United in the Northern Derby. Seventeen-year-old Abba Adam's only goal secured the hosts all the points in front of their home supporters. The snatched victory at the jaws of defeat as Rabiu Ali and Ahmed Musa scored were missing. 

The win was needed to recover from their (1-0) loss against Rivers United away from home. Kano Pillars have picked up twenty-two points from a combined forty-five, scoring nineteen and conceding eighteen. 

Coach Usman Abdallah will be determined to replicate their recent decent performance on their home turf against the home team. 

Shooting Stars have won five, while Kano Pillars have won four, and a game ended in a tie over their last ten meetings. Shooting Stars are buzzing coming into this game after picking up their first win on the road this season. They’ll be keen to capitalize on Kano Pillars's lack of squad experience due to three of their players being on International duty.

The hosts are the second-best team when playing at home, and we expect them to win and score more than a goal here for 1.85.

We also think they’ll likely keep a clean sheet here.

This game might end in a correct score of (3-0) for 7.00.

Good luck!