Young Africans vs Simba SC Prediction: This high-profile Kariakoo Derby will end in favour of the hosts

On Friday, Simba SC will face off against the reigning Tanzania Premier League Champions, Young Africans, at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. The visitors have had a terrible run in this campaign, with nine points behind arch-rival Young Africans. At the same time, Yanga Boys have been exceptional, and they will be looking to end the visitors' dreams of challenging them for the Ligi Kuu Bara title. The Kariakoo Derby has always been a head-scratching fixture, and we expect nothing but an end-to-end encounter with lots of exciting moments. 

Last five games: WWWLW

The Yanga Boys bounced back from their recent defeat against Azam FC, scoring three unanswered goals against Singida BS. Guede Gnadou's brace and Aziz Ki's goals were all they needed to amass all the points. 

Young Africans have now scored in nine consecutive games in the league as they remain at the top of the log. 

They have improved defensively, conceding the fewest goals in the division and have also been the best offensive side thus far. Yanga Boys have picked up fifty-five points from a combined sixty-three. 

Stephane Aziz Ki has either scored or provided an assist in nine consecutive matches for the Young Africans, taking his tally to fourteen goals in the league.

As Yanga Boys gear up for this Kariakoo Derby, it must be noted that they have lost just two games in their last eleven games on the road this season.

Last four games: LWWWD

Benchika men extended their unbeaten run in the league to four following their disappointing stalemate on the road. They fought tooth and nail to split points against an average Ihefu side on the road, and that summarised their performance lately.The result came after they were knocked out by newly promoted Mashujaa in the Tanzania FA Cup. They are presently nine points behind the league leaders, having won forty-six points from a combined sixty.

Simba SC have maintained a decent record on the road this, winning eight and sharing the spoils twice over their last ten games. 

The Kariakoo Derby has produced lots of exciting matches, with Young Africans winning six and Simba securing four victories. Moreover, a total of eight games have ended in a share of the spoils. Yanga Boys are up and running in the division with the aim of defending their title. They have lost twice this season and have scored the most goals. On the other hand, Simba SC's recent run have proven they're not worthy to unseat the reigning champions, and there are no signs of improvement. The visitors can revive their hope of winning the Ligi Kuu Bara Trophy if they secure all the points here. However, there are no indications that they’re up for it, especially after settling for a stalemate against Ihefu on the road. We are backing Yanga Boys to get the better of their opponent here for 2.22.

We also expect both teams to get a goal apiece here for 1.95.

Simba SC won’t give up without a fight, so we expect them to at least settle for a halftime stalemate here for 1.95.

Good luck!