Having a home game is relaxed and friendly for Nairobi City Stars, but KCB are fully bent and capable to get all three points. What happens today?
- Nairobi City Stars have the most conceded goals (16) in Premier League
- KCB have the most points (18) away in Premier League
It should be mentioned that KCB play their home matches on artifical turf, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on grass. Does it matter? Recent statistics for KCB on grass are 13 victories, 10 draws and 8 defeats from 31 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 38-27. You can compare this with overall results below.
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
It's no vacation for neither Nairobi City Stars nor KCB as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Nairobi City Stars form and stats
0-1-3 (win-draw-lost) are the Premier League numbers at home for Nairobi City Stars so far this season.
Nairobi enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Sofapaka's place. The match ended 2-1. Just what the doctor ordered, as that was the first league victory after failing to win eight fixtures in a row.
Prior to that, an away loss at Vihiga Bullets.There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Nairobi City Stars, as the Premier League home game vs Talanta is only three days away.
Nairobi City Stars aren't scoring a lot here at Hope Centre in the league, with only {2 goals} from 4 games. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 6 goals have been conceded.
KCB form and stats
The strength of KCB on their travels this season is incredible with 18 points collected from 6 Premier League away games. KCB has 6-0-0 on the road, with 9 goals scored and 3 conceded. KCB has been amazing away for a time now, winning five in a row on their travels. The last time they went home with a point loss was against Police.
KCB are travelling after their nice 2-1 home win in the match against Kariobangi Sharks (placed 14th).
Before that one, a nice away victory 2-1 at Talanta.The visitors will be packing their bags again in only three days as another away game awaits: The Premier League trip to Fortune Sacco.
KCB has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 9 goals from 6 games. KCB are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 3 times in 6 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The 4 latest meetings featuring these sides have all finished as KCB wins. Surely both teams are aware of this.Nairobi City Stars missing players
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| Nairobi City Stars | KCB | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 4 | 0 | Played | P | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | Scored | S | 2 | 7 | 11 |
| 16 | 6 | 0 | Conceded | C | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 89% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 75% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 40% | 56% |
| 44% | 25% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 40% | 56% |
| 22% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 22% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 56% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 40% | 56% |
| 11% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 60% | 33% |
| 44% | 50% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 11% |
| 2.6 | 4.2 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| 7.7 | 8.8 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| 1.3 | 1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.7 | 6.2 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5 | 7.8 | 8 |
| 1.3 | 1.8 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.6 | 3 |
| 44% | 29% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 67% | 54% | 41% |
| 7 | 11 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 2 | 9.2 | 8.3 |
| 2.3 | 3.5 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
- KCB have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded away.
- KCB have scored at least twice as many goals away as Nairobi City Stars have scored home.
- KCB have scored in all their away matches so far.
- KCB have the most points (18) away in Premier League
- KCB have the most scored goals (9) away in Premier League
- KCB have the the best goal difference (+6) away in Premier League
- KCB have won all their away games so far.
- KCB haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Nairobi City Stars have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won.
- Nairobi City Stars have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Nairobi City Stars have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Nairobi City Stars have the most conceded goals (16) in Premier League
- Nairobi City Stars have the the worst goal difference (-9) in Premier League
- Nairobi City Stars have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Nairobi City Stars have yet to win a game at home.
- Nairobi City Stars haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| 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 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 22 |
| 2 | KCB | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| 3 | Ulinzi Stars | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 | Nzoia United | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| 5 | Gor Mahia | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16 |
| 6 | Homeboyz | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 7 | Police | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 8 | Posta Rangers | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -3 | 12 |
| 9 | Bidco United | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 | Bandari | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 11 | Wazito | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 12 | Sofapaka | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| 13 | Leopards | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 14 | Kariobangi Sharks | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 15 | Talanta | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -5 | 7 |
| 16 | Nairobi City Stars | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -9 | 5 |
| 17 | Vihiga Bullets | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 3 |
| 18 | Mathare United | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -8 | 1 |
| 19 | APS Bomet | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Fortune Sacco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
