There is optimism in Kariobangi Sharks at this point, with the 4th spot in the Premier League table and looking forward to facing Talanta (who are in 7th).
- Kariobangi Sharks have the most scored goals (19) in Premier League
- Talanta have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
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!
Kariobangi Sharks form and stats
When playing at home in the Premier League, Kariobangi Sharks have managed 1 win, 1 draw and suffered 2 defeats from 4 games.
Kariobangi Sharks shared the glory with Bandari in their last match, an away game that ended all square 1-1.
A defeat was the result before that one, 1-3 away at Nzoia United.The Kariobangi Sharks fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 5 in 4 matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 6 goals have been conceded.
Talanta form and stats
As the visiting team in Premier League matches, Talanta have produced an overall stat of 2-1-2 so far.
Talanta's last game was the home draw against Leopards (1-1).
A 0-2 defeat away at Posta Rangers before that.Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Talanta have scored 6 goals in 5 league games away. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Talanta have conceded 8 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Kariobangi Sharks missing players
Talanta missing players
| Kariobangi Sharks | Talanta | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 10 | 4 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 19 | 5 | 4 | Scored | S | 0 | 6 | 13 |
| 11 | 6 | 3 | Conceded | C | 3 | 8 | 12 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 90% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 60% | 50% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| 30% | 25% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| 10% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 40% | 60% |
| 40% | 25% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| 10% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 40% | 20% |
| 4.2 | 5 | 5.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2 | 5 | 4.2 |
| 5.1 | 4 | 5.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 4 | 6.2 |
| 1.2 | 1.2 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9.6 | 11 | 10.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| 4 | 3 | 3.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5 | 3.5 | 2.4 |
| 48% | 42% | 57% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 29% | 50% |
| 9.5 | 8.5 | 10 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 13 | 7 | 8.4 |
| 3.1 | 3.5 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 6 | 3 | 3 |
- All of Kariobangi Sharks's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Talanta's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Kariobangi Sharks have the most scored goals (19) in Premier League
- Kariobangi Sharks have the most scored goals in the second half (11) in Premier League
- Kariobangi Sharks haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Talanta have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Talanta haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | KCB | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Homeboyz | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 21 |
| 3 | Gor Mahia | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 18 |
| 4 | Kariobangi Sharks | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | Nairobi City Stars | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Bandari | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
| 7 | Talanta | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 16 |
| 8 | Sofapaka | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| 9 | Ulinzi Stars | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| 10 | Posta Rangers | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 14 |
| 11 | Police | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
| 12 | Tusker | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 10 |
| 13 | Bidco United | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 10 |
| 14 | Wazito | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -4 | 9 |
| 15 | Leopards | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 9 |
| 16 | Mathare United | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | -16 | 7 |
| 17 | Nzoia United | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 6 |
| 18 | Vihiga Bullets | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 15 | -21 | 2 |
