Simba vs Bravos do Maquis Prediction: Simba will run riot in this opener

Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium will host the CAF Confederation Cup encounter between Simba and Bravos do Maquis. The home team come in as the favourite, while the visiting team has struggled to win in recent games. How will this encounter unfold?

Simba's last encounter was against Pamba, and they secured a win. In an encounter that ended 0-1, Leonel Ateba's lone strike was the difference, securing maximum points for Simba. In the meantime, Simba have won their last five matches, defeating Tanzania Prisons, Namungo, Mashujaa, and Kinondoni MC. In that run of games, Simba scored ten goals while failing to concede.

Bravos do Maquis' last game was against Academica, and they drew. However, Bravos do Maquis have failed to win any of their last four matches, losing to Interclube, while they drew Sagrada and CD Lunda Sul in that run. In the meantime, Bravos do Maquis' lone win in recent times was against C.R.D Libolo, an encounter that ended 1-0. Bravos do Maquis scored two goals in their last five matches while conceding three. 

Simba should have no problems winning this game at home. While Bravos do Maquis are on the road, the visiting team are below the level they attained the previous season. This game should be one-sided, and I expect them to win with goals.