Uganda vs Somalia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Sep 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Uganda vs Somalia

Uganda host Somalia in this World Cup qualifying clash, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Monday 8 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Somalia +2 look like a value wager at -120 on the Asian Handicap. We can bet the underdogs in the knowledge that a two-goal loss against Uganda will result in a refund, while a better result banks a return.

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Uganda secured a World Cup qualifying home success in their last game, defeating Mozambique 4-0.

Somalia were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Guinea in the World Cup qualifier by a 3-0 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Uganda triumphed 1-0 away when they last played Somalia.

Africa World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Uganda	10	6	0	4	14	9	5	14:9	18
6	Somalia	10	0	1	9	3	20	-17	3:20	1

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Confirmed Lineups

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

Somalia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Abdirahman Mohamud Jama (GK), Abdulle Abdullahi, Ali Omar, Faisal Othman, Yonis Abdirizak, Mohamed Omar, Abdi Sharif, Ali Musse, Yasir Abdiqadir Saad, Handwalla Bwana, Bilal Habib.

Uganda vs Somalia Prediction & Betting Tips

This Uganda vs Somalia betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s a compelling case for betting Somalia +2 on the Asian Handicap. A bright display is anticipated when it comes to this World Cup qualifying showdown and a price of -120 is appealing.

We study the World Cup qualifying form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Uganda vs Somalia stats:

• The +2 line has been covered by Somalia in 4 of their last 6 games on the road.
• The +2 line has been covered by Somalia in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -2 line hasn’t been covered by Uganda in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -2 line hasn’t been covered by Uganda in 14 of their last 15 games at home.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Uganda 1 - 0 Somalia

There could be merit in backing Uganda to win 1-0. Odds of +410 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Uganda vs Somalia 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.

Uganda are the massive -833 favourites to triumph in this World Cup qualifying clash which suggests a 89% likelihood of landing the spoils according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. Somalia are the rank outsiders at +1700 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.

Uganda can be backed at -213 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Somalia can be chanced at +1200 and the draw is +205.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. A different slant is having a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is chalked up at -294.

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Full-Time Result

1

-833

X

+600

2

+1700

Half-Time Result

1

-213

X

+205

2

+1200

Double Chance

1X

-5000

12

-1429

X2

+400

Draw No Bet

1

-5000

2

+1300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2.25

-111

2 Hcp +2.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+195

No

-294

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Uganda Stats

Somalia Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 6 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 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 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.60 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.83 goals scored and 1.83 conceded in the previous 6 away matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.67 goals per game in the previous 6 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 6 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 6 away matches

Uganda vs Somalia Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Uganda vs Somalia team news beforehand. We’ll deliver the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and the latest injury reports.

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