Kenya and Gambia lock horns on the Moi Worldwide Sports activities Centre in Nairobi on Friday within the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Each groups are dealing with a race towards time of their marketing campaign to safe a spot within the subsequent spherical.
Ranked 109th on the earth, the Harambee Stars are in fourth place in Group F with six factors from as many video games and have received simply as soon as up to now: a surprising 5-0 demolition of Seychelles on matchday two.
That mammoth victory ought to have given them the momentum to sew a ruthless profitable run, however Kenya as an alternative did not construct on it and did not win once more, but. They drew thrice in a row earlier than a 2-1 loss to Gabon of their final qualifier again in March.
As of now, the East African aspect can not qualify straight, with Gabon 12 factors away from them on the prime with solely 4 video games remaining and likewise boasting a superior head-to-head report within the qualifiers.
Gambia additionally discover themselves in the identical boat. The Scorpions can not qualify for the World Cup straight however can end in second place in the event that they win their remaining fixtures and hope that Ivory Coast additionally drop factors.
However profitable hasn’t come simple for them. Johnny McKinstry’s aspect, similar to Kenya, have received simply as soon as of their ongoing qualifiers. Apparently, that was additionally towards Seychelles, as Gambia beat the minnows 5-1 on matchday three.
Nonetheless, their protection has been extra leaky by comparability with Gambia conceding 13 targets in comparison with eight by Kenya.
Kenya vs Gambia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Kenya and Gambia have faced-off simply as soon as earlier than, within the ongoing qualifiers when the perimeters drew 3-3 again in March.
- The Harambee Stars are winless of their final three clashes, whereas Gambia have received simply as soon as from 4 video games this 12 months.
- Kenya are ranked 109th on the earth, whereas Gambia are in 123rd place, in keeping with the most recent FIFA World Rating.
Kenya vs Gambia Prediction
Kenya and Gambia have each struggled within the qualifiers and discover themselves getting ready to an exit. Similar to their earlier conflict, this one might end all sq., however with fewer targets than their earlier assembly.
Prediction: Kenya 1-1 Gambia
Kenya vs Gambia Betting Ideas
Tip 1 – Outcome: Draw
Tip 2 – Targets over/beneath 2.5: Beneath 2.5 targets
Tip 3 – Each groups to attain: Sure
Edited by Peter P