Uganda vs Nigeria prediction: AFRICA: Africa Cup of Nations betting tips on match 2025-12-29 16:00.
[p]Already-qualified Nigeria will definitely finish top of Group C in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they face Uganda, who probably need a win on the final matchday of the group phase to reach the last 16.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Playing at their first AFCON since the 2019 edition, Uganda got their first point of the campaign in a 1-1 draw against Tanzania on Saturday. It could have been more were it not for a missed penalty in second-half stoppage time, but the Cranes have at least kept themselves in the reckoning for a top-two finish despite starting this matchday bottom of the group. A draw here would leave them hoping for a Tanzania defeat against Tunisia to come at least third, while a win would keep their last-16 hopes alive. Paul Put’s men have registered just one victory in their last five encounters though (D1, L3), and this tournament has not been kind to Uganda either, as they have a solitary win to their name across their last ten games at AFCON finals (D3, L6). [/p]
[p]Nigeria booked their spot in the knockouts with a game to spare after Ademola Lookman’s inspirational performance (G1, A2) against Tunisia on Saturday, but the 3-2 win had some nervy moments after they conceded twice beyond the 70th minute. The Super Eagles have now won seven of their last eight group stage matches at AFCON finals (D1), and having suffered just one loss in their last nine competitive encounters (W7, D1), Éric Chelle’s men march into the last 16 looking to ease the hurt of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. [/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]Uganda have four wins of the eight meetings between the sides (D2, L2), although their latest encounter was a friendly in November 2018 that ended 0-0. Five of the remaining seven H2Hs were decided by a single-goal margin.[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Nine of Uganda’s last 14 games produced over 2.5 goals.[/p]
[p]Four of Uganda’s last five matches saw both teams score.[/p]
[p]Eleven of Nigeria’s last 12 AFCON group stage games were decided by a one or two-goal margin.[/p]
[p]Seven of Nigeria’s last eight matches saw both teams score. [/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Denis Omedi has played a part in both of Uganda’s goals during this campaign (G1, A1), while his two competitive international goals before this tournament saw his team avoid defeat on both occasions (W1, D1). Victor Osimhen had a busy day for Nigeria against Tunisia (G1, A1, YC1), which maintained his impressive record of having never been on the losing side when scoring in national-team colours.[/p]
[p]Neither country seemingly suffered any injuries at the weekend.[/p]
[p]For all the latest team news, please check the Flashscore match centre.[/p]
[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]Given Uganda’s struggles, backing Nigeria to win seems likely to be a profitable pick here.[/p]
[p][i]Author: Sridhar Bhamidi[/i][/p]