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by Thobelani Moyo | in NPFL Premier League Predictions
Abia Warriors are set to host Kano Pillars at Umuahia Township Stadium in the opening match of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League. In the previous season, both sides were evenly matched, securing a win each in two meetings. Here's our match prediction.
Abia Warriors had one of their best runs in the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League season. In 38 games, they accumulated 60 points and secured a third-place finish. A four-point deficit separated them from second-placed Rivers United.
That finish was enough to guarantee them participation in this season's CAF Confederation Cup. However, they will have to go through the preliminary rounds before confirming their spot in the group stages.
In preparation for the current campaign, they faced Rivers United in a friendly clash, and the game ended in a goalless draw.
Kano Pillars, on the other hand, accumulated 53 points in 38 games. That was enough to see them secure a ninth-place finish, which on paper was a significant improvement. A three-point deficit separated them from fifth-placed Bendel.
Sai Masu Gida did not conclude the season on a positive note, though, losing 3-2 against Niger Tornadoes. That defeat marked their third loss in six league games (W3).
Evans Ogenyi's men managed to secure a win in their opening match of the previous Nigeria Premier Football League season. They will hope to repeat the same feat heading into this clash.
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The Best Betting Odds for Abia Warriors v Kano Pillars Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.53 | 3.25 | 6 |
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1.01 | 12 | 81 |
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1.67 | 2.84 | 6.7 |
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1.49 | 3.3 | 8 |
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1.64 | 3.49 | 5.39 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Abia Warriors and Kano Pillars?
Our prediction for the Abia Warriors vs Kano Pillars match is: Abia Warriors wins the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 24/08/2025 between Abia Warriors and Kano Pillars in NPFL Premier League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 73.34% for a win of Abia Warriors against Kano Pillars with odds of 1.69 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Abia Warriors vs Kano Pillars is 13.77% with odds of 12 at Betway.
- Our prediction model gives a 12.9% chance ⭐ for a win of Kano Pillars vs Abia Warriors with odds of 142 at 22bet.
Abia Warriors - Kano Pillars Prediction and Best Odds:
| Abia Warriors Kano Pillars Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Abia Warriors wins | 73.34% | 1.69 at Tonybet |
| Under 2.5 | 63.01% | 1.87 at Vbet |
| Both Team To Score | 43.75% | 2.3 at Betway |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Abia Warriors | 41.77% |
Abia Warriors vs Kano Pillars Form
Abia Warriors and Kano Pillars's standings in the NPFL Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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17
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
Abia Warriors and Kano Pillars Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 May 2025 - NPFL Premier League
11 May 2025 - NPFL Premier League
7 May 2025 - NPFL Premier League
27 Apr 2025 - NPFL Premier League
19 Apr 2025 - NPFL Premier League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 May 2025 - NPFL Premier League
27 Apr 2025 - NPFL Premier League
13 Apr 2025 - NPFL Premier League
26 Mar 2025 - NPFL Premier League
16 Mar 2025 - NPFL Premier League
2 Mar 2025 - NPFL Premier League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 May 2025 - NPFL Premier League
7 May 2025 - NPFL Premier League
19 Apr 2025 - NPFL Premier League
6 Apr 2025 - NPFL Premier League
23 Mar 2025 - NPFL Premier League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 May 2025 - NPFL Premier League
11 May 2025 - NPFL Premier League
7 May 2025 - NPFL Premier League
25 Apr 2025 - NPFL Premier League
19 Apr 2025 - NPFL Premier League
13 Apr 2025 - NPFL Premier League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 May 2025 - NPFL Premier League
25 Apr 2025 - NPFL Premier League
13 Apr 2025 - NPFL Premier League
26 Mar 2025 - NPFL Premier League
16 Mar 2025 - NPFL Premier League
2 Mar 2025 - NPFL Premier League
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 May 2025 - NPFL Premier League
7 May 2025 - NPFL Premier League
19 Apr 2025 - NPFL Premier League
5 Apr 2025 - NPFL Premier League
22 Mar 2025 - NPFL Premier League
9 Mar 2025 - NPFL Premier League
Abia Warriors vs Kano Pillars Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
0 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
15 Feb 2025 - NPFL Premier League
29 Sep 2024 - NPFL Premier League
4 Mar 2024 - NPFL Premier League
Abia Warriors - Kano Pillars Key Points
- Abia Warriors had the joint-third best home record in the Nigeria Premier Football League last season.
- Kano Pillars are winless in their last 13 away league games.
- Abia Warriors are unbeaten in their last 14 home league games.
- Abia Warriors are currently on a four-match winning streak when playing at home against Kano Pillars.
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Our Abia Warriors vs Kano Pillars Prediction
Abia Warriors had one of the best home records last season in the Nigeria Premier Football League. They will be banking on that to secure a favorable outcome in their first league game of the season.
Kano Pillars showed close to nothing with their performance on the road. As they head into this fixture, they are currently riding a 13-match winless run. It has to be mentioned that they are on a four-match away losing streak against Abia Warriors. That said, expect the home team to win. Our Abia Warriors vs Kano Pillars prediction: Abia Warriors wins the match.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Abia Warriors Kano Pillars
| Abia Warriors vs Kano Pillars | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abia Warriors wins | 1.53 | 1.53 | 0% |
| Draw | 3.25 | 3.25 | 0% |
| Kano Pillars wins | 6 | 6 | 0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Abia Warriors is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have not changed since opening
- The probability of this result was 65.4% and is now 65.4% (0.0%)
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