NAIROBI, Kenya (Interstat) — Ulinzi Stars FC hosts Mathare United on Saturday, May 16, in a Kenyan FKF Premier League clash at a venue to be announced, with both sides looking to break out of inconsistent runs.

Mathare United (4-5-6 in its last 15 matches) enters on a two-game skid. The visitors lost 2-0 at home to AP’s Bomet FC on May 10, following a 2-2 draw at Sofapaka on May 2. Mathare’s season has been a roller coaster: a 4-1 win over Leopards on March 14 was preceded by a 3-0 loss at Homeboyz on April 4. The team has scored just three goals in its last four outings.

Ulinzi Stars (5-3-7 in its last 15) played to a scoreless draw at Shabana on May 9, following a 2-1 win at Bandari FC on April 25 and a 3-2 victory at Kenya Commercial Bank FC on April 18. The home side has been defensively shaky, allowing three goals in losses to Gor Mahia FC (3-1 on March 15) and Mara Sugar FC (3-1 on March 2), but has also shown resilience in tight matches.

The head-to-head edge belongs to Mathare, which defeated Ulinzi Stars 1-0 at home on Jan. 16. That result extended Mathare’s recent dominance: the visitors have won three of the last four meetings and are unbeaten in four (2 wins, 2 draws). Ulinzi’s last win over Mathare came in October 2025.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the closely matched nature of the two mid-table sides. Mathare sits in eighth place, while Ulinzi Stars is one point behind in ninth.

Both teams face quick turnarounds. Ulinzi travels to Posta Rangers FC on May 30, while Mathare hosts Bandari FC the same day. Saturday’s match kicks off at 3 p.m. local time, with a small but passionate crowd expected.