Tusker vs Sofapaka Prediction: Hosts won’t disappoint

The round 18 Kenyan Premier League action between Tusker and Sofapaka will be held at Kenyatta Stadium. In this match, the hosts are on an unbeaten run, whereas the visitors are currently grappling with the challenge of moving out of the relegation zone.

Tusker is eager to continue their winning streak, following a remarkable 0-5 victory against KCB in the Premier League, despite being away. With this recent triumph, Tusker has achieved a four-match winning run, securing victories against Bidco United, Nzoia Sugar, and Police FC. The recent scorelines underscore the effectiveness of Tusker's defense, conceding only two goals in their last six matches. In the league standings, Tusker has now climbed to the fourth position with 28 points from 17 matches.

Sofapaka enters the upcoming match on the back of a convincing 3-0 Premier League victory against Bidco United in their recent fixture. The first half saw three goals from Sofapaka, with Yobo finding the net twice, and Darius Msagha completing the scoring to secure all three points. However, preceding this triumph, Sofapaka faced setbacks, losing two consecutive matches to Shabana and Muhoroni Youth with scorelines of 4-1 and 1-0, respectively. The statistics paint a clear picture, highlighting that Sofapaka has conceded goals in five of their last six matches, totaling 8 goals against them. Currently positioned in 11th place, Sofapaka has accumulated 17 points from 17 matches.

Despite a challenging start to the season, Tusker now resembles the team that clinched the 2022 Premiership title, securing consecutive victories and maintaining an unbeaten streak extending to seven matches. In contrast, Sofapaka, despite displaying strong performances in recent matchups, continues to grapple with obtaining the necessary results to escape the relegation zone. Assessing the winning odds and anticipated performances of both teams, I am favoring Tusker to achieve a 2-0 victory at home, even in the face of the defensive play expected from Sofapaka.