The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Homeboyz are in the 7th position while the guesting Vihiga United worry at 16th.
- Homeboyz have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Vihiga United have the the worst goal difference (-25) in Premier League
These are full days for the home side, as they had a match only four days ago in the Premier League. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Tusker.
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
Relegation threatens Homeboyz who should definitely be looking for some points here. Vihiga are struggling to avoid relegation.
Homeboyz form and stats
The story so far in the Premier League for Homeboyz at their home stadium (Bukhungu Stadium) is 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats. Homeboyz has three losses from their three previous games and the tension is increasing in the dressing room for both the manager and the players.
Homeboyz faced defeat in their previous match, away at Tusker (0-2).
Preceding that match was the home game against Bandari that was lost 1-2.The Homeboyz fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 24 goals in 15 league matches. From these home matches, Homeboyz have conceded only 13 goals.
Vihiga United form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Vihiga United so far with only 13 points returning home. The records show 3-4-8 (win-draw-lose). The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Vihiga have lost on their last two travels.
Vihiga United won their last game, 2-1 versus KCB played at home.
A 1-3 defeat away at Leopards before that.Many goals are not expected from the visiting Vihiga United as they have only managed to score 10 times from 15 away games in the league. In the opposite end, Vihiga United have conceded 23 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
The sides have faced each other before in this season, with the final score Vihiga United - Homeboyz 0-1 logged in the official records. Head to head totals (for the previous five meetings): Homeboyz won three games, two matches ended in a draw and Vihiga United got zero wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: one / fourHomeboyz missing players
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| Homeboyz | Vihiga United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 30 | 15 | 4 | Played | P | 5 | 15 | 31 |
| 13 | 7 | 2 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 13 | 5 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 8 | 18 |
| 41 | 24 | 9 | Scored | S | 3 | 10 | 17 |
| 34 | 13 | 3 | Conceded | C | 5 | 23 | 42 |
| 93% | 87% | 75% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 80% | 87% | 84% |
| 67% | 67% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 40% | 60% | 52% |
| 43% | 47% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 20% | 40% | 35% |
| 23% | 27% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 27% | 16% |
| 13% | 13% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 7% | 3% |
| 47% | 47% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 40% | 40% | 35% |
| 23% | 40% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 40% | 27% | 23% |
| 37% | 27% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 40% | 47% | 58% |
| 4.4 | 4.5 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| 4.2 | 4.6 | 2.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 4.9 | 5 |
| 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4.1 | 3.2 | 4.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.2 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| 2.4 | 2 | 2.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 60% | 85% | 100% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 18% | 15% |
- Homeboyz have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Homeboyz have scored more than double the goals of Vihiga United.
- Vihiga United have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Vihiga United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Vihiga United have the the worst goal difference (-25) in Premier League
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Tusker | 30 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 50 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 17 | 25 | 61 |
| 2 | KCB | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 40 | 22 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 58 |
| 3 | Bandari | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 43 | 35 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 18 | 8 | 49 |
| 4 | Leopards | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 36 | 27 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 47 |
| 5 | Kariobangi Sharks | 30 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 45 | 41 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 21 | 4 | 47 |
| 6 | Nairobi City Stars | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 34 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 45 |
| 7 | Homeboyz | 30 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 41 | 34 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 7 | 43 |
| 8 | Gor Mahia | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 33 | 27 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 15 | 6 | 42 |
| 9 | Wazito | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 29 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 15 | -2 | 42 |
| 10 | Ulinzi Stars | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 41 |
| 11 | Bidco United | 30 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 41 |
| 12 | Sofapaka | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 32 | 35 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 18 | -3 | 36 |
| 13 | Posta Rangers | 30 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 24 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 12 | -6 | 36 |
| 14 | Nzoia United | 30 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 31 | 38 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 21 | -7 | 29 |
| 15 | Mathare United | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 27 | 45 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 32 | -18 | 24 |
| 16 | Vihiga United | 31 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 42 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 23 | -25 | 23 |
| 17 | Western Stima | 30 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 29 | 52 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 28 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 24 | -23 | 22 |
| 18 | Zoo Kericho | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |