Vipers vs Mbarara City: match statistics
Vipers demonstrate a decisive advantage as hosts, sitting 2nd in the table with an impressive record of 7 wins and just 3 draws with no defeats. Their home form is outstanding - an 80% win rate, averaging 2.4 goals per match, and a WWDWW streak in their last five home games. Mbarara City performs significantly worse away, occupying 13th position with only a 20% away win rate and conceding an average of 2 goals per match. The difference in Expected Goals (xG) is significant - Vipers generate 1.8 xG in home matches, while Mbarara achieves only 1.43 xG away, while simultaneously conceding an average of 2.11 xG. Additionally, Vipers boast a positive goal difference of +8 at home, whereas the visitors have -3 on the road, confirming the clear advantage for the hosts in this clash.
Vipers vs Mbarara City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Vipers played against Mbarara City in Uganda Premier League (Uganda). The game was played on January 6, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Vipers has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Mbarara City has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Vipers scores 1.90 goals per game and allows 0.60. Mbarara City scores 1.00 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 2.37 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Vipers's games and 73% of Mbarara City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 36%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vipers has the higher season xG average, 1.85 to 1.48 per game. Vipers takes 10.3 shots per game, while Mbarara City takes 8.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Vipers leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Mbarara City leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.45 after halftime.
When the teams score
Vipers's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Mbarara City, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Uganda Premier League games average 2.37 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Vipers demonstrate a decisive advantage as hosts, sitting 2nd in the table with an impressive record of 7 wins and just 3 draws with no defeats. Their home form is outstanding - an 80% win rate, averaging 2.4 goals per match, and a WWDWW streak in their last five home games. Mbarara City performs significantly worse away, occupying 13th position with only a 20% away win rate and conceding an average of 2 goals per match. The difference in Expected Goals (xG) is significant - Vipers generate 1.8 xG in home matches, while Mbarara achieves only 1.43 xG away, while simultaneously conceding an average of 2.11 xG. Additionally, Vipers boast a positive goal difference of +8 at home, whereas the visitors have -3 on the road, confirming the clear advantage for the hosts in this clash.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Vipers | Mbarara City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.18 | 0.18 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.47 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Vipers is 38% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Vipers · 1.6 pts / game - Mbarara City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Vipers is 90% better for: goals scored per game.
1.9 goals / game - Vipers · 1 goals / game - Mbarara City
Vipers is 142% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.6 goals / game - Vipers · 1.45 goals / game - Mbarara City
Vipers scores in 90% of games (9 of 10 games), while Mbarara City keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 of 11 games).
Mbarara City scores in 82% of games (9 of 11 games), while Vipers keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Vipers
Over / Under - Mbarara City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Vipers is 109% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.9 pts / game - Vipers · 0.91 pts / game - Mbarara City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vipers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 70%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Mbarara City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Vipers
Mbarara City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Uganda Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Vipers | Liga | Mbarara City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.50 | 2.37 | • 2.45 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 47% | ▲ 73% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 43% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 31% | ▼ 9% |
| Goal before half-time | • 60% | 61% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 70% | 62% | ▲ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Other recorded players
Away team
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- VipersGoalAllan Okello
- VipersGoalAbdul Karim Watambala
FAQ
What was the result of Vipers vs Mbarara City?
The Uganda Premier League match finished Vipers 2:0 Mbarara City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Vipers vs Mbarara City?
Vipers score 1.90 goals per game on average and Mbarara City 1.00. The Uganda Premier League average is 2.37 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Vipers's matches and 73% of Mbarara City's.
What form are Vipers and Mbarara City in?
Over the last 5 games Vipers have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Mbarara City 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vipers vs Mbarara City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.