Leopards vs Kariobangi Sharks: match statistics
Leopards display solid home form with a 60% win rate at home and a goal difference of +9 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.6 goals per home match, conceding only 0.7 goals, which indicates an effective defense. Kariobangi Sharks struggle away from home - only 25% wins, 50% draws, and a high 42% of matches without scoring a goal on the road. Although the visitors show better form in their last 5 matches (1.6 PPG vs 1.4 PPG of the hosts), their poor away efficiency (0.83 goals/match) and negative goal difference (-2) on the road favor the hosts. xG statistics are similar for both teams, however, Leopards' home advantage and Sharks' defensive issues away from home (averaging 1 goal conceded) indicate a probable home win, although a draw also remains a realistic scenario due to the guests' tendency to draw (50% of away matches).
Leopards vs Kariobangi Sharks: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Leopards played against Kariobangi Sharks in Kenyan Premier League (Kenya). The game was played on March 18, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Leopards has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Kariobangi Sharks has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Leopards scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 0.72. Kariobangi Sharks scores 0.80 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.06 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Leopards's games and 48% of Kariobangi Sharks's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 32%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 34% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Leopards has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.37 per game. Leopards takes 8.8 shots per game, while Kariobangi Sharks takes 9.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Leopards leads at halftime in 4% of its games and scores 0.36 goals per game after halftime. Kariobangi Sharks leads at halftime in 8% and scores 0.12 after halftime.
When the teams score
Leopards's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (22 goals). For Kariobangi Sharks, it is minutes 0-15 (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Kenyan Premier League games average 2.06 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 34% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Leopards display solid home form with a 60% win rate at home and a goal difference of +9 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.6 goals per home match, conceding only 0.7 goals, which indicates an effective defense. Kariobangi Sharks struggle away from home - only 25% wins, 50% draws, and a high 42% of matches without scoring a goal on the road. Although the visitors show better form in their last 5 matches (1.6 PPG vs 1.4 PPG of the hosts), their poor away efficiency (0.83 goals/match) and negative goal difference (-2) on the road favor the hosts. xG statistics are similar for both teams, however, Leopards' home advantage and Sharks' defensive issues away from home (averaging 1 goal conceded) indicate a probable home win, although a draw also remains a realistic scenario due to the guests' tendency to draw (50% of away matches).
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Leopards | Kariobangi Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.24 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Leopards is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Leopards · 1.4 pts / game - Kariobangi Sharks
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Leopards is 65% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - Leopards · 0.8 goals / game - Kariobangi Sharks
Leopards is 44% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.72 goals / game - Leopards · 1.04 goals / game - Kariobangi Sharks
Leopards scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Kariobangi Sharks keeps a clean sheet in 40% (10 of 25 meczów).
Kariobangi Sharks scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while Leopards keeps a clean sheet in 48% (12 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Leopards
Over / Under - Kariobangi Sharks
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Leopards - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 4% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Kariobangi Sharks - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 8% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (22 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (16 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Leopards
Kariobangi Sharks
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Kenyan Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Leopards | Liga | Kariobangi Sharks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.04 | 2.06 | ▼ 1.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 46% | ▲ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 36% | 34% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 34% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 20% | 22% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 28% | 24% | ▼ 16% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Leopards's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Kariobangi Sharks. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Leopards vs Kariobangi Sharks?
The Kenyan Premier League match finished Leopards 1:0 Kariobangi Sharks. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Leopards vs Kariobangi Sharks?
Leopards score 1.32 goals per game on average and Kariobangi Sharks 0.80. The Kenyan Premier League average is 2.06 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Leopards's matches and 48% of Kariobangi Sharks's.
What form are Leopards and Kariobangi Sharks in?
Over the last 5 games Leopards have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Kariobangi Sharks 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Leopards vs Kariobangi Sharks?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.