A key match in Ligi kuu Bara as both teams are battling for the top positions. With Simba in 2nd position and Azam placed 3rd, this promises to be an exciting meeting. Read on to find out more!
- Simba has the most scored goals (39) in Ligi kuu Bara
- Azam has the most scored goals in the second half (17) in Ligi kuu Bara
The hosts Simba saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Ligi kuu Bara. That game was an away game at Dodoma Jiji, so at least Simba are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Simba form and stats
7-0-1 is the performance here at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium so far in the Ligi kuu Bara, giving Simba a total of 21 from their 8 games here. Outstanding results! The team is able to perform also as the away side, as they are nurturing a very healthy winning streak of six straight victories regardless of arena. After failing to beat Ruvu Shooting here at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Simba has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with five wins in a row.
Simba enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Dodoma Jiji's place. The match ended 2-1. Previous to that game, a CAF Champions League home match hosting Platinum in a game that was won 4-0.
Simba are an "over 2,5 goals" team alone here at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in their league games, having scored an impressive 21 goals in 8 matches. Defensively Simba have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (1 in 8 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Azam form and stats
As the visiting team in Ligi kuu Bara matches, Azam have produced an overall stat of 4-2-2 so far.
It's the second away game in a row for Azam, but there's smiles all around after the 1-0 victory versus Polisi Tanzania (placed 7th) in the Ligi kuu Bara last time out. A draw for Azam before that, at their own venue hosting Ruvu Shooting (2-2).
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Azam as they have only managed to score 6 times from 8 away games in the league. Azam are tighter than a frog's bottom, as only 3 away goals have been conceded so far.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: Simba won five, Azam won two and three draws. two games with over 2,5 goals, eight matches with two goals or less.Simba missing players
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| Simba | Azam | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 12 | 7 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 39 | 21 | 5 | Scored | S | 1 | 6 | 24 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | Conceded | C | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 94% |
| 75% | 75% | 33% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 25% | 53% |
| 50% | 50% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 0% | 29% |
| 31% | 38% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 18% |
| 12% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| 25% | 0% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 12% | 29% |
| 62% | 88% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 62% | 53% |
| 12% | 12% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 38% | 24% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0.6 | 0.4 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8.2 | 6.5 | 4.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5.5 | 10.4 | 9.6 |
| 3.8 | 2.9 | 2.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| 67% | 91% | 71% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 17% | 29% | 53% |
- Azam has the most scored goals in the second half (17) in Ligi kuu Bara
- Azam have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Simba has the fewest conceded goals (1) at home in Ligi kuu Bara
- Simba has the fewest conceded goals (6) in Ligi kuu Bara
- Simba has the fewest matches under the total-line (3) in Ligi kuu Bara
- Simba has the most clean sheets (7) at home in Ligi kuu Bara
- Simba has the most matches over the total-line (6) in Ligi kuu Bara
- Simba has the most scored goals (21) at home in Ligi kuu Bara
- Simba has the most scored goals (39) in Ligi kuu Bara
- Simba has the most scored goals in the first half (22) in Ligi kuu Bara
- Simba has the the best goal difference (+20) at home in Ligi kuu Bara
- Simba has the the best goal difference (+33) in Ligi kuu Bara
- 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 Azam have scored away.
- Simba haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Simba is in the best form (6-0-0)
| 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 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 22 | 44 |
| 2 | Simba | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 33 | 38 |
| 3 | Azam | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 32 |
| 4 | Biashara United | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -2 | 29 |
| 5 | Ruvu Shooting | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
| 6 | KMC | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 25 |
| 7 | Polisi Tanzania | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 23 |
| 8 | Kagera Sugar | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -1 | 22 |
| 9 | Tanzania Prisons | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -1 | 22 |
| 10 | Dodoma Jiji | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | -3 | 22 |
| 11 | Mtibwa Sugar | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | -4 | 22 |
| 12 | JKT Tanzania | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 9 | -2 | 20 |
| 13 | Coastal Union | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -11 | 20 |
| 14 | Gwambina | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 19 |
| 15 | Namungo | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -3 | 18 |
| 16 | Mwadui | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 34 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 14 | -21 | 15 |
| 17 | Mbeya City | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15 | -13 | 14 |
| 18 | Ihefu | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 15 | -18 | 13 |