Simba are thought of as favourites to win this home fixture against Dodoma Jiji, if the league standings are anything to judge by. Or are we eyeing a possible shock?
- Simba have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (2) in Ligi kuu Bara
- Dodoma Jiji have the the worst goal difference (-8) away in Ligi kuu Bara
These are active days for the host team, as they played only three days ago in the Ligi kuu Bara. This match was also played here at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Dodoma Jiji have had more rest.
Simba form and stats
Simba have been very solid at home in the Ligi kuu Bara so far, with 23 points collected from 9 matches (7-2-0). This has contributed greatly to their 2nd position in the table. After failing to beat Young Africans here at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Simba has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with four wins in a row.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Simba, as their goalkeeper has completely shut out the opponents for 288 minutes in the Ligi kuu Bara.
Simba's last game was hosting Biashara United (placed 13th) and winning 3-0.
Simba are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 11 goals in 9 games. Simba have showed great defending skills in these home games, allowing the opposition to score only 2 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Dodoma Jiji form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Dodoma Jiji so far with only 8 points returning home. The records show 2-2-4 (win-draw-lose).
Dodoma has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Ruvu Shooting for a 1-1 draw.
Prior to that match, the Dodoma Jiji manager faced defeat when travelling to KMC and losing 0-2.Dodoma Jiji are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels in the league. They have only managed 4 goals from 8 away games. Dodoma Jiji's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 12 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
It's not the first time these two teams get together this season, as the statistics show this recent game: Dodoma Jiji - Simba 0-1. Simba-Dodoma Jiji H2H statistics last three meetings regardless of arena: Simba three wins, Dodoma Jiji zero wins, zero draws. two of these three matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Simba missing players
Dodoma Jiji missing players
| Simba | Dodoma Jiji | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 9 | 3 | Played | P | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | 7 | 3 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 19 | 11 | 5 | Scored | S | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Conceded | C | 9 | 12 | 19 |
| 75% | 78% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 88% |
| 31% | 33% | 33% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 69% |
| 31% | 33% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 25% | 25% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 12% | 6% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 25% | 22% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 25% | 44% |
| 62% | 78% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 25% |
| 38% | 22% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 75% | 62% | 44% |
| 5.8 | 6.1 | 5.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| 2.9 | 2.9 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.5 | 6.4 | 7.5 |
| 2.1 | 1.3 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.8 | 1.1 | 2.3 |
| 56% | 92% | 83% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 29% | 38% | 29% |
| 3.6 | 3.6 | 5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| 1 | 1 | 1.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
- Dodoma Jiji have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Dodoma Jiji have the the worst goal difference (-8) away in Ligi kuu Bara
- Simba have not yet lost a game at home.
- Simba have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Simba have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Simba have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Dodoma Jiji have scored away.
- Simba have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (2) in Ligi kuu Bara
- Simba have the most clean sheets (7) at home in Ligi kuu Bara
- Simba have the most points (23) at home in Ligi kuu Bara
- Simba have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Young Africans | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 25 | 45 |
| 2 | Simba | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 34 |
| 3 | Namungo | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 25 |
| 4 | Azam | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 25 |
| 5 | Mbeya City | 17 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 25 |
| 6 | KMC | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 22 |
| 7 | Polisi Tanzania | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -2 | 22 |
| 8 | Geita Gold | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -1 | 21 |
| 9 | Kagera Sugar | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -4 | 21 |
| 10 | Coastal Union | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 18 |
| 11 | Dodoma Jiji | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 18 |
| 12 | Ruvu Shooting | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 | -8 | 17 |
| 13 | Biashara United | 17 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 16 |
| 14 | Mtibwa Sugar | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -6 | 16 |
| 15 | Mbeya Kwanza | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | -5 | 14 |
| 16 | Tanzania Prisons | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -12 | 13 |
