There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Premier League table so far. Here's the Sofapaka - Mathare United latest:
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Sofapaka and Mathare United.
Sofapaka form and stats
19 points is a decent return from 9 Premier League games here at Kenyatta Stadium for Sofapaka. The data says 6 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.
In their previous game, led his Sofapaka to a defeat in the Premier League match away at Gor Mahia. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Kenyatta Stadium. A 1-1 draw away before that, with Chemelil the opponent.
The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Sofapaka have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found five games) they have won three times, drawn two and lost zero.
Sofapaka can score goals in their home matches. After 9 league matches they have found the net 20 times. Sofapaka's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 11 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Mathare United form and stats
The visitors are W4-D3-L2 on the road this term. That's in the Premier League.
Mathare United are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 2-2 draw at Zoo Kericho (placed 12th). Before that, Mathare United secured a home win against Kariobangi Sharks with the score 2-1.
We have checked recent matches where Mathare United have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those four games were Wzero-Dthree-Lone.
Mathare United has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 14 goals from 9 games. As opposed to that, Mathare United have seen the ball go into their own net 12 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting was Mathare United - Sofapaka 0-1, played this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Sofapaka won four games, four matches ended with a draw and Mathare United has two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: eight / twoSofapaka missing players
Mathare United missing players
| Sofapaka | Mathare United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 18 | 9 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 29 | 20 | 5 | Scored | S | 3 | 14 | 26 |
| 24 | 11 | 4 | Conceded | C | 4 | 12 | 21 |
| 94% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 89% | 83% |
| 89% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 78% | 72% |
| 78% | 100% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 67% | 61% |
| 28% | 33% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 33% | 33% |
| 6% | 11% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 22% | 11% |
| 83% | 89% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 67% | 61% |
| 17% | 11% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 22% | 28% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 22% | 28% |
| 5.9 | 7.2 | 7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| 3.8 | 3.9 | 4 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.7 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 167 | 99 | 26 | Total Shots | T S | 21 | 70 | 153 |
| 78 | 50 | 11 | Shots on Target | S O | 6 | 32 | 65 |
| 37% | 40% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 41% | 38% |
- All of Sofapaka's home-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Mathare United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Sofapaka has the most matches over the total-line (14)
- Sofapaka have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Sofapaka have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Sofapaka have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Sofapaka haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Gor Mahia | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 26 | 41 |
| 2 | KCB | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 35 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 21 | 41 |
| 3 | Tusker | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 37 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 19 | 41 |
| 4 | Homeboyz | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 39 |
| 5 | Ulinzi Stars | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 30 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 38 |
| 6 | Leopards | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 34 |
| 7 | Western Stima | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 31 |
| 8 | Posta Rangers | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 25 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 29 |
| 9 | Mathare United | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 26 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 28 |
| 10 | Sofapaka | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 24 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 26 |
| 11 | Bandari | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -2 | 22 |
| 12 | Zoo Kericho | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 20 | -10 | 18 |
| 13 | Wazito | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15 | -9 | 14 |
| 14 | Kariobangi Sharks | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 30 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -12 | 13 |
| 15 | Nzoia United | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 34 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | -18 | 11 |
| 16 | Kisumu All Stars | 19 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 34 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 17 | -26 | 9 |
| 17 | Chemelil | 19 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 55 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 25 | -46 | 6 |
| 18 | SoNy Sugar | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -13 | 4 |