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 Young Africans out in front on 15 points. The season is played from 14 August 2026 to 16 May 2027. Games here produce 2.61 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, 36 Ligi kuu Bara matches have been completed. Young Africans leads the table with 15 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.61. BTTS: 50%. Over 2.5: 42%. Clean-sheet matches: 50%.
Result split
Home wins: 53%. Draws: 17%. Away wins: 31%.
Team rankings
Young Africans has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 3.00. Both teams scored in 80% of Azam's matches.
League table
| # | 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 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | +4 | 9 | 2.25 | LWWW |
| 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 |  Singida Big Stars | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1:8 | -7 | 3 | 0.60 | LWLLL |
| 13 |  Kitayosce | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 2 | 0.50 | DLDL |
| 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
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 36 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 Africans3.00
- 2Singida Black Stars2.40
- 3Simba1.80
- 4Geita Gold1.80
- 5Azam1.80
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Simba0.40
- 2Young Africans0.40
- 3Mbeya City0.50
- 4Dodoma Jiji1.00
- 5Azam1.00
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Azam80%
- 2Singida Black Stars80%
- 3Kitayosce75%
- 4Pamba Jiji75%
- 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
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 Close to average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance 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 | 4 | 1.39 | 1.10 | +0.29 | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| 5 | Singida Black Stars | 4 | 1.59 | 1.32 | +0.27 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 6 | Polisi Morogoro | 4 | 1.50 | 1.41 | +0.08 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 7 | Geita Gold | 5 | 1.58 | 2.09 | -0.51 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 8 | Dodoma Jiji | 4 | 1.02 | 1.26 | -0.24 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 9 | Singida Big Stars | 4 | 1.44 | 1.85 | -0.41 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 10 | Namungo | 5 | 1.26 | 1.90 | -0.63 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 11 | Kitayosce | 3 | 1.56 | 1.54 | +0.02 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| 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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 5
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?
Young Africans leads Ligi kuu Bara with 15 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Ligi kuu Bara?
Young Africans has the strongest attack in Ligi kuu Bara, scoring 3.00 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Ligi kuu Bara?
Simba concedes the fewest goals in Ligi kuu Bara, 0.40 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Ligi kuu Bara?
Ligi kuu Bara averages 2.61 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Ligi kuu Bara?
Over 2.5 lands in 42% 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.