Ligi kuu Bara 2026/2027
TanzaniaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Ligi kuu Bara
Ligi kuu Bara is one of the football leagues in Tanzania. The 2026/2027 season features 16 teams, with Simba out in front on 24 points. The season is played from 14 August 2026 to 16 May 2027. Games here produce 2.55 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 50% of them.
Ligi kuu Bara 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 62 Ligi kuu Bara matches have been completed. Simba leads the table with 24 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.55. BTTS: 50%. Over 2.5: 44%. Clean-sheet matches: 50%.
Result split
Home wins: 53%. Draws: 18%. Away wins: 29%.
Team rankings
Young Africans has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.43. Both teams scored in 75% of Kagera Sugar's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Simba | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 19:4 | +15 | 24 | 3.00 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Young Africans | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 17:4 | +13 | 18 | 2.57 | WWWWL |
| 3 |  Azam | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | +6 | 17 | 2.13 | DWWLW |
| 4 |  Dodoma Jiji | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8:5 | +3 | 14 | 1.75 | WWWDW |
| 5 |  Mashujaa | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9:13 | -4 | 12 | 1.50 | WLWWL |
| 6 |  Singida Black Stars | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14:11 | +3 | 11 | 1.38 | WWLDL |
| 7 |  Polisi Morogoro | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10:9 | +1 | 10 | 1.43 | LLWLD |
| 8 |  Mbeya City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7:7 | 0 | 10 | 1.43 | WWDLL |
| 9 |  JKT Tanzania | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9:11 | -2 | 10 | 1.43 | LWWLW |
| 10 |  Coastal Union | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7:11 | -4 | 10 | 1.25 | LWWLW |
| 11 |  Namungo | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7:11 | -4 | 9 | 1.13 | LLLLW |
| 12 |  Geita Gold | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9:15 | -6 | 7 | 0.88 | DLLLL |
| 13 |  Kitayosce | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6:7 | -1 | 6 | 0.86 | DLDWL |
| 14 |  Pamba Jiji | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9:14 | -5 | 5 | 0.63 | LLLWD |
| 15 |  Kagera Sugar | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8:15 | -7 | 5 | 0.71 | LLDWD |
| 16 |  Singida Big Stars | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4:12 | -8 | 5 | 0.63 | LLDLD |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 62 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Young Africans2.43
- 2Simba2.38
- 3Singida Black Stars1.75
- 4Azam1.63
- 5Polisi Morogoro1.38
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Simba0.50
- 2Young Africans0.57
- 3Dodoma Jiji0.63
- 4Azam0.88
- 5Kitayosce1.00
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Kagera Sugar75%
- 2Singida Black Stars75%
- 3Mashujaa63%
- 4Polisi Morogoro63%
- 5Pamba Jiji63%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1JKT Tanzania71%
- 2Mashujaa63%
- 3Pamba Jiji63%
- 4Singida Black Stars63%
- 5Young Africans57%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
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 sits Below average for match pace, Above average for chance quality and Below average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Most minutes
- 1Himid Mao Mkami360
- 2Faisal Salum360
- 3Lusajo Mwaikenda360
- 4Neo Maema270
- 5Cletous Chama270
- 6Anicet Alain Oura270
- 7Elie Mpanzu Kibisawala270
- 8Nathaniel Chilambo270
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 | 7 | 2.28 | 0.88 | +1.40 | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| 2 | Simba | 7 | 1.74 | 0.78 | +0.96 | 14 | 21 | +7 |
| 3 | Azam | 7 | 1.86 | 1.39 | +0.47 | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| 4 | Polisi Morogoro | 7 | 1.44 | 1.39 | +0.06 | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| 5 | Mbeya City | 7 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 0.00 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 6 | Kitayosce | 6 | 1.62 | 1.40 | +0.22 | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| 7 | Dodoma Jiji | 7 | 1.19 | 1.21 | -0.02 | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| 8 | Kagera Sugar | 7 | 1.29 | 1.41 | -0.13 | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| 9 | Mashujaa | 7 | 1.31 | 1.47 | -0.15 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 10 | Singida Big Stars | 7 | 1.43 | 1.72 | -0.29 | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| 11 | Geita Gold | 8 | 1.46 | 1.94 | -0.48 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| 12 | Pamba Jiji | 7 | 1.00 | 1.46 | -0.46 | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| 13 | Namungo | 8 | 1.23 | 1.84 | -0.61 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| 14 | Singida Black Stars | 5 | 1.56 | 1.35 | +0.21 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 15 | JKT Tanzania | 5 | 1.34 | 1.64 | -0.30 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 8
FAQ
How many teams play in Ligi kuu Bara?
The 2026/2027 season of Ligi kuu Bara includes 16 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 Ligi kuu Bara season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Ligi kuu Bara season runs from 14 August 2026 to 16 May 2027.
How many matchweeks does the Ligi kuu Bara season have?
The 2026/2027 Ligi kuu Bara season spans 30 matchweeks.
Who leads the Ligi kuu Bara table?
Simba leads Ligi kuu Bara with 24 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Ligi kuu Bara?
Young Africans has the strongest attack in Ligi kuu Bara, scoring 2.43 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Ligi kuu Bara?
Simba concedes the fewest goals in Ligi kuu Bara, 0.50 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Ligi kuu Bara?
Ligi kuu Bara averages 2.55 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Ligi kuu Bara?
Over 2.5 lands in 44% of Ligi kuu Bara matches.
How often do both teams score in Ligi kuu Bara?
BTTS lands in 50% of Ligi kuu Bara matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Ligi kuu Bara?
Home teams win 53% of matches in Ligi kuu Bara.
Who is the top scorer in Ligi kuu Bara?
Faisal Salum, Cletous Chama, Elie Mpanzu Kibisawala and Libasse Guèye share top spot in the recorded Ligi kuu Bara scoring table for 2026/2027, with 2 goals each.