13 points separate the teams so far this season, Kariobangi Sharks having performed best. Can Ulinzi Stars strike back?
- Ulinzi Stars have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (1) in Premier League
- Kariobangi Sharks is in the best form (5-0-1)
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!
Ulinzi Stars form and stats
Ulinzi Stars have played 8 Premier League games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-4-1 (wins-draws-losses).
Ulinzi drew their last game, 1-1 away at Nzoia United (placed 12th).
A defeat was the result before that one, 0-1 away at Tusker.There will be little rest for Ulinzi after this match as they are travelling to Homeboyz for a Premier League game in only one day.
The Ulinzi fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 8 in 8 matches. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Ulinzi have only conceded 5 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Kariobangi Sharks form and stats
Kariobangi Sharks's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Kariobangi Sharks, who have the most points (19) away in Premier League, collect 19 points from their 8 away matches in the Premier League. 6 victories and 1 draw have created these points (and only 1 defeat). Long winning streaks away are a rare occurrence in football, which only makes Kariobangi's record of four away victories in a row even more impressive. They last lost points away in the Tusker game.
Kariobangi go into this game after a win, the home game against Homeboyz that ended 1-0.
Ahead of that match was the victory versus Mathare United at their stadium, the result 2-1.The travelling fans enjoy Kariobangi's attacking play in away games, having scored 14 goals in 8 league matches away. 8 goals have been conceded by Kariobangi Sharks in these games.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Kariobangi Sharks - Ulinzi 0-0. H2H stats regardless of arena (last eight matches): Ulinzi three wins, four draws and Kariobangi Sharks one victory. As for goals, three matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), five games had two or less.Ulinzi Stars missing players
Kariobangi Sharks missing players
| Ulinzi Stars | Kariobangi Sharks | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | 8 | 0 | Scored | S | 5 | 14 | 25 |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | Conceded | C | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 62% | 62% | 50% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 81% |
| 44% | 62% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 75% | 62% |
| 12% | 25% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 75% | 56% |
| 6% | 12% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 12% | 25% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | 12% |
| 25% | 25% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 62% | 44% |
| 50% | 62% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 38% | 44% |
| 62% | 50% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 12% | 31% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.4 | 1 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7.6 | 8.9 | 8.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 9.6 | 8.1 |
| 2.4 | 3.3 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.7 | 4 |
| 21% | 26% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 42% | 42% | 39% |
- Kariobangi Sharks have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Kariobangi Sharks have scored more than double the goals of Ulinzi Stars.
- Kariobangi Sharks have the most points (19) away in Premier League
- Kariobangi Sharks is in the best form (5-0-1)
- Ulinzi Stars have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Ulinzi Stars have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (1) 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 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 38 |
| 2 | KCB | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 34 |
| 3 | Leopards | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 32 |
| 4 | Kariobangi Sharks | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 31 |
| 5 | Gor Mahia | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 28 |
| 6 | Bandari | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 28 |
| 7 | Wazito | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -1 | 26 |
| 8 | Sofapaka | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 22 |
| 9 | Bidco United | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -2 | 22 |
| 10 | Homeboyz | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | -2 | 21 |
| 11 | Nairobi City Stars | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 20 |
| 12 | Nzoia United | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 12 | -3 | 19 |
| 13 | Ulinzi Stars | 16 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
| 14 | Posta Rangers | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | -5 | 18 |
| 15 | Western Stima | 17 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -12 | 13 |
| 16 | Vihiga United | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -12 | 12 |
| 17 | Mathare United | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 16 | -11 | 10 |
| 18 | Zoo Kericho | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 13 | -12 | 8 |