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by Ita Emmanuel | in NPFL Premier League Predictions
Ninth-placed Kano Pillars will host second-placed Rivers United in this Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 35 fixture on Friday at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Can the Pride of Kano boost their top-four chances with a win over the Pride of Rivers? Here is our prediction for the match.
Kano Pillars fell six points behind the top four places following a 2-1 away defeat to seventh-placed Enyimba in their last match. Goals by Joseph Saaondo Atule and Brown Ideye condemned the team to their second defeat in three matches.
However, Usman Abdullah's side have been formidable at home, turning the Sani Abacha Stadium into a fortress. They are unbeaten in their last 15 matches at the venue, winning 10 and drawing five.
Rivers United opened a five-point gap over third-placed Ikorodu City and fourth-placed Abia Warriors following a 1-0 win over relegation-battlers Sunshine Stars in their last match. Suleiman Abba scored six minutes from time to secure all three points for the Port Harcourt-based side. This result boosted the team's slender hopes for the league title and also strengthened their bid for a top-two finish.
Notably, Finidi George's side have struggled on the road this season. They have lost their last three away matches and will aim to secure their second win on the road in their last 15 away matches.
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The Best Betting Odds for Kano Pillars v Rivers United Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.61 | 3.22 | 5.96 |
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1.61 | 3.22 | 5.96 |
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1.63 | 3.15 | 6 |
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1.61 | 3.22 | 5.96 |
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1.61 | 3.22 | 5.96 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Kano Pillars and Rivers United?
Our prediction for the Kano Pillars vs Rivers United match is: Kano Pillars win.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 25/04/2025 between Kano Pillars and Rivers United in NPFL Premier League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 46.45% for a win of Kano Pillars against Rivers United with odds of 1.7 at Betway.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Kano Pillars vs Rivers United is 30.52% with odds of 3.3 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 23.02% chance ⭐ for a win of Rivers United vs Kano Pillars with odds of 6.25 at BC Game.
Kano Pillars - Rivers United Prediction and Best Odds:
| Kano Pillars Rivers United Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Kano Pillars wins | 46.45% | 1.7 at Betway |
| Under 2.5 | 79.05% | 1.64 at Tonybet |
| Both Team To Score | 35.42% | 2.75 at Betsson |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Kano Pillars | 21.99% |
Kano Pillars vs Rivers United Form
Kano Pillars and Rivers United's standings in the NPFL Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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58 | 35 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
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50 | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | -1 |
Kano Pillars and Rivers United Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
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4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
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1/6 (17%)
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4/6 (67%)
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6/6 (100%)
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1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
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Kano Pillars vs Rivers United Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Kano Pillars - Rivers United Key Points
- Kano Pillars have won five of their last seven home matches, drawing two.
- Kano Pillars are unbeaten in their last 15 home matches.
- Rivers United have lost their last three away matches.
- Rivers United have lost five of their last eight away matches against Kano Pillars.
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Our Kano Pillars vs Rivers United Prediction
The two teams have a lot to play for heading into this match. Kano Pillars will aim to close the gap on the top four places while Rivers United are targeting the league title and a top-two finish.
Rivers United boast a more impressive league campaign this season than Kano Pillars. However, they are winless in their last three away matches. Meanwhile, Kano Pillars are unbeaten in their last 15 home matches and have won five of their last eight home fixtures against the Port Harcourt-based side. Our Kano Pillars vs Rivers United prediction is Kano Pillars win.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Kano Pillars Rivers United
| Kano Pillars vs Rivers United | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Kano Pillars wins | 1.51 | 1.61 | +6.6% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 3.22 | -8.0% |
| Rivers United wins | 6.62 | 5.96 | -10.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Kano Pillars is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 6.6% since opening
- The probability of this result was 66.2% and is now 62.1% (-4.1%)
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