The battle for survival intensifies as Bidco United takes on Nairobi City Stars in a crucial FKF Premier League match on Saturday, 8th February 2025, at 1 pm. With both teams level on 17 points and sitting in the relegation zone, this fixture presents a golden opportunity to create some breathing space.
Current Form and Standings
Bidco United are second last on the table with a -9 goal difference, while City Stars sit one place above them with a slightly better -8 goal difference. Bidco has struggled this season, winning just three matches, drawing eight, and losing eight. Meanwhile, City Stars have fared marginally better in the win column with four victories but have lost 10 times and drawn five.
Both teams are desperate for three points after recent disappointments. Bidco settled for a 1-1 draw with Ulinzi Stars in their last outing, while City Stars suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to AFC Leopards. Their last four head-to-head encounters have all ended in draws, suggesting another closely fought contest could be on the cards.
Home and Away Woes
Bidco’s home form has been dismal, with only one victory this season—a 2-1 win over Kariobangi Sharks back in October. City Stars, on the other hand, have managed two away wins, defeating Mathare United and Shabana. Bidco will have to navigate this match without key players Douglas Mokaya, who recently departed for Shabana, and Stephen Bulugu, who is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards.
Head-to-Head Record
In their previous nine meetings, Bidco has won three times, City Stars once, while five matches ended in draws. With both sides struggling for form and consistency, history suggests another tight affair is likely.
Players to Watch
Bidco United’s attacking struggles are evident, with no player featuring in the league’s top 25 scorers. They have netted just 11 goals this season while conceding 20. However, Jacob Onyango has been a bright spark, scoring in back-to-back matches against Kariobangi Sharks and Ulinzi Stars.
City Stars have slightly better numbers in front of goal, scoring 15 times but conceding 22. Their main attacking threat comes from Mohamed Ali Bajaber, who has found the net four times this season but is rumored to be on his way out.
What’s at Stake?
With both teams level on points, a victory for either side will create a three-point gap and provide a crucial morale boost in their fight against relegation. A draw, however, would do little to improve their survival chances.
Expect a tense, hard-fought encounter as these two struggling sides battle for a much-needed win.
