BETTING GUIDE: KCB vs. Tusker, match preview, team news and betting tip
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The two local rivals are very close in the table, with KCB in 6th place on 25 points and Tusker in 9th on 24, making the game important for both teams as they aim to climb higher in the mid-table standings halfway through the 2025/2026 season
This Sunday, January 25, 2026, KCB FC hosts Tusker FC at Kasarani Annex in Nairobi for a key FKF Premier League match starting at 3:00 PM .
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The two local rivals are very close in the table, with KCB in 6th place on 25 points and Tusker in 9th on 24, making the game important for both teams as they aim to climb higher in the mid-table standings halfway through the 2025/2026 season.
KCB come into this fixture sitting sixth on the log with 25 points from 17 matches, having recorded seven wins, four draws and six defeats.
Their recent form has been mixed, but they arrive encouraged by a narrow 1-0 away win over Posta Rangers, where new signing Francis Kahata made his mark by scoring the decisive goal.
Across their last five league matches, KCB have scored six goals and conceded seven, underlining both their attacking potential and defensive vulnerabilities.
At home, results have been inconsistent, with just two wins from their last six matches, alongside two draws and two defeats.
In terms of personnel, Kahata is expected to remain a key attacking outlet alongside Francis Kahiro and Richard Omondi.
In midfield, the pairing of Humphrey Mieno and Dennis Kweyu offers balance, providing defensive cover while aiding ball progression in transitions.
Defensively, Amatton Samunya, Nashon Wekesa and Victor Okello are likely to anchor the backline, while squad players such as Clyde Senaji, Fadhili Masoud, December Kisakah and Kelvin Etemesi remain strong options from the bench.
KCB remain withouth long term injured Gideon Were while Clyde Senaji is still a doubt.
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Tusker FC, meanwhile, occupy ninth place with 24 points from 17 matches, having won seven, drawn three and lost seven.
Their recent form has been equally erratic, losing two of their last three matches, including a 2-1 home defeat to Bandari.
In their last five outings, Tusker have scored four goals and conceded seven, highlighting ongoing struggles in front of goal.
That said, their away form has been more impressive, with four wins from their last six road trips and an average of just 0.50 goals conceded per away match.
Team news could play a decisive role for the visitors.
Key player and talisman Charles Momanyi is a major doubt after being stretchered off in their previous match, with Thomas Teka expected to deputise if he fails to recover. Ugandan midfielder Dennis Iguma has returned from injury and could feature, while striker Eric Kapaito is pushing for a start.
Brandon Obiero is set to start in goal, shielded by Collins Odhiambo, Dennis Wanjala and Alex Onchwari.
Additionally, Tusker FC have strengthened their attack by signing winger Stephen Etyang from KCB, who joins as a replacement for Curtis Wekesa ahead of the demanding second half of the season.
Looking at the head-to-head record, Tusker hold a slight edge, winning three of the last six meetings, while KCB have won twice and one match ended level.
Recent clashes have produced goals at both ends, including a 3-2 KCB win and a 5-0 Tusker victory in Nairobi, pointing to volatile matchups between the two sides.
Key Betting Pointers;
Three of KCB’s last six matches have produced over 2.5 goals.
Tusker’s last two matches have produced 3 or more goals.
Both teams have scored in three of their last five matches.
Taking all factors into account, this matchup looks primed for a more open contest than recent Tusker away games suggest.
Prediction: Over 1.5 goals
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