Tabora United vs Young Africans: match summary, form and prediction
Our model makes Tabora United the pick at 43% for Tabora United vs Young Africans. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
Tabora United face Young Africans on 24 October 2026 at Ali Hassan Mwinyi Stadium. Tabora United are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 43%. This matchday 8 fixture in Ligi kuu Bara is listed as Tabora United - Young Africans. Kick-off is 13:00 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
Tabora United: they come in on the back of a defeat, following one win, two draws and one defeat before that. That is one win, two draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 5 points. Across those five they scored four and conceded four, with one clean sheet. That is reflected in a form rating of 41.4 out of 100, and they sit 13th on a goal difference of -1.
Young Africans: they come in on a two-match winning sequence, following two wins and one defeat before that. That is four wins, no draws and one defeat from the last five, worth 12 points. Across those five they scored twelve and conceded four, with two clean sheets. That is reflected in a form rating of 68.2 out of 100, and they sit 2nd on a goal difference of +13.
Comparison data
| Statistic | Tabora United | Young Africans |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 13th | 2nd |
| Goal difference | -1 | +13 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LWDLD | WWLWW |
| Points from last 5 | 5 | 12 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 4 / 4 | 12 / 4 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 2 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 41.4 | 68.2 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 43% | 30% |
What stands out
- Pre-match form ratings: Tabora United 41.4 versus Young Africans 68.2, a gap of 26.8, which cuts against the model's favourite and is the tension in this one.
- Table gap: Eleven places separate them, the kind of margin that usually shows in the first twenty minutes.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 1.68, over 2.5 goals at 46% and both teams to score at 46%.
- First goal: Leans Tabora United's way at 53%.
The call
The model edges towards Tabora United at 43%, and 'edges' is doing real work in that sentence. The goals line points to under 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Tabora United's way, especially at Ali Hassan Mwinyi Stadium.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Tabora United or Young Africans?
Tabora United, with an implied win probability of roughly 43%. The full split is 43% Tabora United, 27% the draw and 30% Young Africans.
When and where is Tabora United vs Young Africans being played?
24 October 2026 at Ali Hassan Mwinyi Stadium, kick-off 13:00 UTC.
Have Tabora United and Young Africans met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Tabora United and Young Africans?
Tabora United have taken 5 points from their last five (LWDLD), Young Africans 12 from theirs (WWLWW). Most recently Tabora United took a 0-1 defeat away at Namungo and Young Africans a 4-1 win at home to CFFA.
How many goals are expected in Tabora United vs Young Africans?
The model's combined scoring line is 1.68 — 1.35 for Tabora United and 0.33 for Young Africans. It rates over 2.5 goals at 46%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 46%, so its call is no.