Simba SC vs Young Africans Prediction: This Derby will end in a share of the spoils

Simba SC will square off with Young Africans at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium on Sunday. With five games to wrap up the season, the home side must win here to stand a chance of challenging the visitors for the Ligi Kuu Bara trophy.

Last five games: WWDWW

Robertinho's men have been fantastic this season but have been overshadowed by their arch-rival. Simba SC are unbeaten in their last eight games, winning fourteen while sharing the spoils four times. More recently, they defeated Ihefu on the road to secure their eighteenth victory of the season. They have scored the most goals (60) this season while conceding (14) goals in this campaign.

Simba SC have won nine and drawn twice at home this season.

Last five games: WWWWW

Charles Boniface's men have been phenomenal since their last defeat against Ihefu, with twelve consecutive victories. Young Africans kept ten clean sheets in the previous twelve matches. Recently, they put five goals past Kagera Sugar as they continue to dominate at the top of the log. Young Africans are eight points clear at the top of the log with sixty-eight points from a possible seventh five and can’t afford to lose here. Young Africans have won ten and drawn once away from home this season.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Over their previous sixteen meetings, Young Africans have won five while Simba SC have recorded three victories and eight games ending in a share of the spoils.

Their last three meetings have ended in a deadlock.

Both sides have played out a total of under 2.5 goals in their last seven matches.

Both teams have been outstanding this season, and this game could go both ways. Young Africans are always the superior here, and we expect them to strike first for 2.50.

Simba SC and Young Africans are the two best sides in the division, and it’ll be hard to separate these guys; bet on a full-time draw for 2.87.

We expect a total of under 2.5 goals here for 1.50.

Good luck!