Simba SC vs Azam FC Prediction: The visitors can pull a surprise stunt here

ON TUESDAY, Simba SC will square off against Azam FC at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium. The home side will strive to bounce back from their defeats in the champions league, while the visitors will aim to reduce the deficit at the top.

Simba SC (2nd)

Last five matches: WWWWW

Simba SC have been terrific over their last five games; they have won five with just a clean sheet. After their slim win away from home over a strong Dodoma Jiji, Simba SC defeated Singida BS to reduce Young Africans' lead at the top of the log. Simba head here without a win in their last CAF Champions League games and must now focus on league action.

They face strife competition from Young Africans, and anything aside from three points here will dent their chances of challenging Yanga Boys to the title. Simba SC won nine and drew one in the last ten home games.

Azam FC (4th)

Last five games: LWWLL

The Bakers used to be the next thing after Young Africans and Simba SC; however, they face a more difficult competitor this season in Singida BS. If Azam FC fail to win any of their two upcoming matches, they might lose their spot to relentless Singida BS. Azam FC have lost three and won twice over their last five games. More recently, they lost to Dodoma Jiji as the home side scored twice at halftime before a consolation goal from the visitors.

Azam FC have won four, lost three and lost four in the last eleven away games.

Expert Betting Tips

Simba SC have won seven, while Azam C have recorded four victories and eight games ending in a share of the spoils over their previous nineteen meetings. Simba SC head here two days after their defeat in the champions league; they looked really exhausted and might not deliver the right performance here. However, we expect both sides to get on the scoresheet for 1.96.

This game is looking like both sides will settle for a point here. Bet on a full-time draw for 4.00.

The visitors might even pull a surprise stunt here; bet on an away win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 3.20.

Good luck!