Kano Pillars vs Rangers International Prediction: Expect goals in this fixture

Kano Pillars vs Rangers International: Prediction and odds on the Match on 14 September 2025

In round four of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Kano Pillars will play Rangers International at General Sani Abacha Stadium. The two teams last meeting was in March, and Kano Pillars secured a win on this turf. Can Rangers turn the tables? Below is full game analysis and betting opportunities. 

Kano Pillars: Form and Statistics

Kano Pillars are yet to secure a win this season and the home team will come into this encounter with intent of winning. In their first three league encounters, Kano Pillars have picked only one point, coming against Wikki Tourist with Mustapha Umar strike putting them level after going behind just 12 minutes after kickoff. However, this team lost to Abia Warriors in their opener and then Katsina United heading into this fixture.

Kano Pillars Team News and Lineup

Abuchi Okeke has now conceded in each of his starts this season and better performance is expected from the goalkeeper. Meanwhile, the defense partnership of Fahad Usman and Ali Abdullahi is expected to be more responsible after horrible consecutive performances. Meanwhile, Mustapha Umar scored Kano Pillars’ lone goal this season and will hope to hit the target again. 

Kano Pillars Expected Lineup

Abuchi Okeke, Ali Abdullahi, Abdullahi Musa, Fahad Usman, Rabiu Aliu, Mohammed Mukhtar, Chiedozie Okorie, Aminu Sani, Umar Sani, Mustapaha Umar, Auwalu Malam

Rangers International: Form and Statistics

Rangers International picked their first win of the season against Plateau United last weekend and will look to keep things rolling. In what was a 2-0 encounter, goals from Chidozie Iwundu and Chidibere Nwobodo were enough to seal maximum points. Meanwhile, the visitors first two games of the season saw them draw Kun Khalifa while losing to Warri Wolves. Ahead of this game, Rangers International sit 12th in the NPFL standings with four points, scoring two goals. 

Rangers International Team News and Lineup

Lucky Jimoh got his first start of the season against Plateau United and the 29-year old goalkeeper kept a clean sheet and should keep his spot in the starting eleven. Club captain Chidiebere Nwobodo was on target last weekend and will look to add to his tally from midfield while Chidozie Iwundu should offer some creativity in midfield. 

Rangers International Expected Lineup

Lucky Jimoh, Austine Opara, Joel Odoh, Kenneth Igboke, Ikechukwu Mgbemene, Waheed Adebayo, Kenechukwu Agu, Ifeanyi Assuarance, Chidozie Iwundu, Chidiebere Nwobodo, Godwin Obaje

Kano Pillars vs Rangers International: Head-to-head statistics

Kano Pillars and Rangers International recent matches have indeed been close. In those games, both teams secured two wins while one encounter ended in a 1-1 draw in 2024. In their most recent game in March, Kano Pillars secured a 2-1 win with Rabiu Ali and Jerry Alex completing a comeback for this side after going behind from the spot in the 33rd minute. 

Kano Pillars vs Rangers International: Betting Tips & Odds

• Kano Pillars have won the last two games of this fixture. However, the hosts have not picked a win this season and this game might be the one to pick momentum. A win option for the hosts has a 1.61 on Bet365.
• In the last four meetings between Kano Pillars and Rangers International, both teams to score option has been won in each encounter. This game could be another one with a lot of offensive games with both teams scoring option value at 2.30 on Bet365.
• Rangers International picked their first win of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Professional Football League previous weekend and could make it two in a row here. On paper, the visiting team is not the favourites but could turn the tables with odds at 8.50 on 1Xbet.
• The last four meetings between Kano Pillars and Rangers International have ended with at least three goals. Over 2.5 goals have a 2.50 odds on Betway.

Kano Pillars vs Rangers International Match Prediction 13 September 2025

The two teams have not had the best start and will hope they can do better here. Looking at Kano Pillars, their inability to pick a win in their first opening home game will demand them to show more hunger especially in attack as they have scored only once this season. On the other hand, Rangers International defense will be the biggest asset that needs to step up after keeping a clean sheet twice this season. While looking at the past meetings between Kano Pillars and Rangers International, I still believe this game will see both teams go all out for a win and we should expect goals. 

Our match prediction is over 1.5 goals with odds at 1.63 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is a win for Kano Pillars and both teams to score with odds at 3.40 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is Kano Pillars over 1.5 goals with odds at 2.01 on Betway.