AFCON 2025: Uganda vs Tanzania preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

​Both teams will be fighting hard to keep their hopes alive in the tournament by avoiding defeats in this fixture. A win in this match is crucial for their survival and a chance to qualify for the knockout phase.

Uganda’s AFCON campaign started off poorly as their first match ended in a 3-1 defeat against Group C leaders, Tunisia. This makes it a back-to-back loss to nations of the Northern part of the continent.

Paul Put’s team will play this match with full strength and hope to avoid a third time consecutive defeats. Winning this match will also offer them the chance to remain in the competition.

Tanzania also fell short in their first match of the tournament. The Taifa Stars put up a good fight but lost 2-1 to Nigeria in their opener. This means that they are yet to record a win in their last 8 matches at the AFCON finals. ​

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Uganda has had the upper hand in this rivalry over the years, winning 12 of their last 20 clashes with Tanzania (D4, L4). In the 2023 AFCON qualifiers, both sides grabbed 1-0 away wins, showing just how closely matched they have become.

A common feature of this East African clash is solid defensive play. Only three of Uganda’s last 11 competitive games have seen both teams score. The same goes for Tanzania, just three of their last nine matches had goals from both sides.

Uganda coach Paul Put is expected to build his game plan around midfield maestro Allan Okello, who will be key in controlling the pace of play. Up front, Rogers Kassim Mato, seen as Uganda’s main goal threat, will lead the attack.

The Cranes will be hoping to improve their finishing, especially after managing just one shot on target in the loss to Tunisia.

For Tanzania, captain Mbwana Samatta’s leadership and Feisal Salum’s creativity will be crucial. Charles M’Mombwa, who scored their only goal against Nigeria, is set to retain his spot in the starting lineup.

Coach Miguel Gamondi has no new injury worries but may make some changes at the back to tighten up a defense that struggled in their opener.

​Uganda (3-4-1-2): Onyango; Capradossi, Awany, Muleme; Sibbick, Aucho, Semakula, Obita; Mutyaba; Mato, Ikpeazu

Tanzania (4-2-3-1): Y. Suleiman; Mnoga, Mwamnyeto, D. Job, M. Husseini; Miroshi, Feisal Salum; Msuva, M'Mombwa, Allarakhia; Samatta

Recent matches between these two teams have been keenly contested, and we expect this fixture to be tight. As is common with matches between East African countries, bettors on Livescorebet should focus on goal betting markets. We recommend going for fewer than two goals scored in this match.

Prediction: Uganda 1:0 Tanzania

• Bet on Uganda to win or draw

• Under 2.5 goals

• Both teams to score - No