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Players poised to influence Bidco Utd vs Shabana FC league duel
17th May, 2026 12:16 PM
Bidco United will be hoping to end their poor run of results when they take on Shabana FC in an upcoming Football Kenya Federation Premier League clash on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Wang’uru Stadium.
Match outlook
Ahead of the clash, Bidco United are currently deep into the relegation zone, placed 17th on the league table and are winless in their last eight matches. Their recent form reads LDDLL, having scored 17 goals while conceding 36 this season. They have, however, managed to keep 10 clean sheets.
Shabana FC, on the other hand, sit fifth on the standings and come into the fixture with a relatively better run of form marked as LDDWL. The Glamour Boys have scored 32 goals and conceded 31 while recording 16 clean sheets this campaign. They will be aiming to redeem themselves following a challenging season.
Head-to-head statistics slightly favor Shabana, who have won three of the last five meetings between the two teams. Bidco United have managed one victory while one match ended in a draw.
Key stats
The numbers further show Shabana’s superiority in attack, averaging 13.7 shot attempts per game compared to Bidco’s 11.1. Shabana also lead in crosses attempted with 12.2 per match and average 4.9 corners per game against Bidco’s 3.7.
Bidco, however, have shown strength in chance creation, averaging 5.3 chances per match compared to Shabana’s 4.3. Their passing attempts are also slightly higher at 248 per game against Shabana’s 240.
In terms of efficiency, Shabana hold an advantage in pass accuracy at 84 percent compared to Bidco’s 78 percent. The Kisii-based side also edge Bidco in shot accuracy, cross efficiency, aerial success and progressive passing efficiency.
Despite their strong league position, Shabana will be wary of their away form after losing their last four away matches in the league.
Battle of keepers
The fixture is also expected to showcase a battle between two outstanding goalkeepers, Bidco United’s Issa Emuria and Shabana’s Stephen Ochieng.
Emuria has featured in 27 matches this season, registering 10 clean sheets, 91 saves, 141 successful claims and 72 successful runouts. He currently ranks second in saves and successful runouts in the league.
Ochieng, on the other hand, has played 26 matches and boasts 15 clean sheets alongside 93 saves, 127 successful claims and 54 successful runouts. The Shabana custodian currently leads the league in both saves and clean sheets.
