BETTING GUIDE: Posta Rangers vs Mathare United, match preview, team news and betting tip
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With just one point separating the two sides on the table, this Round 18 showdown shapes up as a tight, high-stakes contest, where both teams will be keen to set the tone for the second leg and pull clear of the lower reaches of the standings.
Posta Rangers hosts Mathare United at Kasarani Annex on Saturday, 24 January, with kick-off set for 15:00 EAT, as the FKF Premier League resumes for the second half of the campaign.
With just one point separating the two sides on the table, this Round 18 showdown shapes up as a tight, high-stakes contest, where both teams will be keen to set the tone for the second leg and pull clear of the lower reaches of the standings.
Posta Rangers currently sit 11th on the standings with 22 points, while Mathare United are just behind in 12th place on 21 points, underlining how tight the contest is expected to be.
Posta Rangers come into this fixture on the back of a frustrating 1-0 home defeat to KCB, a match in which they dominated but failed to convert chances.
That loss extended their winless run to five matches, highlighting their growing struggles in front of the goal.
The Mailmen have scored just one goal in their last five league games, failing to score in four of those outings.
Across their last six matches, Posta have managed just one win, drawing three and losing twice, scoring three goals while conceding four.
Despite this, their home form leans heavily toward draws, with four stalemates in their last six matches and none of their last five home games producing over 2.5 goals.
In the January window, Posta added experience with the arrival of Jackson Macharia, alongside loan signings Reagan Ogolla and Veron Ombima, following the exits of Jackson Dwang and Brian Otieno.
Defensively, they are expected to retain the backline of Bernard Ondiek, Ivan Ochieng, Faustine Ojiambo, and Leon Kibungui, with Bixente Lizarazu continuing in goal after a run of solid performances previously.
Midfield stability should again come from Kevin Juma and Crucial Wasambo, while changes are likely up front as the new signings push for starting roles.
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Mathare United arrive with slightly better recent momentum, having beaten Ulinzi Stars 1-0 in their last outing.
However, consistency remains an issue. In their last six league matches, the Slum Boyz have recorded two wins, one draw, and three defeats, scoring just two goals and conceding four.
Away from home, Mathare have struggled, winning only once in their last six away league fixtures.
Notably, 13 consecutive Mathare United league matches have ended under 2.5 goals, underlining their low-scoring profile. They have also conceded an average of just 0.56 goals per away match, showing defensive discipline despite limited attacking output.
In team news, January recruits Daglas Mokaya and towering center-back Bilal Atano bolster their spine.
John Mark Makwatta is set to continue leading the line after scoring on debut, supported by winger Michael Oduor. Goalkeeper Kevin Ouru remains a key figure, coming off another clean sheet and now sitting on eight for the season. Midfielder Mohamed Kilume and winger Paul Kinyanjui remain unavailable through injury.
Recent head-to-head meetings slightly favor Posta Rangers, who have won three of the last six encounters, with one draw and two wins for Mathare United.
However, four of the last six meetings have produced two goals or fewer, reinforcing the trend toward tight, cagey contests.
Key Betting Pointers:
Posta Rangers have recorded three draws in their last five matches.
Mathare United’s last 13 league games finished under 2.5 goals.
Posta have drawn 63% of their home matches this season.
Both teams average under one goal scored per game.
Given the attacking struggles on both sides, the strong under-2.5 trend, and Posta Rangers’ tendency to draw at home, this fixture points toward another low-scoring stalemate.
With both teams prioritizing caution early in the second leg, goals are likely to be at a premium.
Prediction: Draw & Under 2.5 Goals
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