Kenyan Police FC vs AFC Leopards Prediction: Can the league leaders take advantage of their turf?

Kenyan Premier League action at Kenyatta Stadium in round 23 will see Kenyan Police FC play AFC Leopards. Heading into this encounter, the two teams could not pick a win against their last opponent. Will there be a winner in this contest? Below, I offer a preview of this game while also providing predictions.

Kenyan Police FC

Kenyan Police FC suffered a shocking defeat to Mathare United in their last league game and will hope to respond with a win here. In a game that ended 1-0, Paul Kinyanjui's goal in the last minute of the game was enough to seal maximum points for their opponent. In the meantime, the home team went unbeaten in prior encounters to that defeat, a run that extended to 13. In those matches, this team defeated Bidco United, Mara Sugar, Bandari, Muranga, Posta Rangers, Talanta FC, among others. Ahead of this game, Kenyan Police FC sit at the top of the league table with points tied with Tusker. 

AFC Leopards

AFC Leopards settled for a goalless draw with Sofapaka the previous time out in the league and hope for a better result here. In the meantime, that result extended this team’s unbeaten run to six. In prior encounters, AFC Leopards defeated KCB, Nairobi City Stars and Mara Sugar as they settled for draws with Muranga and Kariobangi Sharks. In fact, this side has won their last three road matches while being unbeaten in five consecutive matches. Ahead of this game, AFC Leopards have 34 points accumulated from 21 matches, which saw them sit in 5th place. In those matches, the visiting team scored 29 goals while conceding 20 in the same run. 

Expert Betting Tips

This will be a tough encounter and it is impossible to discredit how brilliant these sides have been. While the two teams are still in good position to win the league, it is clear they understand the importance of not dropping points here. However, I will slightly lean in favour of the host, as I expect them to take advantage of their turf. Also, while AFC Leopards offensive line has been brilliant, I will back them to score. 

Our first option is a win for Kenyan Police FC with odds at 1.91 on 1Xbet

Our second option is over 2.5 goals with odds at 2.75 on Bet365

Our last option is both teams to score with odds at 2.21 on Betway