Kano Pillars vs Ikorodu City Prediction: The hosts will get off to a flying start

League action will commence on Sunday as Kano Pillars square off against newly promoted Ikorodu City Lobi Stars at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium. The visitors will be poised to start strong against a side who can’t afford to lose their first home games in front of their passionate supporters. 

Kano Pillars

The hosts had a terrible season, wrapping up their campaign in the 11th spot. Kano Pillars picked up fifty-two points from a combined thirty-eight matches. 

Kano Pillars have always been a great team on their own turf, with fourteen wins, two defeats, and three share of the spoils. 

The new coach, Usman Abdallah, will be determined to get off to a flying start on the ground. 

Ikorodu City

The Lagos-based team and newly promoted Ikorodu City will play their first league game against Kano Pillars. As the season approaches, head coach Bright Ozebagbe will be encouraged by their pre-season form and hope to translate the promising performances into consistent displays.

Ikorodu City will have to be at their best to get anything against the four-time NPFL Champions. 

Expert Betting Tips

Kano Pillars are a historical team with decent players, and they’ll be desperate for maximum points on their ground. At the same time, the newly promoted team will be keen to make a stalemate in their debut game. The home team still have some familiar faces in their team, and we are confident they will secure the maximum points here for 1.88.

Kano Pillars are too experienced to suffer defeat in their first game of the season; however, we think the visitors will at least get a goal here.

This game will produce more than two goals for 2.57.

Good luck!