Simba SC vs Azam FC Prediction: The Derby will produce goals

In this highly competitive encounter, Simba SC will lock horns against Azam FC at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Friday. The hosts march here with a convincing victory over their recent opponent on the road, while the visitors have been formidable this season. Azam FC are yet to taste defeat against Simba SC in their previous four meetings, and we think they’ll maintain the same record here. 

Simba SC (3rd)

Last five games: LDWWW

Abdelhak Benchika's men moved within five points off the top of the log with a game at hand following their (0-4) victory over Tabora United on the road. After struggling to convert their chances in recent weeks, Simba United unleashed their anger on the innocent home side, scoring four goals to cart away the maximum points. 

Simba SC have been underperforming in recent games, as they sit in third spot, five points behind arch-rival Young Africans. Simba SC have made some moves in the transfer market, signing Edwin Balua, Omar Jobe, and Babacar Sarr, to mention a few. These players will further strengthen the team and make them more competitive. 

Simba SC have won four, lost once, and drawn a game on their ground, scoring twelve and conceding seven times. 

Azam FC (2nd)

Last four games: WWWWW

Youssouph Dabo's men continue to soar higher, having gone six games without a defeat. Before the continental break, Azam FC put four goals past a strong Kagera Sugar side to become the highest-scoring team in the division. 

The result came after their phenomenal performance against one of the most in-form teams in the division, as they found the back of the net five times against KMC. 

Azam FC have scored twenty-two goals since the season began, conceding nine times. The visitors have acquired the services of three decent players in their quest to fight for the Tanzania Ligi Kuu Bara trophy. Azam FC have picked up thirty-one points in their last thirteen games and have lost once on the road this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous twenty meetings, Simba SC have won seven while Azam have recorded five wins and eight games ending in a tie. The hosts have not lived up to expectations on their ground this season, and we think they won’t have it easy against their opponent. The visitors have not lost to Simba SC in their last four meetings and are sky-high in confidence coming into this encounter.

Azam FC have scored the most goals this season and have scored in nine consecutive games, while Simba SC have scored in each of their last games on their ground this season. This game won’t deprive us of goals, and we think both sides will get a goal apiece for 1.71.

We expect to see more than two goals here for 1.82.

I think Azam won’t lose this encounter; bet on an away win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 2.57.

Good luck!