Premier League duel: Close contest expected between Zoo Kericho and Western Stima

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Zoo Kericho and Western Stima.

This stadium uses grass, unlike Western Stima's home stadium. The visitors last 32 games on grass have ended in 7 wins, 12 draws and 13 losses.

Zoo Kericho form and stats

Zoo Kericho, who have the fewest scored goals (21) in Premier League, have collected 20 points from their home games so far after 5-5-5.

Zoo Kericho's last game was hosting Ulinzi Stars and winning 2-1. Before that, Zoo Kericho played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Leopards.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Zoo Kericho have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found four matches with the results: Won 3 Drawn 1 Lost 0.

Zoo Kericho are traveling soon after this match as the Premier League match at Bandari awaits in four days.

The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Zoo Kericho here at Kericho Green Stadium, with less than one goal per game on average (12 from 15 games). 15 goals have been conceded.

Western Stima form and stats

The visitors are W3-D7-L5 on the road this term. Western Stima seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?

It might be tough going out on the road again for Western Stima, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-2 versus Homeboyz. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Sofapaka wasn't a success with a 0-2 loss.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Western Stima playing away and similar expectations, we found three relevant matches. Results were 1 Western Stima win, 2 draws and 0 defeats.

A quick return to home after this game, as Western Stima are hosting Mathare United in the Premier League only three days away.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting Western Stima as they have only managed to score 12 times from 15 away games. As opposed to that, Western Stima have seen the ball go into their own net 17 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

The dueling parties have met before this season: Western Stima - Zoo Kericho 1-0. Head-to-head totals (for the last three meetings): Zoo Kericho won 2 games, 0 matches ended with a draw and Western Stima has 1 win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 1 / 2

Zoo Kericho missing players

Western Stima missing players