Young Africans vs Mbeya City Prediction: We anticipate a goal for both sides here

Following their (1-1) draw against Simba a few days ago, In-form Mbeya City will square off against Young Africans at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Friday. Can the visitors record another great result against two heavyweights in the space of a week?

Last five games: WWWWW

Yanga Boys produced one of their best performances of the season against Singida BS as they thrashed them (4-1). Two goals in both halves secured them all the points. The result was followed by another tremendous (2-0) win on the road against Dodoma FC.

The victory against Dodoma Jiji away from home means Young Africans have now won nine out of their last eleven games, with two ending in a draw. Young Africans are undefeated in the previous fifty-one games in the league; however, they have won three and drawn twice in their last five home matches this season.

Last five games: WDDDD

Despite their poor start to the season, Mbeya City have been impressive in recent weeks. They have won four, drawn seven and lost twice in the last thirteen games. On matchday 12, they settled for a goalless draw against Geita Gold (their first this season). They came from a goal down to secure a point against Simba in game week 13. Mbeya are a great attacking side and have scored nineteen times this season, two less than Young Africans.

Mbeya City have won twice, drawn two and lost once away from home in the last five matches.

It has been a tough contest between both sides in the previous five meetings, with a win for Young Lions and four stalemates. Young Africans will struggle against the visitors but won’t seize to secure all the points as they play at home. To be on the safe side, bet on a home win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 1.70.

Both sides might get a goal each here for 2.09.

Young Africans might secure a halftime win here for 1.86.

Good luck!