Gor Mahia vs Shabana Prediction: A tough encounter than it looks on paper

In round 13 of the Kenyan Premier League, Gor Mahia will host Shabana at Kenyatta Stadium. The last time these two teams met, Gor Mahia won in this venue. Can Shabana replicate their performance in this fixture after a league win?

Gor Mahia's last encounter was against Bidco United, ending at 0-1. In that game, Gor Mahia went behind in the 6th minute, with Erik Michubu striking from the spot for his side. In the meantime, prior encounters to that win saw Gor Mahia win three consecutive victories. In that run, this side defeated Kakamega Homeboyz, Mara Sugar, and Talanta FC. This season, Gor Mahia have 17 points from 10 matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding 9.

Shabana's last league game was against Talanta FC, and they secured a win. In a match that ended 2-1, Shabana came from behind to take maximum points, with Brian Michira netting twice for this side. However, looking at Shabana's last five games, this team lost once against Kakamega Homeboyz. In other encounters, Shabana defeated Muranga and AFC Leopards while they drew Posta Rangers. This season, Shabana have 16 points from 12 games, scoring 11 goals while conceding 12. 

Shabana are one of the sides who have shown character this season, and I expect a lot from this against Gor Mahia. However, the home side has won each game of this fixture, ending with close scores. While Shabana look solid lately, I do not see the home side having an easy job. Compared with their past meetings that ended with few goals, I expect this game to end with goals, but at home, Gor Mahia are expected to return to winning ways.