Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
In the Africa Nations Championship qualification, there will be a match between Uganda and Burundi. The game will take place on Thursday, December 26. The kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 CET. I suggest a bet on the winner of this game.
Match preview
The Burundi national team finished their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign without much glory. Honestly, it was unlikely anyone expected them to challenge the teams of Senegal and Burkina Faso.
As for the Africa Nations Championship, Burundi made it to the final qualification round thanks to technical victories over Somalia. Interestingly, the team hasn’t played in the final stage of this tournament since 2014.
Uganda is considered a serious player in Africa and proves this with their consistent participation in continental tournaments. They successfully passed the qualification barrier for the Africa Cup of Nations, finishing second in their group with South Africa, South Sudan, and Congo.
By the way, Uganda is close to qualifying for their seventh consecutive Africa Nations Championship finals. I doubt Burundi can pose a serious challenge.
Match facts
- Burundi hasn't won at home for over a year.
- Uganda has won their last two away matches.
- Uganda scores an average of 0.14 goals per game at home, while Burundi scores an average of 1.2 goals per game away.
Probable lineups
- Burundi: Nahimana, Musa, Ndwarugira, Nsabiyumva, Liongola, Muderi, Nahimana, Ndiashimie, Eldino, Kanakimana, Bimenyimana.
- Uganda: Watenge, Semakula, Mugabi, Lwaliwa, Mulembe, Aucho, Sekiganda, Omedi, Mutyaba, Mato, Kabuye.
Head-to-head
Burundi hasn't beaten Uganda since 2011.
Prediction
The visitors are superior in quality and should have no trouble qualifying for the final stage of the continental championship. I’m betting on Uganda to win with a -0 handicap.
