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South Africa vs Uganda Predictions - Bafana to beat the Cranes in Orlando
- South Africa has won 2 of their last 4 matches.
- South Africa has a superior head-to-head record, winning all 4 past encounters.
- Uganda has struggled form-wise, with just 6 wins in their last 20 fixtures.
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Themba Zwane to captain Bafana Bafana to victory over Uganda (Getty Images).
South Africa vs Uganda Predictions
This is a must-win match for Bafana Bafana. They are backed to beat the Cranes with both teams on target.
- South Africa have won 2 of their last 4 matches.
- South Africa have won their last 4 matches vs Uganda.
- Uganda have lost 5 of their last 9 matches.
- Uganda have seen BTTS Yes in their last 3 matches vs South Africa.
Head to Head
These sides have met on four occasions with South Africa holding a 4-0 advantage.
The last meeting was in a friendly clash in 2021 as Uganda were beaten 3-2 by Bafana Bafana.
South Africa Form
Bafana Bafana did themselves proud with a third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations. In the third place playoff, they beat Congo DR on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
Two friendly stalemates followed, 1-1 against Andorra and 3-3 vs Algeria. Two World Cup qualifiers followed: a 1-1 draw in Nigeria and a 3-1 win at home vs Zimbabwe.
The COSAFA Cup ended in a group-stage exit. They drew 1-1 vs Mozambique and 0-0 draw vs Botswana before beating Eswatini 1-0.
South Africa Injuries & Team News
Captain Ronwen Williams is unavailable in goal due to injury. New Kaizer Chiefs defender Rushwin Dortley has been included.
Prolific Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has not made the cut. There is also no room for Al Ahly winger Percy Tau.
Goalkeepers: Ricardo Goss, Veli Mothwa, Sipho Chaine
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Nyiko Mobbie, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Grant Kekana, Siyabonga Ngezana, Rushwin Dortley, Aubrey Modiba, Fawaaz Basadien
Midfielders: Thapelo Morena, Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Sphephelo Sithole, Thalente Mbatha, Themba Zwane, Patrick Maswanganyi
Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Iqraam Rayners, Elias Mokwana, Lyle Foster, Relebohile Mofokeng
Uganda Form
Uganda have not been in great form over the last two years. Their last 20 fixtures have seen just six wins.
A fine 1-0 win away to Somalia in World Cup qualifying was followed by a 2-0 friendly win over Kuwait. In March’s friendlies, they lost 4-0 to Comoros and drew 2-2 vs Ghana.
In June, the Cranes played two more World Cup qualifiers. They beat Botswana 1-0 and lost 2-1 to Algeria having led 1-0.
Uganda Injuries & Team News
Cranes coach Paul Put has a strong squad for this qualifier. Golden Arrows goalkeeper Ismail Watenga is a key man.
Former Baroka FC attacking midfielder Khalid Aucho is a threat. Swedish-based forward Calvin Kabuye is set to lead the line.
Goalkeepers: Isima Watenga, Nafian Alionzi, Charles Lukwago
Defenders: Elvis Bwomono, James Begisa, Isaac Muleme, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Joseph Ochaya, Bevis Mugabi, Elio Capradossi, Halid Lwaliwa, Arnold Odongo, Timothy Awany, Kenneth Semakula
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Joel Sserunjogi, Ronald Ssekiganda, Travis Mutyaba, Saidi Mayanja
Forwards: Denis Omedi, Jude Ssemugabi, Joackiam Ojera, Muhammad Shaban, Steven Mukwala, Calvin Kabuye, Allan Okello, Rogers Mato
Verdict
I'm backing BTTS Yes and a South Africa win in this qualifier.
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