It's advantage Tusker so far with their 6th position in the Premier League table, welcoming KCB who are placed 9th.
The visiting KCB played their last game only four days ago, a Premier League match. That game, against Vihiga United, was also an away game. It's a tiring schedule for KCB.
KCB play their home games on artificial turf, while this game is played on grass. Recent stats for KCB when playing on grass are 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats from nine matches. They have scored 10 goals and conceded 14 times in these games. This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.
Tusker form and stats
4 victories, 3 draws and 3 defeats. That’s what Tusker have to build on here at Ruaraka Stadium.Tusker manager and his team return home after a 1-1 draw away versus Mathare United in the Premier League. In the match before that, Tusker hosted Western Stima and drew the game 1-1.
The Tusker fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 10 matches. Tusker have conceded 10 in these home matches.
KCB form and stats
Playing away, KCB have won 4 games, drawn 3 and suffered 4 defeats so far this season. KCB love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.It's the second away game in a row for KCB, but there's smiles all around after the 3-0 victory versus Vihiga United in the Premier League last time out. A home win before that, celebrating 1-0 vs Mathare United.
A new game in only three days for KCB, the Premier League home match versus Sofapaka. Busy days.
KCB are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 12 away goals from 11 games. KCB are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 10 times in 11 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the KCB - Tusker 1-3 played earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Tusker won 5 games, 4 matches ended with a draw and KCB has 1 win.Tusker missing players
KCB missing players
| Tusker | KCB | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 21 | 10 | Played | 11 | 21 |
| 27 | 15 | Scored | 12 | 21 |
| 19 | 10 | Conceded | 10 | 18 |
| 90% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 91% | 90% |
| 71% | 90% | Over 1.5 | 55% | 57% |
| 38% | 50% | Over 2.5 | 36% | 24% |
| 14% | 10% | Over 3.5 | 18% | 14% |
| 5% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 57% | 70% | Both teams to score | 36% | 43% |
| 29% | 20% | Clean Sheet | 45% | 43% |
| 24% | 10% | Failed To Score | 27% | 24% |
- Tusker hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.
- KCB is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- Tusker is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| 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 | 19 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 22 | 44 |
| 2 | Sofapaka | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 35 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 40 |
| 3 | Bandari | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 26 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 39 |
| 4 | Mathare United | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 28 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 35 |
| 5 | Homeboyz | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 33 |
| 6 | Tusker | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 31 |
| 7 | SoNy Sugar | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 31 |
| 8 | Kariobangi Sharks | 21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 30 |
| 9 | KCB | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 29 |
| 10 | Leopards | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 26 |
| 11 | Nzoia United | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | -1 | 25 |
| 12 | Ulinzi Stars | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -2 | 25 |
| 13 | Western Stima | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -5 | 25 |
| 14 | Chemelil | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 15 | -10 | 21 |
| 15 | Vihiga United | 21 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 14 | -8 | 20 |
| 16 | Posta Rangers | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 | -10 | 17 |
| 17 | Zoo Kericho | 21 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 16 | -13 | 17 |
| 18 | Nakumatt | 21 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 20 | 48 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 22 | -28 | 12 |
