Kano Pillars vs Shooting Stars Prediction: Both teams will settle for a draw

At the General Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars will host Shooting Stars in NPFL Week 29. In the previous encounter, Shooting Stars emerged victorious. However, the question remains whether the hosts can capitalize on their home advantage this time around as well. Let's predict this game and provide betting opportunities. 

Kano Pillars

In their recent matches, Kano Pillars secured only one victory, a 1-0 home win over Sporting Lagos. However, they suffered losses to Bayelsa United and Enyimba during that period. Despite these setbacks, they managed to salvage 1-1 draws against Rivers United and Enugu Rangers. Throughout these matches, Kano Pillars scored four goals while conceding nine. They have averaged 1.21 goals per match in the current league season. In terms of discipline, the home team received 13 yellow cards and one red card. Kano Pillars have struggled to maintain possession, averaging 49.63% possession this season.

Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars comes into this match with an impressive record, winning four out of their last five games against Akwa United, Doma United, Remo Stars, and Kwara United. However, they suffered a lone defeat, a 2-1 loss on the road against Niger Tornadoes. Throughout these matches, Shooting Stars scored 9 goals while conceding 2. In away games, they averaged 1.18 goals scored per match and conceded 0.96. The team received 34 yellow cards and one red card due to disciplinary reasons. Shooting Stars' possession statistics have been less than stellar, averaging 49.38% overall this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Shooting Stars have shown consistency in recent weeks and will aim to display their character in this match. Although Kano Pillars have been slightly more consistent at home, I don't anticipate them having an easy time in this encounter. Given that both teams have been scoring in the majority of their recent matchups, it appears that this game may end in a 1-1 draw at full time.