Simba vs Mtibwa Sugar Prediction: Home team will dominate this match

Simba is set to face Mtibwa Sugar at Jamhuri Stadium in this Tanzania Ligi Kuu Bara round. Simba is widely expected to emerge victorious, but do you believe Mtibwa Sugar has the potential to pose a challenge for them?

Simba secured a 1-0 victory over JKT Tanzania in their previous league outing, with Clatous Chama emerging as the hero with the decisive goal. Following that match, Simba has maintained an impressive unbeaten streak across all competitions, spanning eight games, comprising six wins and two draws. In their triumphs, the team defeated Kagera Sugar, Wydad, Mashujaa, Tabora United, and Geita Gold, while they settled for draws against Azam and Kinondoni MC. Currently, Simba holds the 2nd position in the league standings with 36 points, trailing the first-placed Young Africans by seven points.

Mtibwa Sugar faced a tough challenge in their recent league match against Ihefu, resulting in a 2-3 home defeat. Marouf Tchakei made a significant impact by scoring two goals for Ihefu within the first 30 minutes of the match. Although Tiote managed to help Mtibwa Sugar pull one back in the 41st minute of the first half, and an early second-half goal from Juma Liuzio leveled the scores, a defensive lapse led to Elvis Rupia scoring for Ihefu in the 73rd minute, ultimately causing Mtibwa Sugar to finish on the losing side.

However, it's worth noting that Mtibwa Sugar has only secured one victory in their last five matches, which occurred against Mashujaa in December. The remaining matches in this stretch ended in defeats for Mtibwa Sugar.

Simba is the clear favorite and the stronger team in this matchup, and I don't anticipate the hosts facing significant challenges. Given the perceived weakness in Mtibwa Sugar's defensive line, I predict a high-scoring match, with Simba securing victory by a three-goal margin.