Shabana vs Tusker Prediction: Tusker to get back to winning ways

Raila Odinga Homa Bay Stadium is set to host the second leg encounter between Shabana and Tusker in the Kenyan Premier League. Shabana secured a victory in the first leg of this encounter. Can the hosts replicate that success or will Tusker achieve a revenge win on the road?

Shabana enters this game following a 0-0 Premier League draw against Nairobi City Stars. However, their recent encounters before that draw have been challenging, with Shabana winning only one match, a 2-5 victory against Nzoia Sugar. The other matches ended in defeats, with Bidco United, Muhoroni Youth, and Ulinzi Stars each securing 1-0 victories. Keeping a clean sheet has been rare for Shabana in recent games, as they failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their last 6 matches, conceding a total of 6 goals. Currently positioned at 17th in the league standings out of 18, Shabana has accumulated 18 points from 20 matches.

After a recent defeat to Bidco United in Premier League action, Tusker and their fans are eager for a better outcome in their upcoming match. The lone goal by Douglas Mokaya in the 33rd minute secured a 0-1 victory for Bidco United in their last encounter. Despite this setback, Tusker's defensive players have shown resilience, conceding only 3 goals in their past 6 matches combined. During the same period, Tusker managed to score 11 goals. Currently, Tusker holds the 6th position in the Kenyan Premier League standings with 31 points from 20 matches, trailing the league leaders Gor Mahia by 13 points.

Despite facing a home defeat in the first leg of this encounter, Tusker appears to have significantly improved their performance throughout the season. On the contrary, Shabana has yet to find their rhythm, and I anticipate they might face challenges at home, especially considering the looming threat of relegation. This upcoming match is likely to witness a low goal count.