Simba SC vs Namungo FC Prediction: The wounded lions won’t spare their guests

Following their humiliating display against arch-rival Young Africans, Simba SC will be keen to bounce back as they host another strong team at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Thursday.

Last five games: WWWWL

The hosts suffered their first defeat of the season as coach Robertinho was relieved of his duty. Simba SC conceded five times for the first time since 2019 against Al Ahly. It was an unbelievable scene at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium as Young Africans ran riot against their closest rival. The six-goal thriller was a game to forget for the hosts' defenders, who were off duty after the break.

The loss ended their unbeaten run across all competitions in fourteen matches. Simba dropped to the third spot on the log but have played fewer games than both Young Africans and Azam FC.

Simba SC have won three and lost once at home this season, scoring eight and conceding six.

Last five games: DDLWD

After their shocking victory over Azam FC, Namungo failed to keep up with the pace as they shared the spoils against Coastal Union. The visitors fired blanks as nothing could separate them from the hosts. They have managed one win in their last ten games in the league.

Namungo always play their best games on the road, having lost four of their previous fourteen games away from home.

Over their previous nine games, Simba have won six and drawn three times. Simba SC head here with a new interim coach as they parted ways with Robertinho following their (1-5) home defeat. They were seriously hurt, and another loss at home will be unacceptable. On the other hand, Namungo have managed one win in ten games and hardly concede much against the top sides. However, Simba SC will be desperate to bounce back, and the players will be keen to impress their new coach; bet on a total of over 2.5 goals for 1.97.

We expect Simba SC to get a halftime win here for 1.81.

Namungo are a strong side, and we think they’ll get a goal here; bet on BTTS for 2.71.

Good luck!