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 in this Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash 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 the Super Eagles are +120 to land a win against Uganda. We’ll back this Full-Time Result wager with optimism based on the available information.

Uganda have managed only one point from their opening two matches, following a 3–1 loss to Tunisia in their first Africa Cup of Nations game.

In their last outing, Uganda played out a 1–1 draw with Tanzania at Al Barid. The Cranes had most of the ball enjoying 55% possession and six shots on target, while Uche Ikpeazu bagged the goal.

Confirmed Group C winners Nigeria have won their first two matches, opening the tournament with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania.

Last time out, Nigeria claimed a 3–2 victory over Tunisia at Fez Stadium. 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	3	3	0	0	8	4	4	8:4	9
4	Uganda	3	0	1	2	3	7	-4	3:7	1

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Confirmed Lineups

Uganda confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Denis Onyango (GK), Kenneth Semakula, Toby Sibbick, Jordan Obita, Aziz Kayondo, Travis Mutyaba, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Baba Alhassan, Denis Omedi, Uche Ikpeazu, Rogers Mato.

Nigeria confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Francis Uzoho (GK), Ryan Alebiosu, Igoh Ogbu, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Samuel Chukwueze, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika, Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu.

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 Super Eagles 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.

For bettors expecting goals scored by both teams along with Nigeria winning, then consider pairing this pick with BTTS Yes and get yourself larger odds as part of the equation.

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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 the Super Eagles is available at odds of +500. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jude Ssemugabi Under 0.5 Shots On Target -159

Jude Ssemugabi (Uganda) can be wagered at -159 to finish without a shot on goal. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.

Latest Jude Ssemugabi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-159

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Ademola Lookman to Score +280

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) has registered two goals in his past four games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +280 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Ademola Lookman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-109

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Uganda vs Nigeria Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Nigeria odds are +108 which leads to them being favourites in this Africa Cup of Nations clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that the Super Eagles have a 48% prospect of securing a victory. The market suggests that Uganda are least likely to win at +280.

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 -130 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. If you’re betting on Both Teams to Score, you can back Yes at -110 and No at -123.

Africa Cup of Nations matches are always really well covered at the best betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.

Full-Time Result

1

+280

X

+215

2

+108

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+114

2

+165

Double Chance

1X

-143

12

-294

X2

-400

Draw No Bet

1

+155

2

-222

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-100

2 Hcp -0.25

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-167

Over 2.5

+125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-123

Victor Osimhen is priced at +340 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +140 to find the net anytime.

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

First

+140

Anytime

+340

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

First

+165

Anytime

+380

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Steven Mukwala (Uganda)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Rogers Mato (Uganda)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Jude Ssemugabi (Uganda)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Travis Mutyaba (Uganda)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Melvyn Lorenzen (Uganda)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Bobosi Byaruhanga (Uganda)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Tochukwu Nnadi (Nigeria)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Kenneth Semakula (Uganda)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Baba Alhassan (Uganda)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Khalid Aucho (Uganda)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+140

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-109

Steven Mukwala (Uganda)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-133

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-133

Jude Ssemugabi (Uganda)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-159

Rogers Mato (Uganda)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-164

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-159

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-213

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Melvyn Lorenzen (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-278

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-303

Travis Mutyaba (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-345

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-370

Bobosi Byaruhanga (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Kenneth Semakula (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Baba Alhassan (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-833

Khalid Aucho (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

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

Uganda vs Nigeria Lineups & Team News

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