SportPesa League champions Police FC are desperate to rediscover their winning touch when they host Mara Sugar at the Police Sacco Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
Police are now without a win in their last four matches. This winless run has seen them fall off the top, dropping to sixth place with 23 points from 14 games.
Their last two games have resulted in consecutive draws away at Kakamega Homeboyz and KCB. Police are due a win if they are to maintain any hope of retaining the maiden title they won last season.
They host a Mara Sugar side who are also without a win in their last three matches, leaving them in 12th place with 19 points. A victory here will lift them into the top 10 for the first time this season.
Police are seeking revenge after Mara Sugar knocked them out of the FKF Cup last May. The newcomers have already beaten notable names such as Ulinzi Stars and AFC Leopards this season, itching to get another massive win under their belt.
Mara Sugar have been impressive on their travels this season, avoiding defeat in their last six away matches. They will use this as motivation against a Police side who have only managed two wins from their last seven home league games.
We can expect a heated encounter when these two sides lock horns and we feature all key details of the match. As well as our predicted outcome for the midweek SportPesa League tie.
What time does the match start?
The game kicks off at 4PM E.A.T
Police vs Mara Sugar team news
The hosts are unlikely to make any changes to the side that started in the barren draw against KCB over the weekend.
Abud Omar, who scored against Kariobangi Sharks in December, will be the key component of their back four.
Midfield engines Marvin Nabwire and Charles Ouma scored a goal each to salvage a 2-2 draw at Homeboyz. The duo is set to engineer the proceedings in midfield.
For the visitors, Robinson Musungu and Jim Owili are available and will both be included in the match-day squad. Club top scorer this season Dennis Cheruiyot will lead the attacking line.
Police vs Mara Sugar head-to-head and current form
Prior to Mara Sugar knocking Police out of the Cup, these two sides had only played two professional matches against each other.
Police won both games by identical 1-0 score-lines.
Current form:
Police – DDLDW
Mara Sugar – DLDWW
Police vs Mara Sugar prediction
As history has shown when these two sides collide, there aren’t typically many goals scored.
Police have also struggled with goals lately, only scoring three goals in their last five games. This is not expected to be any different.
Prediction – Under 2.5 goals is best. A home win or draw is also a safe option.