Nairobi United shift their focus to a midweek clash against fellow SportPesa League newcomers APS Bomet on Wednesday afternoon.
The hosts are coming off a demoralizing 2-1 home defeat to Tanzanian club Azam in their CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage clash on Sunday.
Despite the loss, Nairobi United can pick a lot of positives from their first appearance on the continental stage. However, their focus right now is a tricky Bomet on the horizon.
Bomet battled to a crucial point over the weekend in an enthralling 3-3 draw against Shabana. However, they are still without a win from their last six league outings.
Bomet were losing 3-1 by the time they were reduced to 10 men in the 78th minute of the electrifying fixture, but still managed to claw their way back into the match.
Philip Wasai’s 80th minute strike and Lawrence Kibet’s effort two minutes later earned Bomet a vital point, lifting them out of the relegation zone for the first time this season.
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Nairobi United are currently in ninth place with 24 points, ten more than their 15th place opponents. However, they remain with two games in hand due to their participation on the continental front.
The hosts are unbeaten in their last three SportPesa League matches as they prepare to host their former National Super League counterparts.
Here we have a look at all key details of the midweek encounter and offer our predicted outcome.
What time does Nairobi United vs APS Bomet start?
The game kicks off at 3PM E.A.T
Nairobi United vs APS Bomet team news
The home team have a fully fit squad to pick from, especially with the signing of former Gor striker Benson Omala. The forward is primed to make his league debut here.
Duncan Odhiambo, who scored against Azam, will retain his starting role in the attack. Ovella Ochieng’ has also been in good form and is expected to start.
Michael Karamor, Nairobi United’s top scorer this season, is also available and will look to add to his tally here.
For the visitors, Philemon Nyakwaka who scored the opening goal in the draw against Shabana will also retain his starting role.
The two other goalscorers Philip Wasai and Lawrence Kibet will also start. The rest of the team is expected to remain unchanged.
Nairobi United vs APS Bomet head-to-head and current form
A 2-0 win against KCB is Nairobi United’s only win in their last five games. They are desperate to bounce back to winning ways.
Bomet on the other hand have not managed a single win in that run and remain with only three wins from their 17 matches this season.
The visitors have never won against Nairobi United and are hoping this can be their first one.
Current form:
Nairobi United – LDWDL
APS Bomet – DLDLL
Nairobi United vs APS Bomet previous games
- APS Bomet 0-0 Nairobi United (March 16, 2025)
- Nairobi United 1-0 APS Bomet (November 17, 2024)
Nairobi United vs APS Bomet prediction
The home team are the better side on paper and are currently on a better run of form compared to their opponents. They have also won one of the two games played against Bomet.
However, United’s home form has been questionable recently, failing to win in their last five games. While Bomet have garnered five points from their last five away games.
This fixture is not expected to produce a lot of goals and could end with a narrow win for the hosts.
Prediction – Nairobi United to win or draw
