Karonga United host Chitipa United in the Malawi Super League, round 1.

Karonga United won 0, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 3 matches (D–L–L), scoring 1 and conceding 5.

Chitipa United won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–W–D–L), scoring 6 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 8 times: Karonga United 1 win, Chitipa United 1, 6 draws.