Kano Pillars FC - Abia Warriors FC predictions and free betting tips [04/03/2024]

Kano Pillars and Abia Warriors will meet tomorrow in the Nigerian Premier League.

Kano Pillars

This season in the Nigerian Premier League, Kano Pillars are currently in 6th place, having gathered 36 points after 22 rounds. The team has shown significant progress, moving up three positions in the last month, thanks to two victories and two draws in their last five matches, cutting the gap to Plateau, who are in fourth place, to just three points. Notably, Kano Pillars achieved a 5:1 victory over Sunshine Stars and a draw in an away game against the league leaders, Lobi Stars, highlighting their ability to compete with the top teams in the league.

The recent matches of the team showcase their attacking potential and the ability to achieve results both at home and away. On 28th February, Kano Pillars suffered a defeat against Katsina United with a score of 2:3. However, on 25th February, they secured a confident victory over Sunshine Stars with a score of 5:1. The match on 17th February against Heartland ended in a 1:1 draw, and on 21st January, the team won against Heartland with a score of 2:1. The match against Lobi Stars on 15th January also ended in a 1:1 draw. These results confirm the resilience and ambition of Kano Pillars to achieve high positions in the league.

Abia Warriors

In the current season of the Nigerian Professional Football League, Abia Warriors are in 10th place, having earned 30 points after 22 rounds. The team has shown good results in their last five matches, with two victories and one draw, which has allowed them to move 6 points clear of the relegation zone amidst high competition in the league. Notable victories over Kwara and Doma United with a combined score of 4:0 demonstrate their attacking potential. However, in terms of goals conceded, Abia Warriors are second to last in the league, having let in 26 goals in 22 rounds, more than any team except Heartland and Sunshine Stars.

More about the recent matches: on 29th February, Abia Warriors won against Kwara with a score of 1:0, confirming their ability to play effectively at home. On 25th February, the team suffered a defeat against Niger Tornadoes with a score of 0:1, indicating challenges in away games, which is not surprising. The match against Remo Stars on 18th February ended in a 0:0 draw, showing the team's resilience against one of the league's leaders. However, in the previous encounter with Remo Stars on 21st January, Abia Warriors lost with a score of 1:2. On 13th January, the team secured a confident victory over Doma United with a score of 3:0, highlighting their attacking potential.

Head-to-Head

In the last 5 encounters between Abia Warriors and Kano Pillars, the results are as follows: Abia Warriors have secured 3 victories (4:1 in 2021, 3:2 in 2022, 1:0 in 2023), while Kano Pillars have won twice (2:1 in 2022 and 1:0 in 2021). These results suggest a slight advantage for Abia in recent matches.

Match prediction for Kano Pillars - Abia Warriors

Given that all Nigerian teams perform exceptionally well at home, I expect a victory for Kano Pillars, especially since they are closing in on the top five and are among the top three teams in terms of goals scored.