With their 9 point advantage in the league table, Kariobangi Sharks fans are hoping to see their team collect maximum points from this game against Posta Rangers.
There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a Premier League match only three days ago. This match was also played here at Moi International Sports Centre. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Posta Rangers have had more rest.
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, Kariobangi Sharks have managed 6 wins, 3 draws and suffered 3 defeats from 12 games.The points were shared in Kariobangi Sharks's previous game, also at home. Visiting Leopards travelled back with a point after a 1-1 scoreline. Preceding that game was the away draw at Sofapaka that finished 1-1.
There will be little rest for Kariobangi Sharks after this match as they are travelling to Chemelil for a Premier League game in only four days.
Kariobangi Sharks has scored 13 goals at home this season, in 12 matches. Kariobangi Sharks have only conceded 9 in these games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Posta Rangers form and stats
Posta Rangers have only collected 12 points from their away games after 3-3-6 (12 played).Posta Rangers won their last game, 2-0 versus Zoo Kericho played at home. Prior to that match, the Posta Rangers manager faced defeat when travelling to Leopards and losing 1-3.
The schedule is very tough for Posta Rangers now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Premier League game at Sofapaka is waiting in only four days.
The attacking power of Posta Rangers when travelling is not overwhelming with 7 goals scored in 12 matches. 12 goals have been conceded by Posta Rangers in these games.
Head 2 Head
Posta Rangers - Kariobangi Sharks 0-0 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last five meetings: 1 - 3 - 1 (Kariobangi Sharks wins - draws - Posta Rangers wins).Kariobangi Sharks missing players
Posta Rangers missing players
| Kariobangi Sharks | Posta Rangers | |||||
| Total | Home | Home vs | Statistic | Away vs | Away | Total |
| 25 | 12 | 3 | Played | 4 | 12 | 25 |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | Won | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 12 | 3 | 1 | Drew | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Lost | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 22 | 13 | 5 | Scored | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| 21 | 9 | 2 | Conceded | 4 | 12 | 26 |
| 84% | 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 50% | 75% | 80% |
| 64% | 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | 25% | 33% | 48% |
| 16% | 17% | 33% | Over 2.5 | 25% | 33% | 28% |
| 8% | 8% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 25% | 17% | 12% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| 48% | 33% | 67% | BTTS | 25% | 33% | 32% |
| 36% | 42% | 33% | Clean Sheets | 50% | 42% | 36% |
| 32% | 33% | 33% | Failed To Score | 75% | 50% | 52% |
| 4.3 | 4 | 4.3 | Corners For (avg) | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| 4.2 | 3.5 | 2.3 | Corners Against (avg) | 7 | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 2.8 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 07-04-19 | | Bandari | 1 - 0 | Kariobangi Sharks |
| 11-04-19 | | Western Stima | 0 - 0 | Kariobangi Sharks |
| 14-04-19 | | Kariobangi Sharks | 0 - 2 | Tusker |
| 18-04-19 | | Sofapaka | 1 - 1 | Kariobangi Sharks |
| 24-04-19 | | Kariobangi Sharks | 1 - 1 | Leopards |
| 20-08-17 | | Kariobangi Sharks | 12:00 | Leopards |
| 11-10-17 | | Tusker | 12:00 | Kariobangi Sharks |
| 27-04-19 | | Kariobangi Sharks | 12:00 | Posta Rangers |
| 01-05-19 | | Chemelil | 10:00 | Kariobangi Sharks |
| 04-05-19 | | Kariobangi Sharks | 13:00 | Homeboyz |
| 07-04-19 | | Posta Rangers | 1 - 2 | SoNy Sugar |
| 10-04-19 | | Chemelil | 0 - 0 | Posta Rangers |
| 14-04-19 | | Posta Rangers | 6 - 2 | Nakumatt |
| 18-04-19 | | Leopards | 3 - 1 | Posta Rangers |
| 21-04-19 | | Posta Rangers | 2 - 0 | Zoo Kericho |
| 27-04-19 | | Kariobangi Sharks | 12:00 | Posta Rangers |
| 01-05-19 | | Sofapaka | 13:15 | Posta Rangers |
| 04-05-19 | | Posta Rangers | 12:00 | Bandari |
| 08-05-19 | | Ulinzi Stars | 13:00 | Posta Rangers |
| 11-05-19 | | Posta Rangers | 13:00 | Vihiga United |
| 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 | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 23 | 49 |
| 2 | Sofapaka | 25 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 38 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 17 | 48 |
| 3 | Bandari | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
| 4 | Homeboyz | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 36 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 41 |
| 5 | Mathare United | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 34 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 39 |
| 6 | Tusker | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 38 |
| 7 | Ulinzi Stars | 25 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 24 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 36 |
| 8 | SoNy Sugar | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 35 |
| 9 | Kariobangi Sharks | 25 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 33 |
| 10 | Leopards | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 26 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -3 | 31 |
| 11 | KCB | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 13 | -1 | 29 |
| 12 | Nzoia United | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 17 | -1 | 29 |
| 13 | Chemelil | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 29 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -8 | 28 |
| 14 | Western Stima | 24 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -8 | 27 |
| 15 | Posta Rangers | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 12 | -6 | 24 |
| 16 | Vihiga United | 26 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 32 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 17 | -12 | 21 |
| 17 | Zoo Kericho | 24 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 31 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 20 | -16 | 20 |
| 18 | Nakumatt | 24 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 26 | 58 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 29 | -32 | 15 |
