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AFC Leopards aim to cement second place as relegated Bidco Utd seek upset in KPL
31st May, 2026 12:09 PM
AFC Leopards will be looking to strengthen their hold on second place in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League standings when they take on Bidco United on Sunday, May 31, 2026, the last fixture of the season that pits one of the league’s top-performing sides against a relegated team.
The pre-match statistics heavily favour Ingwe, who head into the encounter sitting second on the table, while Bidco United occupy 17th position. AFC Leopards have enjoyed a strong campaign, scoring 43 goals and conceding just 26 while keeping 15 clean sheets. In contrast, Bidco United have struggled for consistency, managing only 17 goals, conceding 39, and recording 10 clean sheets.
Recent form and head-to-head Record
Leopards come into the match at the Ulinzi Sports Complex starting at 3:00 pm with an impressive recent run of form, having won four of their last five matches despite suffering one defeat that saw them surrender the league title to arch-rivals Gor Mahia. Bidco United, on the other hand, have endured a difficult spell, recording three losses and two draws in their last five outings.
The head-to-head record also leans slightly in AFC Leopards’ favour. In the last five meetings between the two sides, Leopards have won three matches while Bidco United have claimed victory twice.
Key players to watch
AFC Leopards will rely heavily on midfielder Tyson Otieno, who has been one of the club’s most influential players this season. Otieno has featured in 26 matches, scoring three goals and providing four assists. His creativity has been crucial, with 26 chances created and 44 shot attempts. He currently ranks as the second-highest chance creator for AFC Leopards this season.
For Bidco United, defender Thomas Wainaina remains a standout performer despite the team’s struggles. The versatile defender has played 33 matches, registering five assists and creating 37 chances. Defensively, he has made 105 clearances and 65 interceptions, the highest defensive contribution numbers within the Bidco squad.
Statistical comparison
AFC Leopards hold an advantage in several key performance metrics. Their pass accuracy stands at 86 per cent compared to Bidco’s 78 per cent. They also outperform their opponents in shot accuracy (36 per cent against 25 per cent), aerial duels won (53 per cent against 45 per cent), progressive passing efficiency (33 per cent against 24 per cent), and crossing efficiency (21 per cent against 18 per cent).
Per 90 minutes, the two teams produce similar attacking numbers, with AFC Leopards averaging 11.4 shot attempts and 5.2 chances created, while Bidco United record 11.2 shots and 5.1 chances created. However, Leopards’ superior efficiency has translated into far better results throughout the campaign.
Despite their strong league position, AFC Leopards have shown some defensive vulnerability recently, conceding at least one goal in five of their last six league matches.
Bidco United face an even more concerning statistic. The club has managed just one victory in its last 28 SportPesa League matches, underlining the scale of the challenge awaiting them as they prepare for life in the National Super League next season.
