Inter Lagos - Kano: Prediction, facts, betting tips and H2H - September 23, 2026
In the fifth round of the Nigerian Premier League, we will see a clash between Inter Lagos and Kano. The match will take place on Wednesday, September 23, kicking off at 5:00 PM CET, and I am offering a bet on it.
Inter Lagos - Kano: Match preview
Inter Lagos have not made the best start to the new season, and their results so far cannot be considered particularly successful. The team have collected just three points from their previous four matches. They have won one game and lost the other three. Across those four matches, they scored two goals and conceded six. Inter Lagos currently sit 18th in the table, which is a relegation place, and they will have to fight for higher positions. However, it will be important for them to stay up, as they have just been promoted to the top division and now need to find a way to remain there.
Kano have played one match fewer than their opponents. The team have played three matches and have not lost any of them. They drew 2:2 with Kwara, beat Niger Tornadoes 3:2 and thrashed Doma United 4:1. Kano currently have seven points from three matches and are just two points behind the league leaders, with a game in hand. Therefore, a victory would take Kano to the top of the table. However, they will need to win to achieve that. It is clear that Kano will be involved in the title race this season.
Match facts and H2H
- Kano currently have the best attack in the Nigerian Premier League, with nine goals.
- Inter Lagos have lost three of their last four matches.
- Kano are unbeaten in their last three matches: one draw and two wins.
- Kano have conceded in four consecutive matches.
- Inter Lagos have lost their last two home matches.
- Kano have failed to win away from home in their last 10 matches.
- These teams have never faced each other in a head-to-head meeting.
Probable lineups
- Inter Lagos: Jonathan, Akinade, Moses, Atabi, Bilyaminu, Hadi, Agabi, Quadri, Salamii, Akinpelu, Oshomo
- Kano: Musa, Usman, Maduabuchi, Abdullahi, Ali, Musa, Shola, Ubong, Agbarinka
Prediction
Kano have made an excellent start to the new season, and I think they can avoid defeat once again, at the very least. I am offering a bet on Kano not to lose.
