Sofapaka’s away winning streak under threat from confident Leopards

When Leopards take on Sofapaka in Sportpesa Premier League’s round seven of the 2017 season, confidence is one item that will not be in short supply. Leopards are yet to lose at home with two wins and one draw out of the six they have played so far. Sofapaka are yet to lose away, having won three out of three so far. Some thing has to give surely.

It is bragging rights even in the last six matches played between the two giants of Kenyan football, who are enjoying a fruitful 2017 season in contrast to the difficult season they both had in 2016. Leopards have won twice and lost twice to Sofapaka, with the other two match-ups ending in draws. Interestingly Sofapaka were the last to enjoy an away win in this fixture, beating Leopards 1-2 at their own backyard.

Is the same fate awaiting Leopards as a rejuvenated Sofapaka come visiting? With four wins out of six played so far, Leopards will feel they have a big chance to make an early statement about their 2017 targets by handing Sofapaka their first away defeat of the season. After all, this is the first big rival Sofapaka are facing away this season after coming away with wins from their travels to Western Stima, Mathare United and Zoo Kericho respectively. Today’s encounter could finish with a 2-1 triumph for Leopards, or a 2-2 draw.