Dodoma Jiji vs Simba Prediction: Both teams hoping to return to winning ways

In round 17, Tanzania Ligi Kuu Bara action will see Dodoma Jiji play host to Simba at Jamhuri Stadium. Leading to this game, Dodoma Jiji and Simba have not found victory in recent games. Which side will turn things around?

Dodoma Jiji are off a goalless draw with JKT Tanzania in a game that ended goalless. However, that draw is Dodoma Jiji’s second in a row, with the prior game ending 1-1 with Kagera Sugar. In their last four league games, Dodoma Jiji remain winless as they also suffered defeats at the hands of Geita Gold and Young Africans. This season, Dodoma Jiji have conceded 22 goals from 22 league games while scoring just 16 of their own in the same stretch. Dodoma Jiji are seated 10th spot in the Tanzania Ligi Kuu Bara heading into this game, pulling off just 25 points from a possible 66.

Simba have moved from being a title contender to a side working hard to make it to the CAF Champions League next season. In recent matches, Simba has faced elimination from the CAF Champions League following a loss to Al Ahly while also being eliminated by Mashujaa in the Tanzania Federation Cup. Simba now remain winless in five consecutive matches, a run in which the visitors conceded seven goals. Going into this game, the visitors league record reads 46 points from 21 games, positioning them 3rd in the standings.

Recent league games have not been good for Simba, and their last match also saw them lose to bitter rivals. On the other hand, Dodoma Jiji have not been great either, even though they have avoided defeats in consecutive games. Simba should, however, show character here and respond to their poor form and criticism, as they have the quality needed to win here. In past meetings of this fixture, Dodoma Jiji have not picked a point, and while they do not look improved yet, I am backing the road team to win 0-2 here.