Match Overview: Kariobangi Sharks vs KCB
The Kenyan Premier League fixture between Kariobangi Sharks and KCB, scheduled for May 15, 2025, at 10:00, presents a balanced contest based on available statistical and predictive insights. Both teams exhibit similar scoring and conceding patterns, with Kariobangi Sharks averaging 1.22 goals scored and 1.15 goals conceded per match. The average total goals per game (2.36) also reflects the tendency toward closely contested and moderately scoring matches. Bettors can expect a tactical battle likely to be decided by narrow margins, particularly in key moments before and after halftime.
Kariobangi Sharks
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KCB
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Date: 2025-05-15
Time: 10:00
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Venue: Kasarani Annex Stadium
Score: 1-0
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 86.00% | (1-0) | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 79.00% | (1-0) | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 79.00% | (1-0) | |
| Home Team To Score In 1st Half | 64.00% | (1-0) | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 64.00% | (1-0) | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 64.00% | (1-0) | |
| Both Teams To Score | 61.00% | (1-0) | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 57.00% | (1-0) | |
| Home Team To Score In 2nd Half | 57.00% | (1-0) | |
| Sum of Goals 2 or 3 | 57.00% | (1-0) | |
| Draw In First Half | 54.00% | (1-0) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 2.36% | (1-0) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 1.22% | (1-0) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 1.15% | (1-0) |
Betting Segments & Insights
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Market
- Both Teams Not To Score in 2nd Half: Probability 86% — The highest probability on the slate, indicating a likely dry spell for at least one side in the second period. Defensive adjustments and fatigue could play a key role.
- Both Teams To Score (Whole Match): Probability 61% — There is a moderate chance both teams will find the net, but less certainty than in other segments, reflecting the teams’ mainly defensive orientation.
- Both Teams Not To Score in 1st Half: Probability 64% — The data suggests a cagey start with a slower attacking tempo, making BTTS-No in the first half an attractive option.
Goals Over/Under Markets
- Over 0.5 Goals HT: Probability 79% — The vast majority of games feature at least one first-half goal, so an opening-half breakthrough is likely.
- Over 1.5 Goals (Whole Match): Probability 79% — Both teams are likely to contribute to a minimum of two goals; however, rampant scoring is not highly probable.
- Under 2.5 Goals: Probability 57% — There’s still a preference for under 2.5 goals, indicating a predicted goal tally concentrated around the 2-goal mark.
- Sum of Goals 2 or 3: Probability 57% — This reinforces expectations of a match with a balanced scoreboard, likely not deviating into high-scoring realms.
- Avg. Total Goals: 2.36 per match — This metric supports the trend of moderate scoring.
Team-specific Scoring Markets
- Home Team to Score in 1st Half: Probability 64% — Kariobangi Sharks have a strong likelihood of striking early, possibly due to home-ground influence and opening pressure.
- Home Team to Score in 2nd Half: Probability 57% — The Sharks’ offensive output is also steady into the closing stages.
- Away Team Not to Score in 2nd Half: Probability 64% — KCB tends to struggle for late goals, perhaps due to conservative play or weaker bench impact.
Halftime Betting
- Draw in First Half: Probability 54% — Odds are nearly even for a deadlocked halftime, consistent with teams’ tendencies to cautiously probe for weaknesses before opening up after the interval.
Expert Overview & Predictions
- With an average of 2.36 goals per match, expect a low-to-moderate scoring affair, likely ending 1-1 or 2-0/1-0 in favor of the hosting Sharks.
- The data heavily discourages expecting both sides to score in the second half; halftime or “draw-no-bet” markets could offer value.
- The strongest predictive values revolve around under 2.5 total goals and a slow start, with increased goal threat in the middle phases.
- Probability numbers highlight opportunity for contrarian picks: if market odds deviate much from these predictions, hedging on low first-half production and possible single-side second-half scoring is advised.
