The 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers will continue this coming week, as Uganda play host to Guinea on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Match Overview
It will be quite the contest for both Uganda and Guinea, as the two dropped points in their most recent World Cup qualifiers. Uganda were beaten 3-1 by Mozambique, while Guinea played out a goalless stalemate with Somalia.
In Group C, Uganda are second from bottom in fifth place, with six points accumulated from five matches. They have two wins so far in this qualification campaign.
On the other hand, Guinea are third in the six-team group with seven points. They sit five points behind joint leaders Mozambique and Algeria. It should be noted that only one team from the group will earn automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup.
Uganda Recent Form Analysis
Across all competitions, Uganda have lost two of their last five games, winning the other three with no draws. Under coach Paul Put, they’ve scored four goals and conceded five in that time.
- Last Five Games: 3 wins, 2 losses
- Latest Result: Mozambique 3-1 Uganda
Guinea Recent Form Analysis
In the last five games across all competitions—including the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers—Guinea have won two, lost two, and drawn one. They’ve scored seven goals and conceded seven in that period.
- Last Five Games: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses
- Latest Result: Guinea 0-0 Somalia
Head to Head (Last Four Matches)
- Guinea 2-1 Uganda
- Guinea 2-0 Uganda
- Uganda 2-0 Guinea
- Guinea 2-1 Uganda
Our Prediction for Uganda vs Guinea
Uganda will be eager to avoid a second successive defeat in these qualifiers, but they face a side with better overall quality and a stronger head-to-head record. Uganda will also be seeking revenge, having lost the first-leg encounter away from home.
Punters should stake on Double Chance Away (2X) with odds of 1.22 on 1xBet. They can also bet on Under 2.5 goals, with odds of 1.56 on 1xBet.
Player to Watch
Aziz Kayondo: The Slovan Liberec left-back was Uganda’s standout player against Mozambique. He was full of energy, solid in defence and dangerous going forward. He’ll need to replicate that level of performance if Uganda are to stop Guinea.
Best Odds and Betting Tips
We’ve identified the following as the best tips for this match:
- Double Chance Away (2X) with odds of 1.22 on 1xBet
- Under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.56 on 1xBet
