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Uganda vs Algeria Predictions - Algeria to prevail against Uganda

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 17 Jun 2023

Brad Newcomb 17 Jun 2023

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Uganda vs Algeria tips for Sunday'a AFCON Group F match (17:00 SAST)
Algeria defeated Uganda 2-0 at home last year
Can Uganda find a way to win?

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Algeria to win away (Getty Images)

Uganda vs Algeria Predictions

Uganda will be desperate for the victory to keep the goal of reaching the AFCON finals alive but cannot afford to make any errors against an Algerian outfit in excellent form. Algeria is predicted to win with BTTS.

Uganda vs Algeria Predictions
Head to Head
Uganda Form
Uganda Team News & Injuries
Algeria Form
Algeria Team News & Injuries

Uganda have won 2 of their last 9 fixtures in all competitions.
Uganda have drawn 5 of their last 9 home games in all competitions.
Uganda have scored 7 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.
Algeria have won 7 of their last 9 fixtures in all competitions.
Algeria have scored 9 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
Algeria have won 6 of their last 8 away games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Algeria have the advantage with five victories to three over Uganda, including four draws in 12 meetings across all competitions.

The match is scheduled to take place in Doula, Cameroon.

Uganda Form

Uganda came up short in their first of two matches against their East African rivals before turning the tables to get their qualification ambitions back on track.

Uganda lost 1-0 against Tanzania at home before reversing that result with a 1-0 victory away to pick three valuable points.

The Cranes came up short against the DRC in a friendly on Wednesday, losing by a goal to nil.

The Cranes have won two of their last nine fixtures, including four defeats and three draws.

Their last five results across all competitions are W, L, L, W, and L, scoring three goals and conceding five.

Uganda have in better form when playing at home, securing three wins in nine matches, including five draws and one loss.

Their last five home results across all competitions are W, D, W, D, and L, netting seven goals and letting in four.

Uganda are level with Tanzania on four points and will be out to secure a crucial win over Algeria with two matches remaining in the group. However, they have lacked consistency and often draw at home. Can they be more clinical and win?

Uganda Team News & Injuries

Coach Milutin Sredojevic will likely field a similar lineup that narrowly lost to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Goalkeepers: Jamal Salim Magoola, Alionzi Nafian, Charles Lukwago,

Defenders: Joseph Ochaya, Halid Lwaliwa, Aziz Kayondo, Gavin Kizito, Fred Gift, Geofrey Wasswa, Rogers Torach

Midfielders: Farouk Miya, Khalid Aucho, Moses Waiswa, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Kenneth Semakula, Travis Mutyaba, Isma Mugulusi, Siraje Sentamu

Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi, Rogers Mato, Milton Karsa, Fahad Bayo, Richard Basangwa

Algeria Form

Algeria secured qualification to contest the African Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast next year with two victories over Niger in March.

They defeated their opponents 2-1 at home before edging Niger in the return leg 1-0 away.

Algeria have been in great touch, registering seven victories in nine games, including two defeats. Additionally, they have kept eight clean sheets in their last nine fixtures.

The Fennec Foxes' last five results across all competitions are W, W, L, W, and W, scoring nine goals and conceding one.

Algeria have been in excellent form when playing away from home, winning six of their last eight outings, including two losses.

Their last five away results across all competitions are W, W, W, L, and W, scoring six goals and conceding three.

Algeria have been playing well and have yet to lose a fixture in Group L, winning four in a row and will look to keep their perfect record intact when they face Uganda on Sunday.

Algeria Team News & Injuries

Coach Djamel Belmadi has released injured midfielder Hicham Boudaoui and replaced him with Haris Belkebla.

Oussama Chita has been called up to the squad as Victor Lekhal is a doubtful starter.

Goalkeepers: Moustapha Zeghba, Anthony Mandrea, Oussama Benbot

Defenders: Aïssa Mandi, Haithem Loucif, Mohamed Amine Tougai, Ahmed Touba, Mehdi Leris, Jaouen Hadjam, Kevin Van Den Kerkhof, Ramy Bensebaini, Zineddine Belaïd

Midfielders: Ramiz Zerrouki, Nabil Bentaleb, Haris Belkebla, Oussama Chita, Houssem Aouar, Himad Abdelli, Victor Lekhal

Forwards: Riyad Mahrez, Baghdad Bounedjah, Badredine Bouanani, Mohamed El Amine Amoura, Fares Chaïbi, Islam Slimani, Saïd Benrahma, Aymen Mahious

Verdict

Uganda v Algeria

Algeria have all the momentum coming into their clash against Uganda and will have enough class to see off their challenge with a BTTS victory and a 2-1 score.