Shabana FC will be looking to steady their 2025/26 campaign when they host Sofapaka FC in an intriguing SportPesa League encounter at Gusii Stadium on Saturday, January 17, 2026, with both sides arriving at the fixture in contrasting form and with clear strengths and weaknesses highlighted by the numbers.

Shabana head into the match at 2:00 pm local time, placed fourth on the league table. Despite their relatively strong position, the Glamour Boys’ recent form has been inconsistent, recording just one win in their last seven home league matches.

Shabana’s mixed results

Their recent run of results reflects this struggle, with mixed outcomes that have slowed their momentum at a crucial stage of the season. Shabana has scored 18 goals so far while conceding 15, and they boast seven clean sheets, underlining a defence that can be resilient on its day.

Sofapaka, on the other hand, find themselves down in 17th place and under pressure to turn results around. Their recent form has been worrying, with a run dominated by defeats and draws. Batoto ba Mungu have managed 12 goals this season but have conceded 18, while keeping only four clean sheets, pointing to defensive frailties that Shabana will be keen to exploit.

Recent head-to-head meetings slightly favour Shabana, who holds the edge in the last four encounters, as reflected by the momentum meter. However, Sofapaka have developed a notable trend of starting games cautiously, having drawn seven consecutive SportPesa League matches at half-time, a statistic that could influence the early tempo of the contest.

Performance metrics

A closer look at the performance metrics shows Shabana with superior pass accuracy, averaging 84 per cent compared to Sofapaka’s 79 per cent. However, Sofapaka outperformed their hosts in several attacking efficiency areas, including shot accuracy (33 per cent against Shabana’s 29 per cent), aerial success, and progressive pass efficiency. This suggests Sofapaka may be more direct and effective when moving the ball forward, especially in transition.

Per 90 minutes, Shabana attempts more shots (14.2) than Sofapaka (11.5), while Sofapaka register more passes and crosses, indicating a possession-based approach. Sofapaka also create slightly more chances per game and commits more fouls, which could lead to disciplinary issues, as they average more yellow cards than Shabana.

As kickoff approaches, Shabana will be eager to leverage home advantage and their stronger league position to get back to winning ways. Sofapaka, meanwhile, will aim to arrest their poor run and build on their habit of staying competitive in the opening halves.