Barau vs Kano Pillars Prediction: Kano Pillars to take up a serious contest against Barau

Barau vs Kano Pillars: Prediction for the Match on October 19, 2025

The Dabo Derby is finally here! Barau FC, who just moved up a level, will play their city rivals, Kano Pillars FC, in an exciting game. The Sai Masu Gida are going on what might be the shortest away trip of the 2025/2026 NPFL season. The Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano will host the game, which will start at 6:00 PM. Who will win?

Barau: Form and Statistics

Last 5 Matches: LLWLD

In their last game, Plateau United beat FC Barau. On Sunday, Barau FC lost 1-0 at home to Warri Wolves in the NPFL Matchday 7 game that took place in Kano State. Eugene Agagbe, who is one of Barau FC's coaches, has been named head coach of the NPFL National U19 Team. Scouts picked 70 players from league games, and they are now in a two-week training camp in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Shawal Barau Jibrin, the club's president; Kabiru Baita, the vice president; Ibrahim Shitu Chanji, the chairman; and Dominic Lorfa, the general manager were all at the game on Sunday against Plateau United. Nana Kwame Abraham was chosen as the Best Foreign Player in the Super League for 2025. He came to Barau FC from AS GN and has already made a difference by getting an assist in the NPFL against Bendel Insurance.

Barau: Team News

Barau FC has named Rabi'u Tata as their temporary technical adviser. He is now in charge because Ladan Bosso left because of family issues. Bosso, who used to be the coach, began the season with Barau FC but then quit. Barau FC's first season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has not gone well so far. With one win, two draws, and four losses in their first seven games, they are at the bottom of the NPFL table with five points. Tata will be in charge of the team for the derby against Kano Pillars on Sunday.

🔖 Barau Expected Lineup

Emeka Nwabulu (GK), Sugau Aliyu (C), Bismark Duah, Orji Kalu, Jimmy Ambrose, Samuel Mathew, Hillary Ekawu, Muhd Umar, Jude Mamman, Joseph Kemin, Yahya Ibrahim,

Substitutes: Oscar Destiny (GK), Sunday Dapma, Nura Ibrahim, Usman Maidubji, Sunday Antony, Obed Ponkap, Samuel Mathias, Stanley Oganbor, Kabir Abdullahi

Head Coach: Ladan Bosso

Kano Pillars: Form and Statistics

Last 5 Matches: DWLWL

Mustapha Adams scored in extra time at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano to tie the game at 1-1 for the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan against the Kano Pillars. Kano Pillars made two changes, bringing in Umar Sani Yakasai and Christian Izuchukwu to replace Rabiu Ali and Chiedozie Jude Okorie. Kano Pillars are getting ready to play the defending champions, Barau FC, on Saturday. Their season has been all over the place. They've won some good games at home, like their recent 1-0 win, but they had a hard time in their last game away from home, losing 2-1. This season, Kano Pillars have had trouble scoring and haven't scored in two games. Shooting Stars, on the other hand, have played good defense, even getting a clean sheet in one game.

Kano Pillars: Team News

Kano Pillars need to win to move up in the league. In their last five games, they have won one, drawn one, and lost three. This game is very important for them to get back on track. The only change from the Kwara Utd game is that Mustapha Umar takes the place of Ahmed Musa, who is hurt. After getting better from an injury, Abdullahi Ali is back on the bench. Fahad Usman is still out, and Auwalu Ali Malam is back in light training but not yet fully fit.

🔖 Kano Pillars Expected Lineup

Abuchi (GK), Sanusi, I. Inuwa, Muktar, Abdullahi, S. Idris, M. Aminu, Ali, Olakunle, Jibrin, Okorie

Substitutes: Muttaka (GK), Ozor, Izuchukwu, M. Umar, Tiza, U. Aliyu, Yakasai, Shehu

Coach: Ogenyi Evans

Barau vs Kano Pillars: Head-to-Head statistics

Barau vs Kano Pillars: Head-to-Head statistics

H2H STATS

This will be their first encounter against each other.

Barau vs Kano Pillars: Betting Tips & Odds

• In the current standings, Barau is in 20th place with 5 points, while Kano Pillars is just behind in 17th with 8 points.
• Barau has lost 67% of their last 6 matches, while Kano Pillars has lost all three of their away games this season. Pillars are still dealing with the fallout from heavy sanctions following last weekend’s violence.
• Barau has been facing coaching issues, with conflicting reports about the club’s technical department.
• In their last 5 games, Barau has earned 4 points, averaging 0.8 points per game. They’ve scored just 4 goals in those 5 games, failing to score in 3 of them. Only 2 of these games have ended with both teams scoring. Barau needs to improve their attack as they haven’t scored in the last 2 matches.
• Kano Pillars has earned 5 points in their last 5 games, averaging 1 point per game. 3 of these games have ended with both teams scoring. Kano Pillars has scored 4 goals in the last 5 games. Half of their matches this season have seen both teams score

Barau vs Kano Pillars prediction, 19th October 2025

Barau vs Kano Pillars prediction, 19th October 2025

The Sani Abacha Stadium will be the site of the first official NPFL derby between FC Barau and Kano Pillars. However, the stands will be empty because the NPFL closed the stadium to fans after there was trouble in the crowd during last weekend's match between Pillars and Shooting Stars. Both teams are having problems off the field as well as on it. Even so, the match is expected to be very competitive because both teams want to turn things around with a win. According to the numbers, this game is likely to be low-scoring, with predictions saying that less than 2.5 goals will be scored.

Our match prediction is Over 1.5 total goals with odds at 1.825 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip is Under 2.5 total goals with odds at 1.60 on the Betway bookmaker.

Our last match prediction is Kano Pillars to win with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet bookmaker.