There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Ligi kuu Bara table so far. Here's the Lipuli - Mbao latest:
Mbao have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Lipuli form and stats
Lipuli, who have the most scored goals (16) at home in Ligi kuu Bara, have performed here this season with 4 wins from 7 Ligi kuu Bara matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 2 games and lost 1. There’s a good atmosphere here after three straight home wins.
Lipuli lost their last game at Biashara United (placed 15th) after a 0-1 scoreline. A defeat was the result before that one, 1-2 away at Kagera Sugar.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (16 in 7 games), Lipuli's attacking play is working. Lipuli's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 8 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Mbao form and stats
As the visiting team in Ligi kuu Bara matches, Mbao have produced an overall stat of 2-2-0 so far. It could be a hat trick of victories away for Mbao, as they have won on their previous two travels.
Mbao won their last game, 2-0 versus KMC played at home. A 0-1 loss hosting Azam before that.
Mbao find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 4 goals from 4 away fixtures in the league. Mbao are tighter than a frog's bottom, as only 2 away goals have been conceded so far.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last four meetings between these two teams are: 3 wins for Lipuli, 1 draw and 0 wins for Mbao. Over 2,5 goals: 2 times; under 2,5 goals: 2 games.Lipuli missing players
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| Lipuli | Mbao | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 12 | 7 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 19 | 16 | 2 | Scored | S | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 13 | 8 | 2 | Conceded | C | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 75% | 92% |
| 67% | 86% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 50% | 54% |
| 50% | 71% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 25% | 15% |
| 33% | 57% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 8% | 14% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 58% | 71% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 46% |
| 17% | 14% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 50% | 31% |
| 25% | 14% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 31% |
| 4.4 | 4.5 | 0 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 4.4 |
| 3.6 | 5 | 0 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 4.2 |
| 0.6 | 0.5 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0 | 1.8 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 51 | 32 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 16 | 7 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 38% | 57% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | 57% |
- Lipuli has the most conceded goals in the second half (6)
- Lipuli has the most dropped points from leading position (6)
- Lipuli has the most scored goals (16) at home
- Lipuli has the the best goal difference (+8) at home
- Lipuli have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Lipuli have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Mbao have scored away.
- Lipuli haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Mbao have not yet lost a game away.
- Mbao have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Mbao have won significantly less corners away then 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 | Simba | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 25 |
| 2 | Kagera Sugar | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 23 |
| 3 | Azam | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| 4 | Tanzania Prisons | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 20 |
| 5 | Mtibwa Sugar | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 19 |
| 6 | JKT Tanzania | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 19 |
| 7 | Namungo | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| 8 | Lipuli | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 18 |
| 9 | Young Africans | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
| 10 | Coastal Union | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 17 |
| 11 | Mbao | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 12 | Alliance | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -4 | 17 |
| 13 | Polisi Tanzania | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 16 |
| 14 | Mwadui | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -2 | 15 |
| 15 | Biashara United | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -3 | 15 |
| 16 | Ruvu Shooting | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 15 |
| 17 | KMC | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 9 |
| 18 | Mbeya City | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -11 | 8 |
| 19 | Ndanda | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 7 |
| 20 | Singida United | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12 | -11 | 7 |