Azam FC vs Kagera United Prediction: We expect a flying start from the hosts

Azam will be keen to hold on to their spot on the log when they face off against Kagera United at the Azam Complex on Saturday. The hosts' failure to qualify for the Confederation Cup might be a blessing in disguise as they hope to challenge for the Ligi Kuu Bara title this season. 

Last five matches: DWWWW

The hosts continued their recovery journey with a deserved (0-1) victory over Young Africans on the road. Azam became just the only team to have defeated the league champions twice this year. Azam FC benefited from their opponent's mishaps, taking advantage of ten men Young Africans to score before the break. The result means they have now won four consecutive games in the league this season. 

Coach Rachid Taoussi's men seem back on their feet after their setback against Simba lately. 

Rachid Taoussi's comrades have won five, drawn three, and lost once since the start of this season. They have also won twice, lost once, and drawn a game over their previous four games at home. 

Last five games: LLDLW

The visiting team secured their second win since the season began, defeating Dodoma Jiji at home. Kagera Sugar, who failed to win any of their previous four games, scored twice and conceded once to amass all the points. 

Before then, Kagera Sugar had picked up a point from a combined twelve and headed into the game, filling their defeat against Coastal Union. It has been a disappointing start for the hosts this campaign, as they have scored in four of their last eleven matches. The result means they have now won twice this season, losing six in over eleven starts. 

The guests have picked up eight points from a possible thirty, scoring six while conceding eleven goals. 

Kagera Sugar have had a terrible away record and have lost four in five games. 

Over their previous eighteen meetings, Kagera Sugar SC have won three while Azam have recorded eleven wins and four games ending in a tie. Kagera Sugar have not lived up to expectations in the league this season, and we think they won’t have it easy against their opponent, who can’t afford to drop points here. The most realistic scenario here is a straight victory for the hosts because we can't think of a reason that could stop them here.

Azam FC won’t rest any players since they’re not involved in continental football, and they have the upper hand in the title race, so we expect them to win comfortably here.

I also think they’ll likely get more than a goal before the break for 1.60.

This game will produce more than two goals for 2.08.

Good luck!