KCB vs Ulinzi Stars: prediction and stats
FKF Premier LeagueRegular Season - 20Kick-off on January 23, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos
The Footlab model makes Ulinzi Stars the favourite at 36%, against 31% for a draw and 33% for KCB. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win KCB vs Ulinzi Stars?
A very open match: only 3 Elo points separate KCB (1,482) and Ulinzi Stars (1,485).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, KCB have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Ulinzi Stars have 8, 2 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | Bandari(home) | 0-2 | Shield Cup |
| May 31, 2026 | Shabana(away) | 2-1 | FKF Premier League |
| May 27, 2026 | Sofapaka(away) | 2-1 | FKF Premier League |
| May 23, 2026 | Posta Rangers FC(home) | 0-1 | FKF Premier League |
| May 16, 2026 | Tusker(away) | 0-0 | Shield Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | Posta Rangers FC(away) | 1-0 | FKF Premier League |
| May 27, 2026 | Tusker(home) | 2-0 | FKF Premier League |
| May 23, 2026 | Mathare United(home) | 2-1 | FKF Premier League |
| May 13, 2026 | AFC Leopards(home) | 0-2 | FKF Premier League |
| May 9, 2026 | Shabana(away) | 0-0 | FKF Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 KCB win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Ulinzi Stars win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | KCB 2-3 Ulinzi Stars | FKF Premier League |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Ulinzi Stars 1-2 KCB | FKF Premier League |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Ulinzi Stars 1-2 KCB | FKF Premier League |
| Sep 29, 2024 | KCB 1-0 Ulinzi Stars | FKF Premier League |
| Jan 14, 2024 | Ulinzi Stars 0-0 KCB | FKF Premier League |
| Oct 21, 2023 | KCB 1-1 Ulinzi Stars | FKF Premier League |
How many goals should we expect?
KCB score 1.1 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Ulinzi Stars score 1.2 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 37% probability of over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCB | 1.1 | 1.0 | 5 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
| Ulinzi Stars | 1.2 | 1.0 | 5 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
KCB sit 7th in FKF Premier League (48 points from 34 matches) and Ulinzi Stars sit 13th (41 points from 34 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | KCB | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 36 | 37 | 48 |
| 13 | Ulinzi Stars | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 34 | 37 | 41 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for KCB vs Ulinzi Stars?
- The Footlab model makes Ulinzi Stars the favourite at 36%, against 31% for a draw and 33% for KCB.
- Where and when is KCB vs Ulinzi Stars played?
- KCB vs Ulinzi Stars is played on January 23, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Kenyatta Stadium, in the FKF Premier League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 37% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.