Simba SC: Stats, Form and Betting Guide
Simba SC are one of Tanzania's two giant clubs, based in Dar es Salaam. They have 22 league titles. When betting on Simba, check their CAF schedule, team news and whether the match is the Kariakoo derby.
Simba SC in 2026/27: stats
From the league table after matches up to 3 November 2026. Last five: WWWWW
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30points
10-0-0won-drawn-lost
3.00points per game
2.3scored per game
0.6conceded per game
| P | W-D-L | GF/g | GA/g | Pts/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 5-0-0 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 3.00 |
| Away | 5 | 5-0-0 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 3.00 |
What the numbers say for betting
- Simba SC matches average 2.9 goals, more than the league average of 2.4. Higher totals are why Over 2.5 is often priced short in their games.
- 0% of their games ended level (league: 20%). They rarely draw, so the 1X2 result usually settles one way or the other.
- They take 3.00 points per game at home and 3.00 away. Their away results are as good as their home results so far.
- After 10 games one result moves these numbers a lot. Use them with team form and team news, not on their own.
Where they sit
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simba SC | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 6 | +17 | 30 | WWWWW |
| 2 | Young Africans | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 5 | +18 | 25 | WLDWW |
| 3 | Azam FC | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 8 | +11 | 23 | WLWWW |
| 4 | JKT Tanzania | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | −1 | 17 | WWWDL |
| 5 | Dodoma Jiji | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 16 | WDWDD |
| 6 | Polisi Tanzania | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 15 | LDDLW |
| 7 | Namungo | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 15 | −3 | 15 | LWWWL |
| 8 | Mashujaa | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 15 | −4 | 15 | WWLLW |
| 9 | Singida Black Stars | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 12 | +3 | 14 | LDLWL |
| 10 | Coastal Union | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | −4 | 14 | LWLWD |
| 11 | Mbeya City | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | −4 | 13 | LLLLW |
| 12 | TRA United | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 11 | WLDDW |
| 13 | Geita Gold | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 | −7 | 9 | LLDDL |
| 14 | Pamba Jiji | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 17 | −7 | 6 | WDDLL |
| 15 | Fountain Gate | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 | −10 | 6 | LDDLL |
| 16 | Kagera Sugar | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 22 | −13 | 6 | WDLLL |
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Sources: FotMob: Simba SC overview with Premier League table · BetExplorer: Ligi Kuu Bara 2026/2027 results · BetExplorer: Ligi Kuu Bara 2026/2027 summary (round 11 results) · The Citizen: Can flawless Simba finally dethrone dominant Yanga? · Pan Africa Football: Premier League qualification playoffs
Club profile
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Simba Sports Club |
| Nickname | Wekundu wa Msimbazi (the Reds of Msimbazi) |
| Founded | 1936, first as Queens, then Sunderland. Renamed Simba in 1971. |
| City | Kariakoo area, Dar es Salaam |
| Home ground | Benjamin Mkapa Stadium (60,000 seats) is named by CAF. Uhuru Stadium was used for the 2026/27 home derby. |
| League titles | 22 (most recent in 2020/21) |
| Continental honours | CAF Cup runners-up 1993 |
Rivals and derbies
Simba's biggest rival is Young Africans, also known as Yanga. Their match is the Kariakoo derby, named after the Dar es Salaam area where both clubs began. Derby form often counts for less than usual. Pressure and crowd size can change how both teams play.
Simba SC betting example: Simba vs Azam FC
Say you stake (the money you bet) TSh 1,000 on Simba to win in the 1X2 market. The odds are 2.10 (example odds).
| Final score | Your bet | Return on TSh 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 2–1 Simba | Win | TSh 2,100.00 |
| 1–1 | Lose | TSh 0.00 |
| 0–1 Azam | Lose | TSh 0.00 |
If the match ends 2–1 to Simba, you get TSh 1,000 × 2.10 = TSh 2,100. Your profit is TSh 1,100. A draw or an Azam win loses the bet. Check other amounts in the payout calculator.
How to bet on Simba SC matches
You bet on Simba matches by checking a few factors before every game. None of them makes a result certain.
- CAF fixtures. Simba entered the 2026/27 CAF Champions League. A midweek trip in Africa can mean tired legs or a rotated team at the weekend.
- Home ground. Simba play in Dar es Salaam, where they have big crowds. Away games in far regions mean long travel.
- Pitch. Uhuru Stadium has an artificial surface. Some away grounds have uneven grass pitches.
- Derby pressure. Matches against Yanga are tense. Do not assume recent form will carry over.
- Team news. Check injuries and suspensions before you bet.
Read our guide on team form to judge recent results properly.
Popular markets for Simba SC matches
- 1X2 – Simba win, draw or opponent win.
- Asian handicap – useful when Simba are big favourites.
- GG/NG – whether both teams score.
- Draw no bet – your stake comes back if the match is a draw.
Common mistakes
- Backing Simba every week. Big clubs still drop points, especially away from Dar es Salaam.
- Ignoring CAF trips. A long journey in Africa can affect the next league match.
- Treating the derby like a normal game. Tension can make it tight and low-scoring.
- Putting Simba in long accumulators. Each extra match lowers your chance. See accumulator bets.
FAQ
Where does Simba SC play home games?
Simba play home games in Dar es Salaam. CAF names Benjamin Mkapa Stadium as their home. Their 2026/27 home derby with Young Africans was set for Uhuru Stadium.
How many league titles has Simba SC won?
Simba have won 22 Tanzanian league titles. That is the second-highest total in the country, behind Young Africans.
Who are Simba SC's biggest rivals?
Young Africans (Yanga). Their match is called the Kariakoo derby.
Related guides
- NBC Premier League betting guide
- Tanzania betting hub
- What is 1X2 in betting?
- Home advantage in betting
- Head-to-head records in betting
Sources
- CAF: Simba eye TotalEnergies CAF Champions League glory
- Wikiwand: Simba SC
- FotMob: Simba SC overview
- The Citizen: Simba and Yanga league showdown at Uhuru Stadium
- The Guardian (Tanzania): Tanzania's CAF quartet await continental fate
Next matches: our predictions
Saturday 21 November
JKT TanzaniavsSimba SC
Our pickSimba SC, draw no bet1.5067% chance