A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The home fans are optimistic that the difference between 4th and 18th place in the table will show on the pitch.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Bandari form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Mbaraki Sports Club as Bandari has scored 14 goals to get 20 points from 9 games. The overall stats are 6-2-1 (wins-draws-losses).The Bandari fans got no joy from their last match, a Premier League game also here at Mbaraki Sports Club: A 1-2 defeat against Homeboyz. Before that, Bandari played out a draw 0-0 when visiting Chemelil.
The Bandari fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 14 goals in 9 matches. From these home matches, Bandari have conceded only 6 goals.
Nakumatt form and stats
Nakumatt, who have the most conceded goals (39) in Premier League, has only collected 4 points from their away games after 1-1-7 (9 played). With the Nakumatt losing streak of four defeats in a row, regardless of arena, optimism is low and sinking. Three consecutive losses in away matches means Nakumatt are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.Nakumatt play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 1-3 to Sofapaka. A 2-3 loss hosting Vihiga United before that.
The attacking power of Nakumatt when travelling is not overwhelming with 7 goals scored in 9 matches. The Nakumatt manager has some worries about the defense as 19 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Nakumatt - Bandari 1-2. Bandari-Nakumatt H2H statistics last five meetings regardless of arena: Bandari 5 wins, Nakumatt 0 wins, 0 draws.Bandari missing players
Nakumatt missing players
| Bandari | Nakumatt | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 19 | 9 | Played | 9 | 19 |
| 22 | 14 | Scored | 7 | 17 |
| 18 | 6 | Conceded | 19 | 39 |
| 84% | 89% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 68% | 67% | Over 1.5 | 89% | 89% |
| 42% | 44% | Over 2.5 | 67% | 63% |
| 11% | 11% | Over 3.5 | 22% | 21% |
| 5% | 11% | Over 4.5 | 11% | 16% |
| 53% | 56% | Both teams to score | 67% | 68% |
| 37% | 44% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 5% |
| 26% | 11% | Failed To Score | 33% | 26% |
- Nakumatt hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Nakumatt is involved in more goals away, than home.
- Bandari is involved in more goals home, than away.
- Nakumatt has failed to keep a clean sheet in 9 away matches.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Gor Mahia | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 38 |
| 2 | Sofapaka | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 32 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 36 |
| 3 | Mathare United | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 34 |
| 4 | Bandari | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 33 |
| 5 | Tusker | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 29 |
| 6 | Kariobangi Sharks | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 29 |
| 7 | SoNy Sugar | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 28 |
| 8 | Homeboyz | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 27 |
| 9 | Ulinzi Stars | 18 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 25 |
| 10 | Western Stima | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -5 | 24 |
| 11 | KCB | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 23 |
| 12 | Nzoia United | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -5 | 21 |
| 13 | Chemelil | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | -6 | 21 |
| 14 | Leopards | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -9 | 20 |
| 15 | Vihiga United | 19 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 19 |
| 16 | Posta Rangers | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9 | -9 | 16 |
| 17 | Zoo Kericho | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 15 | -11 | 16 |
| 18 | Nakumatt | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 39 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 19 | -22 | 12 |