AFC Leopards vs Sofapaka Prediction: Both teams expected to score

AFC Leopards and Sofapaka are set to face each other in the upcoming round 25 match of the Kenyan Premier League at Nyayo National Stadium. Let's delve into the game previews and explore potential betting opportunities.

AFC Leopards secured a 1-0 victory over Shabana in their latest league encounter, with Kayci Odhiambo's decisive goal in the 56th minute earning him hero status for the day. Looking back at their recent matches, AFC Leopards also claimed victories against Muranga and Nzoia Sugar. Despite these commendable performances, they suffered a defeat against Tusker, although they managed to secure a goalless draw against Kakamega Homeboyz. Currently, AFC Leopards occupy the 8th position in the league standings, having amassed 34 points from 24 matches.

Sofapaka recently clinched a victory over Bungoma Superstars in the Kenya FA Cup. Despite trailing by two goals at halftime, Sofapaka managed to stage a remarkable comeback and equalized by full time. However, it wasn't until the shootout that they secured the win, ultimately triumphing 5-4. Prior to this cup match, Sofapaka had struggled in their last four league encounters, failing to secure a win. During this period, they suffered a defeat against Muranga and played to draws with Talanta FC, Muhoroni Youth, and Bidco United. Currently, Sofapaka sits in 15th place in the standings, just one point above the relegation zone.

The encounters between these two teams have consistently been closely contested, and we can anticipate another tightly fought match. Both teams have shown resilience in avoiding defeats in most of their matches, although securing victories has been challenging. Considering that both sides have found the net in their recent matches, we may witness goals from both teams in this fixture as well. Additionally, the home team appears to have the edge, and with the home advantage, they seem poised to claim all three points.