Simba SC vs Raja Casablanca Prediction: Both sides will get a goal each here

ON SATURDAY, Simba SC will host Moroccan heavyweight Raja Casablanca at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium. Simba SC reached the quarterfinals twice in the past four appearances, while the visitors are three-time winners of the cup.

Tanzania-based side head here after the defeat on the road against Horoya. Simba SC fired more shots than the visitors but failed to find the back of the net. Moreover, they had more of the ball but were punished for their defensive blunders.

Simba SC's best results in this tournament was a quarterfinal final finish in 2019 and 2021, respectively. They failed to make the group stage last season but made it to the quarterfinals in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Simba SC have been up and running this season in the Tanzania Ligi Kuu Bara and are six points behind arch-rival, who have managed just a defeat all season.

The Green Eagles began their Champions League campaign with a tremendous (5-0) win over Uganda-based Viper. It was total dominance from the Moroccan side, who scored three times before the break and extended it further shortly in the second half.

The three times CAF Champions League winners secured the ticket to this round after defeating ASN Nigelec of Niger in the qualifying stage. The Green Eagles were quarter-finalists last season following the defeat against Al Ahly.

Raja Casablanca's unbeaten run ended in the league when they were overwhelmed by Olympique Safi on the road. Raja Casablanca have some terrific players that can cause any side problems in this tournament, and we are hopeful they will at least make the top four in this competition.

Simba SC will be at their best to see off a strong Raja Casablanca, and there is no better place than in front of their own fans. We know it’s hard for a visiting side to win in this tournament; however, we expect Raja Casablanca to get on the score sheet here; bet on BTTS for 2.25.

We expect both sides to settle for a draw here for 2.80.

A correct score of (1-1) might surface here for 4.50.

Good luck!