SIMBA, under the guidance of Fadlu Davids, are poised to top the Premier League table at Christmas if they secure victory at home to JKT Tanzania in the afternoon.

The Msimbazi Reds are first in the standings, but just a point above defending champions Young Africans who have a trip to Dodoma Jiji tomorrow. Maximum points would see them temporarily go four points clear at the top.

Davids’ charges have been dominant in recent weeks, enjoying a seven-match winning streak in the league. 

Their attack has scored 29 goals, making them the league’s highest scorers. They also boast a solid defence, having conceded just five times, the best record in the division.

On Saturday, they triumphed on the road, thrashing Kagera Sugar 5-2 at Kaitaba Stadium in one of their most impressive performances of the season under Davids (pictured). It was a follow up to a confident 2-0 victory over KenGold last week.

The results underlined Simba’s attacking strength in the league, and this fixture provides another opportunity to showcase their title credentials.

JKT Tanzania, under the tutelage of Ahmad Ally, will arrive at the KMC Mwenge Complex with some confidence, having gone unbeaten in their last five matches.

However, their form has been inconsistent throughout the season, with their attack an area of concern, producing just nine goals in 14 games, ranking as one of the least effective in the Premier League.

They have scored two goals in the last seven matches. 

JKT Tanzania’s lack of quality options in attack is shown by the fact that former Simba striker John Bocco leads the club's Golden Boot race boasting just two goals, with the 35-year-old scoring in just one of his 12 appearances so far.

Despite their weaknesses, JKT Tanzania will hope to frustrate Simba and take advantage of any complacency from the hosts.

Their defensive solidity has been key to their success this season, with just eight goals conceded - the fourth-best record in the league so far.

In head-to-head stats, Simba and TKT Tanzania have met in 22 league matches since 2010. The Msimbazi Reds have claimed 16 wins compared to four for JKT Tanzania, while two matches have been drawn.

Simba have claimed seven wins from 11 home league matches against the army side, suffering two defeats in the process.

Last season, Simba took six points off JKT Tanzania to stretch their winning run to seven games in the rivalry.