Kwara vs Kano Pillars tips and predictions

Foolish to look beyond Kwara?

With just 1 point between them it's eigth placed Kwara versus 11th placed Kano Pillars for this eagerly anticipated clash.

This is a cautious view as there's not much to go on. It's difficult to see anything outside of a home win but their short price isn't very appealing. Nevertheless, Kano Pillars are likely to fall short.

The balance of power is with Kwara in this fixture. The hosts have bagged 16 wins from their last 20 home games. With less success than expected the visitors are muddling through a run of 10 consecutive defeats away from home. Everything points to a further defeat here.

Kwara scored at least once in all of their recent 14 home matches while they've been defiant, only letting in 4 goals in their last 18 games at home. It's likely they'll maintain a clean sheet in this match-up.

Kano Pillars have only scored once in their last 11 away games. But while the stats don't give them huge confidence in front of goal they will surely have made improvements for this match. They will be up against it whatever team they line up with.

The betting markets suggest that only one side is likely to score due to the favouritism for Kwara. The BTTS No could be sensible. As far as the goal line is concerned, it's under 2.5 goals for this one considering the odds that are available.