The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Sofapaka are in the 9th position while the guests worry at 15th.
It's no vacation for neither Sofapaka nor Nzoia United 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.
Sofapaka form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Moi International Sports Centre as Sofapaka have scored 16 goals to get 16 points from 8 games. The overall stats in the Premier League are 5-1-2 (wins-draws-losses).
The fans are hoping that Sofapaka will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 1-2 away loss in the Premier League game against KCB (placed 5th). In the match before that, Sofapaka hosted Kariobangi Sharks and drew the game 2-2.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (16 in 8 games), Sofapaka's attacking play is working. Sofapaka have conceded 10 in these home matches.
Nzoia United form and stats
Nzoia United have only collected 5 points from their away games in the Premier League, after 1-2-5 (8 played). Nzoia United are desperate to end a eleven-game winless run, as they haven't won a game since the Sofapaka fixture. Nzoia United seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?
Nzoia United are looking to quickly end their 295 minutes long goal drought in the Premier League.
Nzoia United failed to get anything from their last game, a Premier League home match vs Chemelil (placed 18th) that ended with defeat 0-1. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Bandari wasn't a success with a 0-2 loss.
The attacking power of Nzoia United when travelling is not overwhelming with 7 goals scored from 8 league matches away. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Nzoia United have conceded 14 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Nzoia United - Sofapaka 2-1 earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last seven meetings: 2 - 3 - 2 (Sofapaka wins - draws - Nzoia United wins). As for goals, 3 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 4 had two or less.Sofapaka missing players
Nzoia United missing players
| Sofapaka | Nzoia United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 8 | 4 | Played | P | 3 | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | 5 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| 23 | 16 | 10 | Scored | S | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| 20 | 10 | 4 | Conceded | C | 8 | 14 | 30 |
| 93% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 87% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 88% | 88% |
| 80% | 100% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 38% | 47% |
| 27% | 25% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 25% | 24% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | 6% |
| 80% | 88% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 50% | 59% |
| 20% | 12% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | 6% |
| 7% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 38% | 35% |
| 5.9 | 6.6 | 6 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 5 | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 139 | 82 | 47 | Total Shots | T S | 16 | 56 | 107 |
| 63 | 40 | 26 | Shots on Target | S O | 10 | 27 | 47 |
| 37% | 40% | 38% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 10% | 26% | 32% |
- All of Sofapaka's home-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Nzoia United have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Nzoia United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Sofapaka has the most matches over the total-line (12)
- Sofapaka have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Sofapaka have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Nzoia United have scored away.
- Sofapaka have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Sofapaka 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 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 18 | 37 |
| 2 | Ulinzi Stars | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Homeboyz | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 33 |
| 4 | Gor Mahia | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 32 |
| 5 | KCB | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 27 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 32 |
| 6 | Western Stima | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| 7 | Leopards | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 28 |
| 8 | Mathare United | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 24 |
| 9 | Sofapaka | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 22 |
| 10 | Posta Rangers | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 22 |
| 11 | Bandari | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 21 |
| 12 | Zoo Kericho | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 20 | -9 | 16 |
| 13 | Wazito | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -4 | 14 |
| 14 | Kariobangi Sharks | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -10 | 13 |
| 15 | Nzoia United | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 30 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | -15 | 10 |
| 16 | Kisumu All Stars | 17 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 17 | -22 | 9 |
| 17 | SoNy Sugar | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -13 | 4 |
| 18 | Chemelil | 15 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 24 | -39 | 4 |