Simba vs Tanganyika: prediction and stats
Ligue 1Regular Season - 10Kick-off on December 8, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Stade Manika, Kolwezi
The Footlab AI model makes Simba the favourite at 37%, against 31% for a draw and 32% for Tanganyika. The most likely score is 1-1. If Simba wins, the most likely score is 1-0.
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.6% of the 2,366 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Oct 14, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Simba vs Tanganyika?
A very open match: only 17 Elo points separate Simba (1,641) and Tanganyika (1,624).
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Probable lineup for Simba vs Tanganyika
Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.
Simba
Not enough data to predict the Simba lineup.
Tanganyika
Not enough data to predict the Tanganyika lineup.
Computed on October 14, 2026 at 07:29 AM (UTC).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Simba have 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 defeats; Tanganyika have 6, 5 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2026 | Maniema Union(home) | 2-1 | Ligue 1 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Vita Club(home) | 0-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Jun 14, 2026 | JSK(away) | 0-1 | Ligue 1 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Céleste(away) | 1-1 | Ligue 1 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Saint Eloi Lupopo(home) | 0-3 | Ligue 1 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Tshinkunku(home) | 3-2 | Ligue 1 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Saint-Luc(home) | 2-2 | Ligue 1 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Sanga Balende(home) | 3-1 | Ligue 1 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Malole(away) | 1-3 | Ligue 1 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Blessing(away) | 0-1 | Ligue 1 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Simba wins, 1 draw, 2 Tanganyika wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Simba 2-2 Tanganyika | Ligue 1 |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Tanganyika 1-2 Simba | Ligue 1 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Tanganyika 0-2 Simba | Ligue 1 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Simba 1-2 Tanganyika | Ligue 1 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Simba 1-0 Tanganyika | Ligue 1 |
| Nov 16, 2024 | Tanganyika 4-0 Simba | Ligue 1 |
How many goals should we expect?
Simba score 0.6 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Tanganyika score 1.3 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 39% probability of over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simba | 0.6 | 1.3 | 3 | 5/15 | 4/15 |
| Tanganyika | 1.3 | 1.0 | 6 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Simba sit 4th in Ligue 1 (50 points from 30 matches) and Tanganyika sit 6th (44 points from 30 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Simba | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 33 | 27 | 50 |
| 6 | Tanganyika | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 38 | 32 | 44 |
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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Simba vs Tanganyika?
- The Footlab AI model makes Simba the favourite at 37%, against 31% for a draw and 32% for Tanganyika.
- Where and when is Simba vs Tanganyika played?
- Simba vs Tanganyika is played on December 8, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Stade Manika, in the Ligue 1.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab AI model gives a 39% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.6% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.