The Africa Cup of Nations qualification match between Uganda and South Sudan is set to take place on Friday, October 13, 2024, with a 16:00 kickoff local time. The Cranes will host this encounter, and with both teams needing points for their campaigns, this fixture promises an exciting battle. The hosts are looking to solidify their position at the top of the group, while South Sudan seeks to turn around a difficult qualification campaign.
Head-to-Head Analysis
In terms of previous meetings, Uganda has had the upper hand, having won two out of the three matches played between these two sides. Their last encounter was in November 2020, where Uganda edged South Sudan with a narrow 1-0victory. Over these encounters, Uganda has scored a total of 6 goals compared to South Sudan’s 2, showing their dominance in both attack and defence.
While Uganda has displayed defensive strength in their past encounters, South Sudan has shown resilience, keeping the games relatively close, but they will need to improve significantly if they want to challenge Uganda away from home.
Player to Watch: Farouk Miya
One player to keep an eye on in this match is Farouk Miya, Uganda’s attacking midfielder. Miya has been a key player in Uganda’s qualification campaign, contributing both goals and assists. His ability to unlock defensive lines with his creativity will be crucial against a South Sudan side that may sit deep and defend. Miya’s influence in midfield and his eye for goal make him a likely candidate to shine in this encounter.
Prediction: Uganda to Win
Based on the current form and previous encounters, Uganda is expected to win this match. Uganda has shown consistency throughout their qualification campaign, especially at home, where they have been tough to break down. Their defence has been solid, and they have yet to concede a goal at home in this campaign.
On the other hand, South Sudan has struggled, failing to register a win in four matches, and their away form has been particularly weak. They have only scored one goal away from home, and it seems unlikely that they will find much success against Uganda’s strong defence.
Betting Tips
Given The Cranes’s superior home form and South Sudan’s struggles away from home, a Uganda win (the odds are estimated at 1.36 according to 1xBet) is a safe bet. For those looking to capitalise further, betting on Uganda winning without conceding is a smart choice, considering Uganda’s strong defensive record. 1xBet estimates the odds that the Cranes will win and keep a clean sheet at 1.64. The under 2.5 goals bet (1.66 at 1xBet) is also worth considering, as Uganda has kept their matches low-scoring, and South Sudan has had trouble finding the net.
