Uganda vs Nigeria Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Dec 2025

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Uganda vs Nigeria

Uganda square off against Nigeria at Fez Stadium, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Tuesday 30 December.

We can’t resist the chance to back Nigeria on the basis that they are +120 to land a win against Uganda. We’ll back this Full-Time Result wager with optimism based on the available information.

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Uganda drew their last game. The action at Al Barid ended 1-1 against Tanzania in the Africa Cup of Nations. The Cranes had most of the ball enjoying 55% possession and six shots on target, while Uche Ikpeazu bagged the goal.

Nigeria claimed a 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations win over Tunisia at Fez Stadium in their previous game. Eric Chelle's team had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 60% possession and five shots on goal, with Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman all on target.

Africa Cup of Nations		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Nigeria	2	2	0	0	5	3	2	5:3	6
4	Uganda	2	0	1	1	2	4	-2	2:4	1

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Uganda vs Nigeria Prediction & Betting Tips

This Uganda vs Nigeria betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Let’s play a straight hand and go for an attractively-priced Nigeria who are trading at +120. It’s probable that the favourites will be able to land a win when it comes to this Africa Cup of Nations clash.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest Africa Cup of Nations team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Uganda vs Nigeria stats:

• Nigeria have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Nigeria have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Nigeria have won 2 consecutive games.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 45.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 50-55%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Uganda 0 - 1 Nigeria

A 1-0 win in favor of Nigeria is available at odds of +475. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ademola Lookman to Score +280

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) has scored two goals in his past four matches. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +280 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Ademola Lookman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+650

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Uganda vs Nigeria 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.

The latest Nigeria odds are +120 which leads to them being favourites in this Africa Cup of Nations clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 45% prospect of securing a victory. The market suggests that Uganda are least likely to win at +255.

For those wanting some insurance backing Nigeria, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s -116 that they manage to beat Uganda on this market.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. Providing that at least one side fails to score, then the No pick on the Both Teams to Score market will be a winner at -135.

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Full-Time Result

1

+255

X

+200

2

+120

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+106

2

+180

Double Chance

1X

-156

12

-270

X2

-357

Draw No Bet

1

+135

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-111

2 Hcp -0.25

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-192

Over 2.5

+143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-135

Victor Osimhen is priced at +360 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +160 to find the net anytime.

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

First

+160

Anytime

+360

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

First

+175

Anytime

+390

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Steven Mukwala (Uganda)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

First

+300

Anytime

+600

Rogers Mato (Uganda)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Jude Ssemugabi (Uganda)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Travis Mutyaba (Uganda)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Melvyn Lorenzen (Uganda)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Bobosi Byaruhanga (Uganda)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Tochukwu Nnadi (Nigeria)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Khalid Aucho (Uganda)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Kenneth Semakula (Uganda)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Baba Alhassan (Uganda)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Uganda Stats

Nigeria Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 0 corners awarded and 0 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 0 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 2 away matches
• An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 2 away matches
• Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 away matches

Possession

• An average of 53.00% possession in the last 2 matches
• An average of 0% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 2 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 59.50% possession in the last 2 matches
• An average of 42.50% possession in the last 2 away matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 2 matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 2 away matches

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Uganda vs Nigeria Lineups & Team News

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