Murang’a can shoot into the SportPesa League top five if they can muster a win against Mathare United on Sunday afternoon.

The home team are unbeaten in their last three league matches and come into the game in ninth place with eight points.

They take on a Mathare side who are coming off back-to-back defeats against Ulinzi and Posta Rangers, leaving them languishing in 16th place with five points.

Murang’a have been one of the more entertaining teams in the league, scoring 13 goals in their first six matches, while Mathare have managed just four.

Josphat Lopaga has been instrumental for the Dennis Odhiambo-coached side, scoring seven goals to top the goalscorer charts.

Murang’a’s eight points have come from two wins, two draws and two defeats – while Mathare have one win, two draws and three defeats.

The difference between the sides is therefore not enormous in terms of points, but their performances have been very different.

Murang’a have been considerably more productive in front of goal, while Mathare have struggled to convert opportunities into points.

Here is our predicted outcome for the match.

What time does Murang’a vs Mathare start?

The match kicks off at 3PM E.A.T at the SportPesa Arena

Murang’a vs Mathare team news

There are no changes expected from the hosts starting XI, as they seek to maintain their unbeaten SportPesa League run.

Midfielder Mark Mwaniki was on target in the dramatic 2-2 draw against Ulinzi and will retain his starting role.

Lopaga will continue his role in the attacking third as he seeks to add to his already impressive goal tally.

Veteran midfielder Elli Asieche has scored in consecutive games for Mathare and will be the key figure in the Mathare starting XI.

Michael Oduor will also start for the visitors in midfield, while forward Joshua Nyatini leads the attacking line.

Murang’a vs Mathare head-to-head and current form

These sides have faced each other four times in the league and Murang’a have never lost to Mathare.

They have won twice with identical 2-0 scores, with the other two resulting in similar 1-1 stalemates.

Current form:

Murang’a – DDWLW

Mathare – LLWDL

Murang’a vs Mathare previous games

• Murang’a 1-1 Mathare (March 22, 2026)
• Mathare 0-2 Murang’a (January 10, 2026)
• Murang’a 1-1 Mathare (March 2, 2025)
• Mathare 0-2 Murang’a (December 10, 2024)

Murang’a vs Mathare prediction

The hosts are in much better form and are favorites to bag all three points in front of their home fans. Also, their record against Mathare gives them an edge.

However, Murang’a’s home matches have been particularly high scoring – with three home matches producing at least three goals and both teams have scored in each.