Azam FC vs Simba SC Prediction: The Mzizima Derby will end in favour of the hosts

In this highly competitive encounter, Azam will be keen to hold on to their spot on the log when they face off against Simba SC at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Thursday. Both teams head here with a convincing win in their last game, and we expect nothing but an exciting matchup. Azam FC are yet to taste defeat against Simba SC in their previous five meetings, and we think they’ll maintain the same record here. 

Last five games: WWDWW

Youssouph Dabo's men continue to soar higher, having gone twenty games without a defeat. Azam FC are holding on to the second spot on the log after their decent run. They head here with a (2-0) victory over Mtibwa Sugar on the road, as Feisal Salum and Gibril Sillah scored a goal each to secure the maximum points. The result came after their phenomenal performance against one of Nunmgo in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup, scoring four and conceding once. 

Azam FC have scored fifty-two goals since the season began, conceding sixteen times. The hosts have acquired the services of three decent players in their quest to fight for the Tanzania Ligi Kuu Bara trophy, and all have been influential since their arrival.

Azam FC have picked up thirty-two points in their last thirteen games on their ground, conceding ten and scoring thirty-two.

Last five games: DLDWW

The hosts bounced back with two consecutive victories as they closed the gap at the top of the log. Simba SC head here with a (0-2) win against Mtibwa Sugar and another (0-2) victory over a struggling Tabora United team. Both opponents are actually heading to Division Two as they occupy the last spot on the log. 

Simba SC have been underperforming in recent games, as they sit in third spot, twelve points behind arch-rival Young Africans. Simba SC have won eight, lost once, and drawn three games on the road this season, scoring twenty-four and conceding twelve times. 

Over their previous twenty meetings, Simba SC have won seven while Azam have recorded five wins and eight games ending in a tie. The guests have not lived up to expectations in the league this season, and we think they won’t have it easy against their opponent. At the same time, Azam have not lost to Simba SC in their last five meetings and are sky-high in confidence coming into this encounter with twenty undefeated run.

Azam FC have scored the second-highest goals this season and are fighting for a second-place finish. They have a very focused coach who’ll be keen to showcase his tactical skills against a top opponent. Simba SC have been below par lately, and their last two victories were against struggling sides. 

The hosts are the favourite here, and we are so confident they’ll at least secure a point here. 

We also expect both teams to get a goal apiece for 1.92.

The hosts have the right players to get a halftime victory here for 2.90.

Good luck!