Mtibwa Sugar vs Namungo Prediction: The home team can't afford to drop points at this crucial stage

In their attempt to escape relegation, Mtibwa Sugar must amass the maximum points when they face off against Namungo at the Manungu Stadium on Monday. The visitors have failed to win any of their previous ten away games but are presently safe while Mtibwa Sugar are fighting to remain in the division. 

Mtibwa Sugar (16th)

Last five games: LLLWL

Mtibwa Sugar made a great stride in their attempt to survive relegation this season when they defeated Tabora United but couldn’t maintain their momentum, losing (1-3) against Young Africans at home. Mtibwa Sugar drew the first blood before the break but conceded three in the second half as Young Africans crawled back into the game and carted away the maximum points. That was one of their chances of remaining in the league but they are presently with another opportunity to secure the maximum points at home when they face off against Namungo. 

Mtibwa Sugar are fighting in every match to ensure they remain in the division; unfortunately, they lack the right manpower to compete in the league. 

Mtibwa, who endured relegation with three points last campaign, are sitting comfortably at the bottom of the log, securing twenty points from a combined seventy-seven. Mtibwa Sugar have won four, lost seven, and drawn twice on their ground this season. 

Namungo (8th)

Last five games: WDLWD

The guests have been impressive on their ground but not on the road lately, heading here with a stalemate against Dodoma Jiji. Namungo are presently safe in the league but can’t continue to play recklessly as they are just five points ahead of the relegation playoff spot. The Southern Killers have always been a solid side against teams above them and not below them. Namungo have picked up thirty-one points from a combined eighty-one. Their recent result means Namungo will now go seven points behind the continental spot and five points above the relegation zone. Namungo have won once, lost seven, and drawn six away from home this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous nine meetings, Mtibwa Sugar have won once while Namungo have five and three games ending in a tie. The hosts are desperately in need of the maximum points here, with three games to end the season to survive relegation. Unfortunately, it’s going to be difficult against a solid Namungo team.

Mtibwa Sugar's next two games are on the road against Mashujaa FC and Ihefu, who are fighting to remain in the league. It’s a make or break for the hosts who can’t afford to drop points here; bet on a home win for 2.61.

We expect both teams to settle for a halftime stalemate for 1.85.

This game will produce less than a goal for 2.23.

Good luck!