Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Kariobangi Sharks in 9th and Leopards in 10th place.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Kariobangi Sharks form and stats
Kariobangi Sharks have played 11 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 6-2-3 (wins-draws-losses).Kariobangi Sharks drew their last game, 1-1 away at Sofapaka. Before that game, the home loss against Tusker with the scoreline 0-2.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Premier League game versus Posta Rangers in only three days. This game is also played here at Kenyatta Stadium.
The Kariobangi Sharks fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium, the tally being 12 in 11 matches. Kariobangi Sharks are not conceding a lot of goals here at Kenyatta Stadium, averaging less than one per game. The total is 8 from 11 matches.
Leopards form and stats
4-2-5 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Leopards in their matches away.Leopards are travelling after their nice 3-1 home win in the Premier League against Posta Rangers. A 1-1 draw was the result before that, hosting Homeboyz.
After this away game Leopards return home for a Premier League game against Bandari. That game is only three sleeps after this.
Leopards find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 12 goals from 11 away fixtures. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Leopards have conceded 18 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Leopards - Kariobangi Sharks 1-1. H2H stats regardless of arena (last four matches): Kariobangi Sharks 2 wins, 2 draws and Leopards 0 victories.Kariobangi Sharks missing players
Leopards missing players
| Kariobangi Sharks | Leopards | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 24 | 11 | Played | 11 | 23 |
| 21 | 12 | Scored | 12 | 24 |
| 20 | 8 | Conceded | 18 | 28 |
| 83% | 91% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 96% |
| 62% | 64% | Over 1.5 | 82% | 70% |
| 17% | 18% | Over 2.5 | 55% | 39% |
| 8% | 9% | Over 3.5 | 27% | 17% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 9% | 4% |
| 46% | 27% | Both teams to score | 45% | 48% |
| 38% | 45% | Clean Sheet | 18% | 22% |
| 33% | 36% | Failed To Score | 36% | 35% |
| 4.1 | 4 | Corners For (avg) | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| 4.2 | 3.7 | Corners Against (avg) | 3.9 | 3 |
| 1.8 | 1.6 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| 2 | 0 | Red Cards (total) | 1 | 2 |
- Leopards hasn't played a single 0-0 game away.
- Leopards is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- Kariobangi Sharks is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| 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 | Sofapaka | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 8 | 16 | 45 |
| 2 | Bandari | 23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 30 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 45 |
| 3 | Gor Mahia | 19 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 22 | 44 |
| 4 | Tusker | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 38 |
| 5 | Mathare United | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 32 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 38 |
| 6 | Homeboyz | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 37 |
| 7 | SoNy Sugar | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 27 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 35 |
| 8 | Ulinzi Stars | 23 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 32 |
| 9 | Kariobangi Sharks | 24 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 32 |
| 10 | Leopards | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 28 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 18 | -3 | 30 |
| 11 | KCB | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 29 |
| 12 | Nzoia United | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 17 | -1 | 28 |
| 13 | Western Stima | 23 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -8 | 26 |
| 14 | Chemelil | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 25 |
| 15 | Posta Rangers | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 12 | -8 | 21 |
| 16 | Vihiga United | 24 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 29 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -11 | 20 |
| 17 | Zoo Kericho | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 18 | -14 | 20 |
| 18 | Nakumatt | 23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 57 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 28 | -31 | 15 |
