Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
As part of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification, a match between Uganda and Congo will take place in Kampala on Monday, September 9. The game is scheduled to start at 18:00 Central European Time. Experts from Dailysports have provided a prediction for this match.
Uganda
The Uganda national team is considered one of the solid mid-tier teams in African football, although they do not frequently participate in the continental championship. They traditionally perform well in home matches, where they receive strong support from their fans.
The team is capable of playing solid defense and effectively organizing counterattacks. In this qualification cycle, Uganda is aiming to reach the final tournament, and a victory in the match against Congo would be an important step toward achieving this goal.
Congo
Despite their high potential, the Congo national team does not always perform consistently in international tournaments. The team has some standout attacking players, but their weakness lies in defense.
Congo often drops points in away matches, and the encounter with Uganda will be a serious test for them. Nevertheless, the team will try to put up a fight and get the most out of the upcoming game. In the opening match of the qualifiers, Congo narrowly defeated South Sudan at home.
Interesting facts and head-to-head meetings
- Four of Uganda's last five matches have seen at least three goals scored.
- Congo has kept a clean sheet in just one of their last seven matches.
- Uganda has scored in all five matches against Congo.
Uganda vs Congo Prediction
Uganda has a slight advantage due to their home field and organized defense. Congo, despite their attacking potential, often makes defensive mistakes, which could play a decisive role in this match. A tense game is expected, and my bet is on a total of over 1.5 goals.
