Singida Black Stars Chase Another Win Against Tusker

Singida Black Stars have scored 11 goals in their three matches this season and conceded just once. Now they must show that the run can continue when Tusker visit on Sunday.

Momentum on the line

Singida have won all three of their games so far, and the Airtel Stadium crowd will expect the momentum to carry into this second preliminary round tie. Tusker arrive with a more mixed record, having collected a win, a draw and a defeat in their opening matches.

Form: goals at home and away

Singida’s attack has been relentless. They have scored three times at home and eight on the road, averaging close to four goals a game. Their goals have come throughout matches, with three arriving between the 16th and 30th minutes, and their defence has been just as convincing, with only one goal conceded all season.

Tusker have been far less secure at both ends. They have scored three and conceded three across their last three matches, so the visitors will need to tighten up if they are to stay in the tie.

A narrow win in the last meeting

The sides met in this same competition a week ago, and Singida came out on top. A single goal was enough to win 1-0 at Tusker, a result that underlined their ability to grind out positive results away from home.

Our prediction

PreviaXI’s model favours Singida, and the reasoning is straightforward: they create more chances, they have been the more clinical side in front of goal, and their defence has barely been tested. Tusker have shown flashes but lack the same consistency at either end, so a tight, low-scoring contest looks likely.

Singida Black Stars 1-0 Tusker