Pre-match most people would expect a notable gap in quality between these teams based on results so far, with Azam ahead of KMC by 24 points.
- Azam have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- KMC is in the worst form (0-1-5)
It's no vacation for neither Azam nor KMC as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Azam form and stats
Azam have been very solid at home in the Ligi kuu Bara so far, with 31 points collected from 12 matches (10-1-1). This has contributed greatly to their 3rd position in the table. There’s a good atmosphere here at Chamazi Stadium after three straight home wins.
Azam's previous game was also played at home, ending 1-0 versus KMC (placed 13th). The home side are looking to build on that result. At last, a league victory after three matches without one.
Before that, Azam played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Simba.Azam have only conceded 9 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
KMC form and stats
KMC have only collected 5 points from their away games in the Ligi kuu Bara, after 0-5-7 (12 played). The loyal fans travelling with their beloved KMC have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone twelve consecutive matches without winning on the road.
KMC have been frustrated by their lack of goals lately, as they haven't scored in the league since they found the net 183 minutes ago. Nzigamasabo was the goal scorer.
KMC are travelling again after losing away to Azam in their previous match (0-1).
A 0-1 loss hosting Young Africans before that.Low-scoring game? 12 of this side's last 16 league fixtures have had two or less goals.
The attacking power of KMC when travelling is not overwhelming with 7 goals scored from 12 league matches away. 14 goals have been conceded by KMC in these games.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting ended Azam - KMC 1-0, earlier this season. Azam-KMC H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Azam five wins, KMC three wins, two draws. six of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).
Azam missing players
KMC missing players
| Azam | KMC | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 24 | 12 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 12 | 24 |
| 14 | 10 | 4 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 7 | 11 |
| 39 | 24 | 12 | Scored | S | 3 | 7 | 20 |
| 24 | 9 | 2 | Conceded | C | 5 | 14 | 27 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | 88% |
| 58% | 58% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 42% | 54% |
| 46% | 50% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 25% | 38% |
| 25% | 25% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 17% | 17% |
| 17% | 25% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 54% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 42% | 50% |
| 38% | 50% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 8% | 21% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 58% | 42% |
| 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 3.1 | 3.9 |
| 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 1 | 1.1 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9.1 | 11.4 | 9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.2 | 7.4 | 8 |
| 3.5 | 5.2 | 4.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| 46% | 38% | 71% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| 7.3 | 5.9 | 4.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.5 | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| 2.3 | 2.1 | 1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
- Azam have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Azam have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Azam have scored at least twice as many goals at home as KMC have scored away.
- Azam have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Azam have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Azam haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- KMC have the fewest points (5) away in Ligi kuu Bara
- KMC have the most conceded goals in the first half (18) in Ligi kuu Bara
- KMC have yet to win a game away.
- KMC is in the worst form (0-1-5)
| 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 | 23 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 32 | 62 |
| 2 | Simba | 23 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 55 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 7 | 41 | 54 |
| 3 | Azam | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 39 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 47 |
| 4 | Singida Big Stars | 23 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 44 |
| 5 | Geita Gold | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 28 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 34 |
| 6 | Kagera Sugar | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 14 | -1 | 32 |
| 7 | Ihefu | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 24 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 17 | -2 | 30 |
| 8 | Namungo | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 29 |
| 9 | Mtibwa Sugar | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 19 | -7 | 29 |
| 10 | Coastal Union | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 28 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 21 | -8 | 25 |
| 11 | Mbeya City | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 35 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 21 | -8 | 24 |
| 12 | Dodoma Jiji | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 18 | 31 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 16 | -13 | 24 |
| 13 | KMC | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 23 |
| 14 | Tanzania Prisons | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 18 | -14 | 22 |
| 15 | Polisi Tanzania | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 32 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 17 | -14 | 19 |
| 16 | Ruvu Shooting | 24 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 12 | -15 | 17 |
