Young Africans vs Dodoma Jiji

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The Tanzanian Premier League concludes its 2024/25 season with a high-stakes match between Young Africans (Yanga) and Dodoma Jiji on June 22, 2025, at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. This fixture pits the defending champions against a mid-table side fighting for a strong finish. Below, we analyze team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and provide a match prediction.

Team Overview

Team	Position	Points	Goals Scored	Goals Conceded	Recent Form (Last 6)
Young Africans	1st	64	74	18	W-W-D-W-L-W
Dodoma Jiji	7th	27	16	20	W-L-D-W-L-W

Young Africans: Yanga have dominated the league, securing the top spot with an average of 2.47 goals per match. Their home record is formidable, with 76.47% of matches featuring over 1.5 goals. However, a recent 3-2 loss to Mashujaa exposed defensive vulnerabilities.

Dodoma Jiji: Sitting 7th, Dodoma Jiji have been inconsistent but showed resilience with a 3-1 win over Mashujaa. They average 1.00 goal per game, with Junior Shentembo leading their attack. Their away form is shaky, with 58.33% of matches conceding over 2.5 goals.

Head-to-Head Record

Date	Competition	Result	Venue
25.12.2024	Premier League	Dodoma Jiji 0-4 Yanga	Jamhuri Stadium
05.02.2024	Premier League	Yanga 1-0 Dodoma Jiji	Mkapa Stadium
22.05.2024	Premier League	Dodoma Jiji 0-4 Yanga	Jamhuri Stadium
10.04.2024	Premier League	Dodoma Jiji 0-2 Yanga	Jamhuri Stadium
22.11.2022	Premier League	Dodoma Jiji 0-2 Yanga	Jamhuri Stadium

H2H Summary: Yanga have won all five recent encounters, scoring 13 goals without conceding. Dodoma Jiji’s sole draw against Yanga came in 2021 (0-0).

Key Players to Watch

Team	Player	Position	Goals	Assists	Key Stat
Young Africans	Stephane Aziz Ki	Midfielder	12	8	75% pass accuracy, 3 MOTM awards
Young Africans	Clement Mzize	Forward	15	5	Scored in 3 of last 5 games
Dodoma Jiji	Junior Shentembo	Forward	1	2	Scored in recent 3-1 win vs Mashujaa
Dodoma Jiji	Hassan Kapalata	Defender	0	1	80% tackle success rate

Yanga’s Attack: Clement Mzize’s clinical finishing and Aziz Ki’s playmaking have driven Yanga’s offense. Their synergy creates an average of 2.1 big chances per game at home.

Dodoma Jiji’s Hope: Junior Shentembo’s recent form offers a slim chance for an upset, but their defense, led by Kapalata, must neutralize Yanga’s relentless attack.

Tactical Insights

Aspect	Young Africans	Dodoma Jiji
Formation	4-2-3-1	4-4-2
Style	Possession-based, high pressing	Counter-attacking, compact defense
Strength	Wing play, midfield control	Set-piece defending, quick transitions
Weakness	Occasional defensive lapses	Low goal output, weak away form

Yanga: Expect Yanga to dominate possession (avg. 62% at home) and exploit the flanks with wingers like Maxi Mpia. Their high press could overwhelm Dodoma Jiji’s midfield.

Dodoma Jiji: Likely to sit deep and rely on counters, Dodoma Jiji will need Kapalata to marshal the backline. Set-pieces could be their best chance to score.

Match Prediction

Outcome	Probability	Reasoning
Young Africans Win	82%	Superior form, unbeaten H2H record, and home advantage favor Yanga.
Draw	12%	Dodoma Jiji’s compact defense could frustrate Yanga, but unlikely to hold.
Dodoma Jiji Win	6%	Poor away record and Yanga’s attacking firepower make an upset improbable.

Score Prediction: Young Africans 3-0 Dodoma Jiji
Yanga’s attacking depth and historical dominance should secure a comfortable win. Expect Mzize or Aziz Ki to score, with Dodoma Jiji struggling to create chances. Under 3.5 total goals is likely, given Dodoma Jiji’s low-scoring away games (67.96% under 2.5 goals league-wide).

Betting Tips

Bet Type	Recommendation	Odds (Est.)	Rationale
Match Result	Young Africans Win	1.22	Yanga’s 79% win probability at home.
Over/Under	Under 3.5 Goals	1.57	Dodoma Jiji’s low-scoring away matches.
Both Teams to Score	No	1.73	Yanga’s clean sheets in all H2H games.