Mtibwa Sugar vs Dodoma Jiji Prediction: Expect a share of the spoils here

Mtibwa Sugar will square off against Dodoma Jiji at the Manungu Stadium on Saturday. The home side haven’t won in the last nine games, while the visitors will be hoping to avenge their first-leg defeat against Mtibwa.

Last five games: LLDLD

The home side's struggle continues as they have failed to win any of their previous nine matches. Despite heading into their recent game hoping to secure all the points, they surrendered to a yet another goalless draw as both sides failed to utilise any of their chances. Mtibwa Sugar's stalemate mean they have won just once on the road this season. Mtibwa Sugar’s strength used to be scoring goals; however, they have failed to score in their last two matches. Mtibwa Sugar have won five, drawn four and lost twice in the previous eleven home matches.

Last five games: LWLLW

The visiting side have been unlucky in their last five matches, with three defeats and two victories. Dodoma Jiji played three of the strongest sides in the division, which ended in a loss. More recently, they won against a strong Azam FC at home, scoring twice before a consolation goal from the visitors. Dodoma Jiji were not the favourite in that particular fixture but found their way into the game and took advantage of the visitors' defensive errors.

Dodoma Jiji are seven points ahead of the relegation zone, picking up twenty-four points over the past twenty-two games.

Dodoma Jiji have won three, lost five and drawn three in the past eleven away games.

The last five games have seen Mtibwa Sugar with two wins, while Dodoma Jiji have recorded two victories and a game ending in a deadlock. Dodoma Jiji are a difficult team to play; however, they have lost their last two away games without scoring. Mtibwa Sugar have lost twice at home this season against Azam FC or Young Africans. This game is dicey and could go both ways, as the visiting sides have been victorious in all four wins in this fixture. We expect both sides to share the spoils at halftime for 1.86.

Both sides will be pleased with a point each for 2.80.

The home side remains the favourite here; bet on a home win or draw and under 2.5 goals for 2.10.

Good luck!