Kano Pillars vs Akwa United match preview

We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!

One slightly interesting match fact is that this game is played on artificial turf and that the visiting Akwa United have a different surface at their stadium (grass). The impact of this is hard to measure exactly, but the visitors stats on artificial turf is 0-4-5 (win-draw-loss) from nine matches. Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 1000 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.

Kano Pillars form and stats

9-2-0 is the performance here at Sani Abacha Stadium so far, giving Kano Pillars a total of 29 from their 11 games here. Outstanding results! In general it's been a long time since Kano Pillars tasted defeat here at Sani Abacha Stadium, as they have taken at least one point from their last 41 home games.

The fans are hoping that Kano Pillars will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-3 away loss in the Npfl game against Abia Warriors. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Delta Force in a game that was won 3-0.

The match schedule is unforgiving for Kano Pillars as they have a new game in only two days, a Npfl match thankfully also at home. Enyimba are visiting.

Kano Pillars can score goals in their home matches. After 11 matches they have found the net 22 times. Defensively Kano Pillars have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (4 in 11 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Akwa United form and stats

Playing away, Akwa United, who have the most points (12) away in Npfl, have won 3 games, drawn 3 and suffered 5 defeats so far this season. Akwa United has lost their two previous away games and are eager to kill a negative trend in its infancy.

It might be tough going out on the road again for Akwa United, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 1-2 versus Ifeanyi Uba. A 2-2 draw was the result before that, hosting Abia Warriors.

A quick return to home after this game, as Akwa United are hosting Ifeanyi Uba in the Npfl only two days away.

Akwa United find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 11 goals from 11 away fixtures. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Akwa United have conceded 18 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The two sides played each other earlier this season: Akwa United - Kano Pillars 3-0. Last ten meetings between the teams: Kano Pillars won 4, Akwa United won 5 and 1 draw. 4 games with over 2,5 goals, 6 matches with two goals or less.

Kano Pillars missing players

Akwa United missing players