Bandari vs Gor Mahia Prediction: Gor have to return to winning ways

Bandari will be at home to Gor Mahia at the Mbaraki Sports Club in the Kenyan Premier League. Heading into this game, the two teams could not secure a win in their last league encounter. How will they approach this game?

Bandari were held to a draw the previous weekend by Talanta FC, a game that ended goalless. However, that draw outcome was Bandari’s second consecutive result, having also settled goalless with Muranga in a prior encounter. In the meantime, Bandari have not lost a single game this season, having also opened their season with wins over Mara Sugar and Sofapaka. This season, Bandari have 8 points, Bandari the same as Sofapaka, Nairobi City and Gor Mahia, leaving them in 10th place in the standings.

Gor Mahia's last league game was against Muranga, and this team could only take a point. Gor Mahia had a two-goal lead in the first half through Shariff Musa and Musa Wanyama Masika’s strikes in that encounter. However, poor second-half performance saw them concede twice before full-time. Heading into this game, Gor Mahia have failed to win any of their last three matches, losing to Nairobi City and drawing KCB in that run. With 8 points from their first five matches, Gor Mahia sit 9th in the league standings. 

Bandari have been good this season and will look to continue to show character. However, Gor Mahia have the quality in the squad needed to win matches like this, which is a boost. However, while at home, it is tough to write a side like Bandari off. Yet, I believe Gor Mahia have struggled so much this season and will do well to end their poor run with a win. Also, while the prior meetings have ended with few goals, a similar outcome is expected here, too.