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Kano Pillars vs Ranchers Bees Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.73 expected goals for Kano Pillars and 0.80 for Ranchers Bees, a combined total of 2.53. That distribution gives Kano Pillars the largest share of the 1X2 market at 59%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 46% for over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 14%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 59% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
Kano Pillars win
59.4% probability
Expected goals
1.73 – 0.80
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Kano Pillars home form
11 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Ranchers Bees away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Kano Pillars to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 59%, against 59% / 24% / 17% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.73 goals for Kano Pillars and 0.80 for Ranchers Bees, a combined 2.53 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
83%
Double chance 12
77%
Double chance X2
41%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–013.8%
- 2–011.9%
- 1–111.0%
- 2–19.5%
- 0–08.0%
Recent form
Kano Pillars
- 2026-10-18T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Katsina United · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-10-11T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Plateau United · 0-4 (L)
- 2026-10-07T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Shooting Stars · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-10-03T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Sporting Lagos · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-27T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Enyimba · 0-0 (D)
Ranchers Bees
- 2026-10-16T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Shooting Stars · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-10-10T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Niger Tornadoes · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-10-04T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Kwara United · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-28T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Rivers United · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-09-23T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Enugu Rangers · 0-1 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
NPFL table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivers United | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 17 |
| 2 | Enugu Rangers | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 17 |
| 3 | Plateau United | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| 4 | Sporting Lagos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 5 | Barau FC | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| 6 | Nasarawa United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| 7 | Kano Pillars | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 8 | Doma United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| 9 | Katsina United | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 13 |
| 10 | Ikorodu City | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| 11 | Bendel Insurance | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| 12 | Niger Tornadoes | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 13 | Kwara United | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| 14 | Warri Wolves | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 11 |
| 15 | Shooting Stars | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 11 |
| 16 | Abia Warriors | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 10 |
| 17 | Kun Khalifat FC | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 9 |
| 18 | Enyimba | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 8 |
| 19 | Ranchers Bees | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 8 |
| 20 | Inter Lagos | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -13 | 2 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Kano Pillars win, at 59.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 45% and over 2.5 goals at 46%.
A 59% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.