Struggling Vihiga United will be hoping to pull off an upset when they welcome high-flying Mathare United in the upcoming league round. It’s 16th vs 4th and the home crowd will have moderate expectations.
It's no vacation for neither Vihiga United nor Mathare United as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Vihiga United form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories so far this season. Vihiga United have only managed 2 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses so far from their games here at Mumias Sports Complex. Regardless of arena the trend is looking very unhealthy for Vihiga United with their four defeats in a row. Not since the Sofapaka game, 16 days ago, have they avoided a loss. Two defeats in a row at home hurts for Vihiga United, their manager and the supporters. There are certain expectations for improvement.Vihiga United lost their last game at Zoo Kericho after a 0-1 scoreline. Preceding that match was a defeat to Homeboyz (0-1).
The manager will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Ulinzi Stars in only three days.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Vihiga United here at Mumias Sports Complex, with less than one goal per game on average (9 from 12 games). 13 goals have been conceded.
Mathare United form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their travels is 3 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats. The pressure to perform on the road is increasing on the Mathare United manager, as the last three away games were defeats.Mathare United are travelling after their nice 3-2 home win in the Premier League against Nzoia United. Preceding that game, the 0-2 loss visiting Ulinzi Stars's place.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Mathare United as they have only managed to score 10 times from 11 away games. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (10 so far).
Head 2 Head
Mathare United - Vihiga United 3-1 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Last three meetings between the teams: Vihiga United won 0, Mathare United won 2 and 1 draw.Vihiga United missing players
Mathare United missing players
| Vihiga United | Mathare United | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 24 | 12 | Played | 11 | 24 |
| 18 | 9 | Scored | 10 | 32 |
| 29 | 13 | Conceded | 10 | 25 |
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | 73% | 79% |
| 67% | 58% | Over 1.5 | 64% | 75% |
| 21% | 25% | Over 2.5 | 45% | 50% |
| 12% | 8% | Over 3.5 | 0% | 21% |
| 4% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 12% |
| 50% | 42% | Both teams to score | 45% | 58% |
| 12% | 17% | Clean Sheet | 36% | 33% |
| 46% | 50% | Failed To Score | 45% | 29% |
| 3.8 | 3.3 | Corners For (avg) | 2.4 | 4.1 |
| 5 | 5.8 | Corners Against (avg) | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| 1.1 | 0.9 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 0.8 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | Red Cards (total) | 0 | 1 |
- Vihiga United is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Bandari | 23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 30 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 45 |
| 2 | Gor Mahia | 19 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 22 | 44 |
| 3 | Sofapaka | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 36 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 8 | 16 | 44 |
| 4 | Mathare United | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 32 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 38 |
| 5 | Homeboyz | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 37 |
| 6 | Tusker | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 37 |
| 7 | SoNy Sugar | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 34 |
| 8 | Ulinzi Stars | 23 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 32 |
| 9 | Kariobangi Sharks | 23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 31 |
| 10 | KCB | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 29 |
| 11 | Nzoia United | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 17 | -1 | 28 |
| 12 | Leopards | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 18 | -5 | 27 |
| 13 | Western Stima | 23 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -8 | 26 |
| 14 | Chemelil | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 25 |
| 15 | Posta Rangers | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 | -6 | 21 |
| 16 | Vihiga United | 24 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 29 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -11 | 20 |
| 17 | Zoo Kericho | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 18 | -14 | 20 |
| 18 | Nakumatt | 23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 57 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 28 | -31 | 15 |
