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World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Botswana vs Uganda

Botswana host Uganda in this World Cup qualifying meeting, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Thursday 9 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Back Uganda to Have the Edge

Uganda have the potential to land a win when they go up against Botswana. On this basis, we will side with the Full-Time Result odds of +125 and this price can be taken confidently.

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1-0 Win for Uganda in Pair’s Previous Clash

Botswana suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-0 World Cup qualifying scoreline occurred on the road against Mozambique.

Uganda secured a home victory in their previous game. A 2-0 World Cup qualifying win occurred against Somalia.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Uganda won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 1-0 home triumph when facing Botswana.

Africa World Cup Qualification G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Uganda logo Uganda 10 6 0 4 14 9 5 14:9 18
5 Botswana logo Botswana 10 3 1 6 12 16 -4 12:16 10
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Confirmed Lineups

Botswana confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Keagile Kgosipula (GK), Alford Velaphi, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Mothusi Johnson, Gilbert Baruti, Thabo Leinanyane, Gape Mohutsiwa, Kabelo Seakanyeng, Tumisang Orebonye, Thero Setsile.

Uganda confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Denis Onyango (GK), Toby Sibbick, Jordan Obita, Kenneth Semakula, Aziz Kayondo, Allan Okello, Elio Capradossi, Khalid Aucho, Steven Mukwala, Rogers Mato, Jude Ssemugabi.

Botswana vs Uganda Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Botswana vs Uganda betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

Uganda are on course for a nice return ahead of this World Cup qualifying clash, with odds of +125 standing out on the coupon. We’re feeling fairly optimistic that this prediction will be on the money.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the World Cup qualifying team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Botswana vs Uganda stats:

  • Uganda have won 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Uganda have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Uganda have won 3 consecutive games.
  • Botswana have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Botswana have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
  • Botswana have lost their last 2 games.
Uganda to Win Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 44.4% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 50%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Botswana Botswana logo 0 - 2 Uganda logo Uganda

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +525 and it involves Uganda winning 2-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Uganda +125
Both Team To Score No -156
Total Goals Under 2.5 -217

We’ve loaded up a bet builder with the picks of Uganda on the 1x2, No on the BTTS market and no more than two goals in the match.

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Botswana vs Uganda Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest Uganda Victory

With the bookmakers affording them a 44% chance of winning, Uganda might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +125 when it comes to this World Cup qualifying encounter. Botswana are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +220.

Uganda are available at odds of -111 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Botswana to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -167 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Botswana logo Botswana Stats
Uganda logo Uganda Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Botswana vs Uganda Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Botswana vs Uganda team news before placing your bets. Stay updated with confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and the latest injury reports.

Botswana Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Uganda Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Botswana Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

23 Keagile Kgosipula
5 Alford Velaphi 3 Thatayaone Ditlhokwe 4 Mosha Gaolaolwe 12 Mothusi Johnson
22 Gilbert Baruti 2 Thabo Leinanyane
6 Gape Mohutsiwa 7 Kabelo Seakanyeng 11 Tumisang Orebonye
17 Thero Setsile
18 Denis Onyango
5 Toby Sibbick 15 Jordan Obita 4 Kenneth Semakula 23 Aziz Kayondo
21 Allan Okello 13 Elio Capradossi
8 Khalid Aucho 11 Steven Mukwala 7 Rogers Mato
22 Jude Ssemugabi

Uganda Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Botswana Substitutes

  • 1Kabelo Dambe
  • 8Theo Shadikong
  • 9Serati Semadi
  • 10Thabang Sesiny
  • 13T. Ramatlapeng
  • 14Thabo Maponda
  • 15Omphile Vissage
  • 16Lesenya Malapela
  • 18Lebogang Ditsele
  • 19Chicco Molefe
  • 20Shanganani Nganda
  • 21Botsile Sakana

Uganda Substitutes

  • 1Nafian Alionzi
  • 2Herbert Achai
  • 3Rogers Torach
  • 6Bobosi Byaruhanga
  • 9Uche Ikpeazu
  • 10Travis Mutyaba
  • 12J. Mpande Mbolimbo
  • 14Denis Omedi
  • 16Ronald Ssekiganda
  • 17Reagan Mpande
  • 19Jamal Salim
  • 20Allan Oyirwoth

Previous Botswana Lineups

08 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Mozambique 2-0 Botswana
04 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Algeria 3-1 Botswana
25 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Botswana 2-0 Somalia
21 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Botswana 1-3 Algeria
19 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt 1-1 Botswana
15 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Botswana 1-1 Mauritania

Previous Uganda Lineups

08 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Uganda 2-0 Somalia
05 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Uganda 4-0 Mozambique
24 Jul Friendlies
Uganda 2-1 Senegal
22 Jul Friendlies
Tanzania 1-0 Uganda
09 Jun Friendlies
Uganda 1-1 Gambia
06 Jun Friendlies
Cameroon 3-0 Uganda
Team Squads

Botswana Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Morena Ramoreboli

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Mosha Gaolaolwe 4 D 8 720 8 0 1 0 1 0
Alford Velaphi 5 D 7 630 7 0 0 0 2 0
Gape Mohutsiwa 6 M 8 574 6 2 1 0 1 0
Tumisang Orebonye 11 F 7 503 6 1 0 0 0 0
Thabang Sesiny 10 M 8 488 5 3 1 0 2 0

Uganda Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Paul Put

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Kenneth Semakula 4 D 8 720 8 0 0 0 2 0
Rogers Mato 7 F 7 580 6 1 3 0 2 0
Elio Capradossi 13 D 6 540 6 0 1 0 1 0
Aziz Kayondo 23 D 6 540 6 1 0 0 3 0
Travis Mutyaba 10 F 6 446 5 3 1 0 1 0
FIFA FlagWorld Cup qualifying Table
World Cup Qualification CAF Group A
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Egypt 10 8 2 0 20:2 26
2 Burkina Faso 10 6 3 1 23:8 21
3 Sierra Leone 10 4 3 3 12:10 15
4 Guinea-Bissau 10 2 4 4 8:10 10
5 Ethiopia 10 2 3 5 9:14 9
6 Djibouti 10 0 1 9 5:33 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group B
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Senegal 10 7 3 0 22:3 24
2 Congo 10 7 1 2 15:6 22
3 Sudan 10 3 4 3 8:6 13
4 Togo 10 1 5 4 5:10 8
5 Mauritania 10 1 4 5 4:13 7
6 South Sudan 10 0 5 5 3:19 5
World Cup Qualification CAF Group C
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 South Africa 10 5 3 2 15:9 18
2 Nigeria 10 4 5 1 15:8 17
3 Benin 10 5 2 3 12:11 17
4 Lesotho 10 3 3 4 9:12 12
5 Rwanda 10 3 2 5 5:9 11
6 Zimbabwe 10 0 5 5 5:12 5
World Cup Qualification CAF Group D
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cape Verde 10 7 2 1 16:8 23
2 Cameroon 10 5 4 1 17:5 19
3 Libya 10 4 4 2 12:10 16
4 Angola 10 2 6 2 9:8 12
5 Mauritius 10 1 3 6 7:17 6
6 Eswatini 10 0 3 7 6:19 3
World Cup Qualification CAF Group E
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Morocco 8 8 0 0 22:2 24
2 Niger 8 5 0 3 11:10 15
3 Tanzania 8 3 1 4 6:7 10
4 Zambia 8 3 0 5 10:10 9
5 Congo 8 0 1 7 4:24 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group F
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ivory Coast 10 8 2 0 25:0 26
2 Gabon 10 8 1 1 22:9 25
3 Gambia 10 4 1 5 27:18 13
4 Kenya 10 3 3 4 18:14 12
5 Burundi 10 3 1 6 13:13 10
6 Seychelles 10 0 0 10 2:53 0
World Cup Qualification CAF Group G
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Algeria 10 8 1 1 24:8 25
2 Uganda 10 6 0 4 14:9 18
3 Mozambique 10 6 0 4 14:17 18
4 Guinea 10 4 3 3 11:8 15
5 Botswana 10 3 1 6 12:16 10
6 Somalia 10 0 1 9 3:20 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group H
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Tunisia 10 9 1 0 22:0 28
2 Namibia 10 4 3 3 13:10 15
3 Liberia 10 4 3 3 13:11 15
4 Equatorial Guinea 9 3 2 4 8:12 11
5 Malawi 9 3 1 5 8:10 10
6 Sao Tome and P. 10 1 0 9 5:26 3
World Cup Qualification CAF Group I
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ghana 10 8 1 1 23:6 25
2 Madagascar 10 6 1 3 17:12 19
3 Mali 10 5 3 2 17:6 18
4 Comoros 10 5 0 5 12:13 15
5 CAR 10 2 2 6 11:24 8
6 Chad 10 0 1 9 5:24 1