Season ticket holders at Nairobi City Stadium haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Mathare United languishing in the 17th position so far. The guesting Sofapaka will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
- Sofapaka have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
Mathare United and Sofapaka should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Mathare United form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Premier League this season. Mathare United have only managed 2 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses from their games here at Nairobi City Stadium.
Mathare United lost their last game at Wazito (placed 5th) after a 1-2 scoreline.
Before that, Mathare drew at home versus Tusker.Mathare United aren't scoring a lot here at Nairobi City Stadium in the league, with only 8 goals from 13 games. From these home matches, Mathare have conceded only 12 goals.
Sofapaka form and stats
There's been little loot from Sofapaka's travels as they have only collected 12 points from 13 away games in the Premier League. Sofapaka only have 3 wins to counter their 7 defeats and 3 draws.
The manager J. Baraza was unhappy after their last game, a Premier League match played at their home ground Narok County Stadium. Sofapaka suffered a 1-2 loss to Homeboyz (placed 6th).
A draw for Sofapaka before that, at their own venue hosting Posta Rangers (1-1).Many goals are not expected from the visiting Sofapaka as they have only managed to score 7 times from 13 away games in the league. As opposed to that, Sofapaka have seen the ball go into their own net 16 times on the road. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
Mathare United and Sofapaka have met before this season: Sofapaka - Mathare 4-2. As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's one Mathare victory, four draws and five Sofapaka wins. Over/under statistics; seven of these games ended with three goals or more, three matches with two goals or less.Mathare United missing players
Sofapaka missing players
| Mathare United | Sofapaka | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 26 | 13 | 3 | Played | P | 4 | 13 | 26 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 17 | 6 | 2 | Lost | L | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| 20 | 8 | 0 | Scored | S | 5 | 7 | 26 |
| 39 | 12 | 2 | Conceded | C | 4 | 16 | 31 |
| 88% | 77% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | 88% |
| 62% | 46% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 54% | 65% |
| 46% | 31% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 31% | 42% |
| 15% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| 54% | 46% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 31% | 50% |
| 19% | 38% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 23% | 27% |
| 38% | 38% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 54% | 35% |
| 4.7 | 4.9 | 3.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| 5.5 | 6.5 | 6.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.2 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | 6.4 | 6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5 | 5 | 6.9 |
| 3.3 | 3.6 | 4.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| 22% | 18% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 71% | 26% | 39% |
- Sofapaka have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Tusker | 26 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 45 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 14 | 24 | 55 |
| 2 | KCB | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 37 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 19 | 54 |
| 3 | Leopards | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 31 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 44 |
| 4 | Kariobangi Sharks | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 39 | 33 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 44 |
| 5 | Wazito | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 41 |
| 6 | Homeboyz | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 36 | 28 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 40 |
| 7 | Bandari | 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 29 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 40 |
| 8 | Gor Mahia | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 31 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 40 |
| 9 | Nairobi City Stars | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 38 |
| 10 | Ulinzi Stars | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 12 | -1 | 34 |
| 11 | Bidco United | 25 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 8 | -2 | 32 |
| 12 | Sofapaka | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 26 | 31 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 16 | -5 | 30 |
| 13 | Posta Rangers | 26 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 27 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 10 | -9 | 28 |
| 14 | Nzoia United | 26 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 32 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 17 | -8 | 23 |
| 15 | Western Stima | 27 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 29 | 49 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 23 | -20 | 21 |
| 16 | Vihiga United | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 34 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 | -22 | 20 |
| 17 | Mathare United | 26 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 20 | 39 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 27 | -19 | 15 |
| 18 | Zoo Kericho | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |