Young Africans vs Simba: match statistics
Young Africans are displaying impressive home form with a streak of seven consecutive wins and a 100% win rate at their own stadium. The hosts have scored as many as 26 goals this season, conceding only 2, which gives them a goal difference of +23 and an average of 3.57 goals per home match. Simba, despite a decent away form (67% win rate), shows significantly lower offensive efficiency with only 1.33 goals on average per away match. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.52 vs 0.81), as does their advantage in shots on target (6.8 vs 1.33). Considering Young Africans' dominance at home and their decisive advantage in all key offensive and defensive parameters, a home win is the most likely scenario for this match.
Young Africans vs Simba: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Young Africans played against Simba in Ligi kuu Bara (Tanzania). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Young Africans has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Simba has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Young Africans scores 2.89 goals per game and allows 0.22. Simba scores 1.78 and allows 0.44. Games in this league average 1.93 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 22% of Young Africans's games and 22% of Simba's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 44%, compared with league averages of 31% for BTTS and 30% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Young Africans has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.45 per game. Young Africans takes 7.3 shots per game, while Simba takes 7.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Young Africans leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 1.78 goals per game after halftime. Simba leads at halftime in 67% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Young Africans's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Simba, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligi kuu Bara games average 1.93 goals. Both teams score in 31% of games, and 30% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Young Africans are displaying impressive home form with a streak of seven consecutive wins and a 100% win rate at their own stadium. The hosts have scored as many as 26 goals this season, conceding only 2, which gives them a goal difference of +23 and an average of 3.57 goals per home match. Simba, despite a decent away form (67% win rate), shows significantly lower offensive efficiency with only 1.33 goals on average per away match. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.52 vs 0.81), as does their advantage in shots on target (6.8 vs 1.33). Considering Young Africans' dominance at home and their decisive advantage in all key offensive and defensive parameters, a home win is the most likely scenario for this match.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Young Africans | Simba | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.93 | 0.62 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Young Africans is 88% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Young Africans · 1.6 pts / game - Simba
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Young Africans is 62% better for: goals scored per game.
2.89 goals / game - Young Africans · 1.78 goals / game - Simba
Young Africans is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.22 goals / game - Young Africans · 0.44 goals / game - Simba
Young Africans scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 games), while Simba keeps a clean sheet in 67% (6 of 9 games).
Simba scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Young Africans keeps a clean sheet in 78% (7 of 9 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Young Africans
Over / Under - Simba
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Simba is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.89 pts / game - Young Africans · 2.33 pts / game - Simba
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Young Africans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 89%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Simba - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +10 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Young Africans
Simba
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligi kuu Bara).
Teams vs league
| Young Africans | Liga | Simba | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.11 | 1.93 | ▲ 2.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 22% | 31% | ▼ 22% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 30% | ▲ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 78% | 41% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 52% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 57% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Young Africans vs Simba?
The Ligi kuu Bara match finished Young Africans 0:0 Simba. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Young Africans vs Simba?
Young Africans score 2.89 goals per game on average and Simba 1.78. The Ligi kuu Bara average is 1.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 30% of games. Both teams score in 22% of Young Africans's matches and 22% of Simba's.
What form are Young Africans and Simba in?
Over the last 5 games Young Africans have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Simba 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Young Africans vs Simba?
The statistical background for Young Africans vs Simba — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.