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Kariobangi Sharks vs Mara Sugar Prediction & H2H Stats

Kenya Kenya

Premier League
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Match Events

22' Event
Ndayala T.

AI Match Summary

Mara Sugar in this Premier League matchup, with the score ending 0-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Mara Sugar.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

47%
Kariobangi Sharks
30%
Draws
23%
Mara Sugar
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Kariobangi Sharks

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Kariobangi Sharks haven't matched Mara Sugar's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Kariobangi Sharks a 47% chance of winning this.
  • Regular Premier League form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • History favors Mara Sugar here — 3 wins from the last 4 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 44%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28%
Kariobangi Sharks Clean Sheet 68%
Mara Sugar Clean Sheet 13%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kariobangi Sharks Mara Sugar
Matches Played 29 24
Wins 7 8
Draws 11 9
Losses 11 7
Goals Scored 0.93 0.96
Goals Conceded 1.03 0.96
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 0.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 18, 2026 Premier League
Kariobangi Sharks vs Mara Sugar
0:1
Dec 13, 2025 Premier League
Mara Sugar vs Kariobangi Sharks
2:0
Jun 22, 2025 Premier League
Kariobangi Sharks vs Mara Sugar
4:1
Dec 14, 2024 Premier League
Mara Sugar vs Kariobangi Sharks
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Kariobangi Sharks Compare

Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

Mara Sugar Compare

Top Goalscorer Ndayala T.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.51
Avg xA / game 0.31

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Kariobangi Sharks 95 / 100
Mara Sugar 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Kariobangi Sharks Mara Sugar

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Kariobangi Sharks Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Kariobangi Sharks scored in 62% of their last 29 outings.

Games between these two average 2.25 goals.

Solid form: Kariobangi Sharks remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Mara Sugar's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Kariobangi Sharks VS Mara Sugar
1.63 Goals Scored 0.5
0.63 Goals Conceded 0.63
63% Over 1.5 25%
38% Over 2.5 25%
25% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Kariobangi Sharks

(Home)
01 Oct
Mombasa United
2 : 1
Kariobangi Sharks
31 May
Kariobangi Sharks
6 : 0
Sofapaka
27 May
Police FC
1 : 1
Kariobangi Sharks
23 May
Kariobangi Sharks
2 : 2
Kakamega Homeboyz
10 May
Kariobangi Sharks
2 : 0
Nairobi United
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Mara Sugar

(Away)
31 May
Muranga
2 : 1
Mara Sugar
27 May
Mara Sugar
0 : 0
Mahia
16 May
Mara Sugar
0 : 1
Mathare United
13 May
Mara Sugar
1 : 0
Shabana
09 May
Leopards
2 : 1
Mara Sugar
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Mahia 34 20 9 5 50:22 69
2 Leopards 34 19 7 8 44:28 64
3 Police FC 34 13 16 5 31:21 55
4 Nairobi United 34 14 11 9 44:34 53
5 Shabana 34 14 10 10 35:34 52
6 Kakamega Homeboyz 34 12 13 9 47:37 49
7 KCB 34 13 9 12 36:37 48
8 Muranga 34 13 8 13 42:41 47
9 Tusker 34 13 6 15 27:32 45
10 APS Bomet 34 11 11 12 37:35 44
11 Mara Sugar 34 10 14 10 30:30 44
12 Bandari 34 9 17 8 26:26 44
13 Ulinzi Stars 34 11 8 15 34:37 41
14 Mathare United 34 11 8 15 31:35 41
15 Posta Rangers 34 9 13 12 31:40 40
16 Kariobangi Sharks 34 8 14 12 30:33 38
17 Bidco United 34 5 12 17 19:40 27
18 Sofapaka 34 3 10 21 19:51 19
Promotion - CAF Champions League (Qualification)
Relegation - Premier League (Relegation)
Relegation - Super League 2026/2027 (Main)