Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Jinja SSS in 7th and Mbarara City in 8th place.
It's no vacation for neither Jinja SSS nor Mbarara City 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.
Jinja SSS form and stats
The story so far in the Premier League for Jinja SSS at their home stadium (Arena of Visions) is 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.
Jinja SSS are confident in defense, having played 285 minutes without conceding a goal in the league.
Jinja SSS are returning here after visiting SC Villa in a Premier League game and winning with a 1-0 scoreline. Ahead of that match, Jinja SSS won a home game hosting Express FC (2-0).
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 Jinja SSS have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found two games) they have won 1 time, drawn 1 and lost 0.
There will be little rest for Jinja SSS after this match as they are travelling to Busia Young for a Uganda Cup game in only two days.
Jinja SSS has scored 9 league goals at home this season, in 8 matches. From these home matches, Jinja SSS have conceded only 7 goals.
Mbarara City form and stats
Mbarara City have only collected 3 points from their away games in the Premier League, after 0-3-5 (8 played). Three consecutive losses in away matches means Mbarara City are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
Mbarara City are travelling after their nice 1-0 home win in the Premier League against Wakiso Giants (placed 9th). Preceding that game, the 0-1 loss visiting KCCA's place.
Mbarara City are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. From a total of three matches.
The schedule is very tough for Mbarara City now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Uganda Cup game at Kakira United is waiting in only two days.
Goals are few and far between in Mbarara City's away league games. Only 4 goals from 8 travels. Mbarara City have conceded 12 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Mbarara City - Jinja SSS 2-1 played earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last five meetings: 3 - 0 - 2 (Jinja SSS wins - draws - Mbarara City wins). As for goals, 3 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 2 had two or less.Jinja SSS missing players
Mbarara City missing players
| Jinja SSS | Mbarara City | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 20 | 9 | 1 | Scored | S | 1 | 4 | 19 |
| 16 | 7 | 1 | Conceded | C | 2 | 12 | 20 |
| 94% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 75% | 82% |
| 65% | 62% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 50% | 65% |
| 47% | 25% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 50% | 59% |
| 6% | 12% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 18% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| 53% | 50% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 38% | 47% |
| 29% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 25% | 35% |
| 24% | 38% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 62% | 35% |
| 4.3 | 4.6 | 8 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 3 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| 3.8 | 3.9 | 7 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 7 | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| 1.9 | 1.1 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 116 | 48 | 9 | Total Shots | T S | 1 | 29 | 92 |
| 33 | 16 | 1 | Shots on Target | S O | 1 | 7 | 33 |
| 48% | 38% | 100% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 43% | 48% |
- Jinja SSS have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Mbarara City have scored away.
- Jinja SSS haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Mbarara City has the fewest points (3) away
- Mbarara City have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Mbarara City have yet to win a game 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 | Vipers | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 19 | 42 |
| 2 | KCCA | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 35 |
| 3 | BUL | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 29 |
| 4 | Onduparaka | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 27 |
| 5 | SC Villa | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 27 |
| 6 | URA | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 26 |
| 7 | Jinja SSS | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 24 |
| 8 | Mbarara City | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12 | -1 | 22 |
| 9 | Wakiso Giants | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 11 | -3 | 20 |
| 10 | Maroons | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -7 | 20 |
| 11 | Police | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 18 |
| 12 | Express FC | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | -10 | 18 |
| 13 | Kyetume | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 18 | -15 | 17 |
| 14 | Bright Stars | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -6 | 16 |
| 15 | Soana | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 15 | -17 | 15 |
| 16 | Proline | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 12 | -12 | 12 |