HONG KONG (Interstat) — Kitchee began its Hong Kong Premier League campaign with a 2-0 victory over BC Rangers on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground.

Leandro opened the scoring in the 38th minute for the home side. Kitchee added a second goal after halftime to secure the win, outperforming a pregame statistical projection that heavily favored them. The simulator by Interstat had forecast a 3-1 final, while its ELO system gave Kitchee a 95.4 percent probability to win.

The result gives Kitchee a winning start to the season across all competitions, while BC Rangers opens with a loss.