Heartland FC and Kano Pillars will come up against each other on matchday 20 of 38 in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Professional Football League.
Date: 16/02/2024
Time: 16:00
Stadium: Dan Anyiam Stadium
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Based on both teams performances this season, we predict Heartland vs Kano Pillars to end in a 1-1 draw. Heartland drew 8 of their last 19 NPFL matches, and drew at home recently against Kwara United. Kano are in fine form, but they are dreadful away from home.
We predict under 2.5 goals for the Heartland FC vs Kano Pillars match, as six of Heartland FC’s last eight home matches ended with under 2.5 goals, and six of Kano Pillars’ last nine away league matches ended with less than three goals.
Heartland FC are at the bottom of the table with only 3 wins in 19 NPFL matches. They lost three and won one of their last five league matches. A win over Kano Pillars will take them as high as 18th place with 20 points.
Kano Pillars are pushing for a chance to compete for NPFL glory, and a win over Heartland FC will put them one point behind league leaders Lobi Stars, as they are currently occupying 4th position with 32 points after 19 matches.
Predicted Starting Lineup
Heartland: Ozoemena, Edem, Ekwutozia, Atule, Akanni, Nnachi, Mbaoma, Eze, Alalibo, Asuquo, Chibueze
Kano Pillars: Adewale, Kabir, Godwin, Ejeh, Rahman, Thankgod, Ovoke, Sadeeq, Ifeanyi, Shola, Paul