Ligi kuu Bara 2026/2027: standings, schedule and stats
TanzaniaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Ligi kuu Bara
Ligi kuu Bara is a soccer league in Tanzania. The 2026/2027 season features 16 teams, with Young Africans leading the standings on 15 points. The schedule runs from August 14, 2026 through May 16, 2027. Games average 2.54 goals, with both teams scoring in 49% of them.
Ligi kuu Bara 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
37 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 Ligi kuu Bara season. Young Africans leads the standings with 15 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games. 41% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 51% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 51% of games. 19% end in a draw. Road teams win 30% of games.
Team leaders
Young Africans has the league's highest scoring average at 3.00 goals per game. Both teams scored in 80% of Azam's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Young Africans | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15:2 | +13 | 15 | 3.00 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Simba | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9:2 | +7 | 15 | 3.00 | WWWWW |
| 3 |  Azam | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9:5 | +4 | 11 | 2.20 | DWWDW |
| 4 |  Singida Black Stars | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 | +5 | 10 | 2.00 | WDLWW |
| 5 |  Mbeya City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | +4 | 10 | 2.00 | LWWWD |
| 6 |  Geita Gold | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9:7 | +2 | 7 | 1.40 | WLWDL |
| 7 |  Polisi Morogoro | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | +1 | 7 | 1.75 | DWWL |
| 8 |  Mashujaa | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 0 | 6 | 1.50 | WLLW |
| 9 |  Namungo | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:8 | -2 | 6 | 1.20 | LWWLL |
| 10 |  Dodoma Jiji | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:4 | -2 | 4 | 1.00 | DLLW |
| 11 |  JKT Tanzania | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:8 | -5 | 4 | 1.00 | DLLW |
| 12 |  Kitayosce | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 3 | 0.60 | DLDLD |
| 13 |  Singida Big Stars | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1:8 | -7 | 3 | 0.60 | LWLLL |
| 14 |  Pamba Jiji | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:7 | -4 | 1 | 0.25 | DLLL |
| 15 |  Coastal Union | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:7 | -5 | 1 | 0.25 | LLDL |
| 16 |  Kagera Sugar | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4:13 | -9 | 1 | 0.20 | LDLLL |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 37 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Young Africans3.00
- 2Singida Black Stars2.40
- 3Simba1.80
- 4Geita Gold1.80
- 5Azam1.80
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Simba0.40
- 2Young Africans0.40
- 3Mbeya City0.40
- 4Kitayosce1.00
- 5Dodoma Jiji1.00
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Azam80%
- 2Singida Black Stars80%
- 3Pamba Jiji75%
- 4Kitayosce60%
- 5Kagera Sugar60%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Singida Black Stars80%
- 2Azam60%
- 3Young Africans60%
- 4Namungo60%
- 5Pamba Jiji50%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Ligi kuu Bara rates below average for game pace, above average for chance quality and below average for openness. Home advantage is above average, game intensity is below average, and competitive balance is below average.
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Africans | 5 | 2.77 | 0.70 | +2.07 | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| 2 | Simba | 4 | 1.70 | 0.63 | +1.08 | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| 3 | Azam | 5 | 1.77 | 1.31 | +0.46 | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| 4 | Mbeya City | 5 | 1.39 | 1.29 | +0.10 | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| 5 | Singida Black Stars | 4 | 1.54 | 1.29 | +0.25 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 6 | Kitayosce | 4 | 1.69 | 1.51 | +0.18 | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| 7 | Polisi Morogoro | 4 | 1.50 | 1.41 | +0.08 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 8 | Geita Gold | 5 | 1.58 | 2.09 | -0.51 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 9 | Dodoma Jiji | 4 | 1.02 | 1.26 | -0.24 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 10 | Singida Big Stars | 4 | 1.44 | 1.85 | -0.41 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 11 | Namungo | 5 | 1.24 | 1.86 | -0.62 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 12 | Mashujaa | 3 | 1.43 | 1.45 | -0.02 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 13 | Kagera Sugar | 4 | 1.35 | 1.61 | -0.26 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| 14 | JKT Tanzania | 4 | 1.31 | 1.80 | -0.49 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | Pamba Jiji | 4 | 0.79 | 1.58 | -0.79 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| 16 | Coastal Union | 2 | 0.40 | 2.91 | -2.51 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 5
FAQ
How many teams play in Ligi kuu Bara?
Ligi kuu Bara has 16 teams in the 2026/2027 season.
When does the 2026/2027 Ligi kuu Bara season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Ligi kuu Bara schedule runs from August 14, 2026 through May 16, 2027.
How many rounds are in the Ligi kuu Bara season?
The 2026/2027 Ligi kuu Bara schedule covers 30 rounds.
Who leads the Ligi kuu Bara standings?
Young Africans leads Ligi kuu Bara with 15 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Ligi kuu Bara?
Young Africans has the league's highest scoring average at 3.00 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Ligi kuu Bara?
Simba allows the fewest goals in Ligi kuu Bara, at 0.40 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Ligi kuu Bara?
Ligi kuu Bara games average 2.54 goals.
How often do Ligi kuu Bara games finish Over 2.5 goals?
41% of Ligi kuu Bara games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Ligi kuu Bara?
Both teams score in 49% of Ligi kuu Bara games.
How often do home teams win in Ligi kuu Bara?
Home teams win 51% of Ligi kuu Bara games.
What does xG show in Ligi kuu Bara stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The Ligi kuu Bara xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.