Mathare United vs Shabana: match statistics
Shabana clearly surpasses Mathare United in terms of form and results. The visitors have an impressive unbeaten streak in the last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and an excellent away record with 50% wins and 50% draws without a single defeat. Mathare United presents poor home form with 60% losses and just 40% wins, reflecting a negative goal difference (-2) at their own stadium. Shabana has better offensive efficiency (1.5 goals on average per away match) and defensive stability (0.8 goals conceded on average), while the hosts concede an average of 1.2 goals in home matches. Additionally, Shabana has a significantly better record over the entire season (9 wins compared to 7 for the hosts) and a positive goal difference (+7) in away matches, making them the favorite for this meeting.
Mathare United vs Shabana: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Mathare United played Shabana in Kenyan Premier League (Kenya). The match was played on 18 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Mathare United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Shabana: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Mathare United scores 0.76 and concedes 0.95 goals per match. Shabana scores 1.24 and concedes 1.10. League average: 2.07 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Mathare United 33%, Shabana 48%. Over 2.5: Mathare United 24%, Shabana 38%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
Mathare United has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.43. Mathare United: 12.2 shots per match, Shabana: 10.4.
Match halves
Mathare United: half-time lead 10%, second-half goals 0.19. Shabana: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.19.
Goals by minute
Mathare United: 0-15 (10 goals). Shabana: 0-15 (19 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Kenyan Premier League: 2.07 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 34%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Shabana clearly surpasses Mathare United in terms of form and results. The visitors have an impressive unbeaten streak in the last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and an excellent away record with 50% wins and 50% draws without a single defeat. Mathare United presents poor home form with 60% losses and just 40% wins, reflecting a negative goal difference (-2) at their own stadium. Shabana has better offensive efficiency (1.5 goals on average per away match) and defensive stability (0.8 goals conceded on average), while the hosts concede an average of 1.2 goals in home matches. Additionally, Shabana has a significantly better record over the entire season (9 wins compared to 7 for the hosts) and a positive goal difference (+7) in away matches, making them the favorite for this meeting.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Mathare United | Shabana | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.36 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Shabana is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Mathare United · 2 pts / match - Shabana
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.
Shabana is 63% better for: goals scored per match.
0.76 goals / match - Mathare United · 1.24 goals / match - Shabana
Mathare United is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.95 goals / match - Mathare United · 1.1 goals / match - Shabana
Mathare United scores in 62% of matches (13 of 21 matches), while Shabana keeps a clean sheet in 48% (10 of 21 matches).
Shabana scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while Mathare United keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Mathare United
Over / Under - Shabana
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Shabana is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / match - Mathare United · 1.43 pts / match - Shabana
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mathare United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 10% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Shabana - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (19 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Mathare United
Shabana
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Kenyan Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Mathare United | Liga | Shabana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.71 | 2.07 | ▲ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▲ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 24% | 34% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 34% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 24% | 26% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 33% | 28% | • 29% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Mathare United 1 - 0 - 0 Shabana. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Mathare United vs Shabana?
The Kenyan Premier League match finished Mathare United 0:1 Shabana. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Mathare United vs Shabana?
Mathare United score 0.76 goals per game on average and Shabana 1.24. The Kenyan Premier League average is 2.07 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Mathare United's matches and 48% of Shabana's.
What form are Mathare United and Shabana in?
Over the last 5 games Mathare United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Shabana 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mathare United vs Shabana?
The statistical background for Mathare United vs Shabana — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.