Kano Pillars vs Lobi Stars Prediction: Both teams will get a goal apiece

On Sunday, league actions will come to a standstill as Kano Pillars square off against Lobi Stars at the Sani Abacha Stadium. The visitors have failed to win any of their last nine matches on the road, and they’ll have to be at their best to secure the maximum points here. A lot is at stake here as the visitors can still secure a continental cup ticket while the hosts need one point to avoid relegation. 

Last five games: WLDLD

The hosts have had a terrible season, but they look like they’ll survive relegation this season, as they are three points above the relegation zone. Kano Pillars head here (1-1) share of the spoils on the road against a tough Plateau United. The stalemate means they are now guaranteed a spot in the league next season, provided they avoid conceding more goals.

The visitors dropped to twelfth place on the log as they have found the back of the net forty-nine times this season. Kano Pillars have always been a great team on their own turf, with thirteen wins, two defeats, and two share of the spoils. 

Last five games: LLWLW

The Bauchi-based side secured a more impressive performance against Kwara United on their ground. In a seven-goal thriller, Lobi Stars returned four times to amass all the points. They have now conceded roughly eight goals over their last three matches, which might cost them their place on the log. The Yes Father Boys have managed two wins over their previous seven games in all competitions. Lobi Stars Eugene Agagbe's men have scored forty-six and let in forty-two goals this season as they moved to the 6th spot on the log. Lobi Stars have won twice, lost twelve, and drawn four times away from home this season. 

In their recent sixteen matches together, Kano Pillars have recorded five wins, while Lobi Stars have managed five victories, and six games have ended in a tie. Kano Pillars will try their best to win this game, as they have failed to win any of their last four encounters. At the same time, the visitors will be hoping to amass all the points to secure the continental ticket. 

The visitors rarely win on the road, but it’s a must-win game for them to achieve their ambitions this campaign, while the hosts will be satisfied with a share of the spoils. This game will start with both teams prioritizing attacks; bet on HT BTTS for 4.70.

This game will end in a total of over 2.5 goals for 1.99.

Kano Pillars will likely secure all the points here; bet on a home halftime victory for 2.26.

Good luck!