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Uganda vs Congo Predictions - The Cranes to eke out a win in Kampala

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 08 Sep 2024

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Uganda have won 7 of their last 13 home AFCON Qualifiers matches.
Congo have lost 7 of their last 10 away AFCON Qualifiers matches.
Backing Uganda for a 1-0 home win with a potential clean sheet.

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Uganda to build on Friday's 2-2 draw vs South Africa with a home win over Congo on Monday (Getty Images).

Uganda vs Congo Predictions

Neither of these sides is in great form but Uganda are tough to beat in Kampala. I’m backing a home win to nil with under 2.5 goals on display.
Uganda vs Congo Predictions
Head to Head
Uganda Form
Uganda Injuries & Team News
Congo Form
Congo Injuries & Team News

Uganda have won 7 of their last 13 home matches (AFCON Qualifiers).
Uganda have seen Under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches (AFCON Qualifiers).
Congo have lost 7 of their last 10 away matches (AFCON Qualifying).
Congo have failed to score in 5 of their last 7 away matches (AFCON Qualifying).

Head to Head

Uganda hold a 2-1 lead over Congo across four previous meetings with one draw.

The sides last met in November 2017 in a World Cup qualifier. It finished in a 1-1 draw.

Uganda Form

Uganda have won just six of their last 21 matches across all competitions.

The Cranes won 1-0 away vs Somalia in World Cup qualifying before playing three friendlies (WLD). In their next two World Cup qualifying matches, they beat Botswana 1-0 and lost 2-1 to Algeria.

On Friday, Uganda conceded a 94th-minute goal to draw 2-2 away to South Africa in an AFCON qualifier.

Uganda Injuries & Team News

Cranes coach Paul Put has a settled XI and squad. He must decide between a 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 formation.

He may consider starting Allan Okello up front. Midfielder Travis Mutyaba could drop to the bench.

Goalkeepers: Ismail 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

Congo Form

From January 2023 to June 2024, Congo managed just one victory in ten matches.

A 4-2 loss to Zambia in a World Cup qualifier preceded a 1-1 friendly draw vs Gabon. Congo then lost successive World Cup qualifiers, 3-0 at home to Niger and 6-0 to Morocco.

Last Thursday, a 12th-minute goal in Brazzaville was enough to beat South Sudan 1-0. That clash was an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Congo Injuries & Team News

Cagliari midfielder Antoine Makoumbou is the side’s key player. Gaius Makouta recently completed a move to Alanyaspor but is unavailable for this FIFA break.

Experienced midfielder Thievy Bifouma is injured. The most capped player in the squad is number two goalkeeper Christoffer Mafoumbi with just 38 caps.

Goalkeepers: Christoffer Mafoumbi, Pavelh Ndzila, Owen-Césaire Matimbou, Melvin Zinga

Defenders: Yhoan Andzouana, Ryan Bidounga, Bryan Passi, Morgan Poaty, Ramaric Etou, Francis Nzaba, Christ Makosso, Kévin Mouanga

Midfielders: Prestige Mboungou, Merveil Ndockyt, Antoine Makoumbou, Chandrel Massanga, Fred Dembi, Raviere Otanga, Elie Andzouono, Brunallergene Junior Etou, Will Hondermarck, Rabby Nzingoula

Forwards: Silvère Ganvoula, Béni Makouana, Mons Bassouamina, Gabriel Charpentier, Archange Bintsouka

Verdict

Uganda v Congo

I'm backing a narrow victory for the hosts in Kampala on Monday.

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