MBEYA, Tanzania (Interstat) — TRA United SC will look to continue their climb up the Ligi Kuu Bara table when they visit Mbeya City on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Sokoine Stadium.

The visitors enter the weekend on a strong run, having won four of their last six matches. Their most recent outing was a 2-1 victory over Mtibwa Sugar on Wednesday, a result that extended their unbeaten streak to three games. Before that, TRA United played to a 1-1 draw with JKT Tanzania on May 12 and routed Azam FC 4-1 on May 8.

TRA United’s season has been marked by resilience, with notable results including a 3-0 win at Tanzania Prisons on May 1 and a 1-0 victory over Pamba Jiji on April 17. However, they have also suffered lopsided defeats, including a 3-0 loss to Simba on March 22, and have struggled to score against top competition, with scoreless draws against Young Africans on March 18 and Simba on April 9.

A player to watch for TRA United is forward Amy Mapaka. In his most recent appearance May 12 against JKT Tanzania, Mapaka logged limited minutes, coming on as a substitute. His role off the bench could be critical as TRA United looks to break through against a Mbeya City defense that has been inconsistent.

Mbeya City, meanwhile, is searching for consistency. The home side played to a 1-1 draw at Namungo on Thursday, a result that snapped a two-match losing streak. Prior to that, Mbeya City fell 2-0 to Coastal Union on May 13 and dropped a 1-0 decision to JKT Tanzania on May 9. Those losses came after a 2-1 win at Tanzania Prisons on May 4.

However, the home side has been vulnerable at times this season, conceding six goals in a 6-0 loss to Young Africans on April 16 and four in a 4-1 defeat to Singida Black Stars on March 15. Positive results include a 3-2 win over Kinondoni Municipal Council FC on April 3 and a scoreless draw with Azam FC on April 9.

The two teams met most recently on Feb. 7, 2026, with Mbeya City winning 2-0 at home. That result snapped a run of competitive matches between the sides.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is a 1-1 draw.

Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. local time. Mbeya City’s next match is June 13 against Mtibwa Sugar, while TRA United returns to action Sunday, May 24, against Singida Fountain Gate FC.