Match

Simba vs Tabora United: prediction and stats

Ligi kuu BaraRegular Season - 25Kick-off on March 13, 2027 at 03:30 PM (UTC)KMC Stadium, Dar es Salaam

SimbaTabora United

The Footlab model makes Simba the favourite at 70%, against 21% for a draw and 9% for Tabora United. The most likely score is 1-0.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Simba vs Tabora United?

Simba is a heavy favourite: 1,922 Elo points against 1,577 — a 345-point gap.

Simba win70 %
Draw21 %
Tabora United win9 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Simba have 13 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats; Tabora United have 5, 6 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Simba
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Singida Black Stars(away)2-1Ligi kuu Bara
Aug 19, 2026Pamba Jiji(away)2-1Ligi kuu Bara
Aug 16, 2026Kagera Sugar(away)2-0Ligi kuu Bara
Jul 31, 2026Singida Black Stars(away)2-1CECAFA Club Cup
Jul 28, 2026Jamus(away)0-0CECAFA Club Cup
Tabora United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Coastal Union(away)1-1Ligi kuu Bara
Aug 20, 2026Azam(away)1-2Ligi kuu Bara
Aug 16, 2026JKT Tanzania(away)1-1Ligi kuu Bara
Jun 30, 2026Mbeya City(away)0-0Ligi kuu Bara
Jun 27, 2026Young Africans(away)0-3Ligi kuu Bara

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 5 Simba win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 Tabora United win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 9, 2026Tabora United 0-0 SimbaLigi kuu Bara
Mar 22, 2026Simba 3-0 Tabora UnitedLigi kuu Bara
Feb 2, 2025Tabora United 0-3 SimbaLigi kuu Bara
Aug 18, 2024Simba 3-0 Tabora UnitedLigi kuu Bara
May 6, 2024Simba 2-0 Tabora UnitedLigi kuu Bara
Feb 6, 2024Tabora United 0-4 SimbaLigi kuu Bara

Last archived meeting: Tabora United vs Simba on Apr 9, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Simba score 1.8 and concede 0.3 goals per match over their last 15; Tabora United score 1.1 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 43% probability of over 2.5 goals and 35% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Simba1.80.3105/158/15
Tabora United1.10.958/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Simba sit 2nd in Ligi kuu Bara (9 points from 3 matches) and Tabora United sit 11th (2 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Simba3300629
11Tabora United3021342

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Simba vs Tabora United?
The Footlab model makes Simba the favourite at 70%, against 21% for a draw and 9% for Tabora United.
Where and when is Simba vs Tabora United played?
Simba vs Tabora United is played on March 13, 2027 at 03:30 PM (UTC) at KMC Stadium, in the Ligi kuu Bara.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 43% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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