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

Enyimba and Kano Pillars will face off today in the Nigerian Professional Football League.

Enyimba

Enyimba, being the champion of the previous season of the Nigerian Professional Football League, currently occupies the 4th place this season, facing difficulties in maintaining leading positions and trailing the new league leader Enugu by 3 points. Since the beginning of the season, the team has faced a series of setbacks, but over time it has started to improve its gameplay, although the results so far have not reached the level of the last season. In the last 5 matches, the team has 3 losses and 2 wins. Particularly disappointing was the loss to Akwa on March 4th with a score of 3:1, a team from the relegation zone, which was a real fiasco considering Akwa's status as a team fighting for survival. The last match against their main competitor for the top 3, Remo Stars, also ended in a defeat with a score of 1:0 on March 13th. In the last round, Enyimba lost with a score of 0:1 to Kwara.

Before this, Enyimba managed to secure a victory against Dakkada FC on March 10th with a score of 1:0, showing quality gameplay on their home ground. On February 29th, the team drew with Bendel Insurance 0:0. Another notable victory was the match against Gombe United on February 24th, where Enyimba achieved a confident win with a score of 4:0, demonstrating a high level of attacking potential.

Kano Pillars 

Kano Pillars currently sit in 6th place, just 4 points behind Enyimba, with 1 win in their last 5 matches. The team has been prolific in scoring, netting 34 goals, which ranks them second in the league in this regard. After 27 matches, they have secured 12 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, with a goal difference of 34:29.

In their recent matches, Kano Pillars have shown mixed results: On March 23rd, they managed a victory against Sporting Lagos with a score of 1:0. However, they faced a defeat against Bayelsa United on March 17th, with a score of 1:2. The team then drew 1:1 with Enugu on March 13th and with Rivers United on March 9th. Their match on March 4th against Abia Warriors ended in a 0:1 defeat. These outcomes highlight Kano Pillars' fluctuating form as they aim to improve their standings in the league.

Head-to-Head

In their head-to-head meetings, Kano Pillars and Enyimba have had competitive encounters. On November 12, 2023, Kano Pillars secured a 1:0 victory against Enyimba, showing their strength at home. Prior to this, Enyimba had a significant win over Kano Pillars with a 4:0 scoreline on April 21, 2022, demonstrating their dominance. However, Kano Pillars had previously enjoyed success against Enyimba, winning 2:0 on January 2, 2022, and continuing their winning streak with scores of 2:0 and 2:1 on June 6, 2021, and January 17, 2021, respectively. Enyimba managed to claim a 2:1 victory in an earlier match, indicating a closely fought rivalry between the two teams.

Enyimba - Kano Pillars match prediction

Enyimba, the champions of last season, have been showing quite inconsistent performance recently, with three losses in their last five matches. However, their home record tells a different story, as Enyimba haven't faced defeat in their last eight home games, securing seven victories in this run and scoring 11 goals in the last five home matches. Considering this formidable home form against the backdrop of their overall recent inconsistency, my prediction leans towards a confident victory for Enyimba.