Kariobangi Sharks have performed better than Nairobi City Stars so far this season, but every game starts at 0-0. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming game:
- Nairobi City Stars have the most scored goals in the first half (13) in Premier League
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
This is a match between teams from the same area, a local derby. The community is buzzing.
Kariobangi Sharks form and stats
When playing at home in the Premier League, Kariobangi Sharks have managed 3 wins, 3 draws and suffered 2 defeats from 8 games.
Kariobangi faced defeat in their previous match, away at Ulinzi Stars (0-2).
Before that, Kariobangi had a home game versus Homeboyz which ended with a victory 1-0.Kariobangi Sharks has scored 11 league goals at home this season, in 8 matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. 8 goals have been conceded.
Nairobi City Stars form and stats
Nairobi City Stars have only collected 5 points from their away games in the Premier League, after 1-2-6 (9 played). Nairobi City Stars seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?
Nairobi had fun at their own home (Nairobi City Stadium) last time out, beating Sofapaka 3-0. Nairobi City Stars delivered their win in the match against Sofapaka already in the first half, and could slow the play down in the final 45 minutes to ensure the glorious victory. A solid performance!
A 0-1 defeat away at Gor Mahia before that.There's been a serious shortage of goals from Nairobi's away games in the league this season with only 4 goals from 9 matches. It's worth mentioning that 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Nairobi City Stars have conceded 9 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Nairobi City Stars - Kariobangi 1-2 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season.Kariobangi Sharks missing players
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| Kariobangi Sharks | Nairobi City Stars | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 4 | Played | P | 3 | 9 | 18 |
| 9 | 3 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 6 | 7 |
| 25 | 11 | 7 | Scored | S | 0 | 4 | 20 |
| 18 | 8 | 2 | Conceded | C | 3 | 9 | 16 |
| 82% | 75% | 75% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 89% | 94% |
| 65% | 50% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 44% | 72% |
| 53% | 38% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 11% | 28% |
| 24% | 38% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| 12% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 41% | 25% | 25% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 22% | 39% |
| 41% | 50% | 75% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 22% | 33% |
| 35% | 50% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 67% | 33% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 8.6 | 6.6 | 5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 3 | 4.7 | 6.5 |
| 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.3 | 2 | 2.9 |
| 35% | 37% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 22% | 38% |
- Kariobangi Sharks have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Nairobi City Stars have scored away.
- Nairobi City Stars have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Nairobi City Stars have the most scored goals in the first half (13) 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 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 |
| 3 | Leopards | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 33 |
| 4 | Kariobangi Sharks | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 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 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 28 |
| 7 | Wazito | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -1 | 26 |
| 8 | Homeboyz | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 24 |
| 9 | Nairobi City Stars | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 23 |
| 10 | Bidco United | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -2 | 22 |
| 11 | Sofapaka | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 15 | -3 | 22 |
| 12 | Ulinzi Stars | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 21 |
| 13 | Nzoia United | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 12 | -3 | 20 |
| 14 | Posta Rangers | 18 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | -5 | 19 |
| 15 | Western Stima | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 16 | -16 | 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 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 18 | -11 | 11 |
| 18 | Zoo Kericho | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 13 | -12 | 8 |