Simba vs CS Sfaxien Prediction: Will Sfaxien pick their first point in this competition?

Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium will host round three of the CAF Confederation Cup encounter between Simba and CS Sfaxien. This will be the first meeting of these two sides at this stage. Who wins here?

Simba played Constantine the previous time out in this competition, and they lost. In a game that ended 2-1, their opponent came from behind to take maximum points, with Mohamed Hussein's strike not enough to see them win. However, Simba opened their campaign with a win over Bravos do Maquis, ending 1-0, with Jean Charles Ahoua striking for them. However, Simba head into this game with six wins in their last seven games, defeating Tanzania Prisons, Namungo, Kinondoni MC, Pamba, and Mashujaa. In the meantime, Simba scored two goals, accumulated three points and sit second in Group A standings. 

CS Sfaxien's last encounter was against Bravos do Maquis in this competition, and they suffered a defeat. In a game that ended 3-2, CS Sfaxien conceded three times before the break, and despite Cristo and Hazem Haj Hassen netting for this side, it was not enough to see them avoid a defeat. In the meantime, CS Sfaxien opened their campaign with a defeat against Constantine, ending 0-1. However, CS Sfaxien won their last two league games, defeating US Tataouine and Slimane, ending 1-4 and 2-0. Heading into this game, CS Sfaxien sit bottom of Group A, being the only side without a point in that Group. 

CS Sfaxien continues to fall behind and will need extra work on the road to avoid a defeat. While Simba started this competition strong, they struggled on the road against Constantine. However, looking at how solid Simba have been at home, I expect a lot of competitiveness from them, especially as they are also favoured by the bookies. While this is an open encounter, CS Sfaxien have been brilliant offensively, and I expect them to score. Bet on the home side as the first option to win, while we expect goals.