FC Talanta will be looking to climb out of the relegation battle when they host Mathare United in an FKF Premier League early kick-off match today at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. The match is set to start at 3 PM.
Currently positioned 15th on the league table with 17 points, FC Talanta is only above the relegation zone on goal difference, as the three teams below them also have seventeen points. Jackline Juma’s side has struggled this season, winning just four of their eighteen matches while suffering nine losses and drawing five times. Their recent form has been concerning, with only one victory in their last five outings—a commanding 4-2 win over AFC Leopards. However, they have lost the other four matches in that stretch.
Mathare United, positioned just one spot above Talanta in 14th place, has a slight edge with 20 points from 17 matches. The Slum Boys have registered five wins, seven losses, and five draws so far. Similar to Talanta, their recent form has been inconsistent, managing just one win in their last five fixtures while drawing twice and losing two games.
Head-to-head, Mathare United has a slight advantage over Talanta, having won three of their last five encounters while losing twice.
One key player to watch in today’s fixture is FC Talanta’s top scorer, Emmanuel Osoro. The forward has netted seven goals this season, placing him fourth in the league’s top scorer charts. Mathare United, on the other hand, has struggled offensively, with none of their players featuring in the top 30 scorers. They have only managed to score 10 goals in their 17 matches, highlighting their attacking challenges.
With both teams desperate for points to move away from the danger zone, this clash promises to be a tightly contested affair. Will Talanta prevail, or will Mathare United extend their head-to-head dominance? All eyes will be on Machakos as the battle unfolds.
