Uganda vs Tanzania Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Dec 2025

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Uganda vs Tanzania

Uganda go head-to-head with Tanzania in this Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash at Al Barid, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 27 December.

We are picking Uganda at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they line up against Tanzania. The odds of -161 means that we get a return for a win and there’s money back if the game ends level.

Uganda were beaten 3–1 by Tunisia in their Africa Cup of Nations opener at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium. Paul Put's team enjoyed 51% possession and one shot on target, while Denis Omedi registered the goal.

Tanzania were beaten 2–1 by Nigeria in their opening match at Fez Stadium. The Taifa Stars had 41% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Charles M'Mombwa finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations away win for Uganda when they last played Tanzania. Tanzania have won two of the past 3 H2H games, with Uganda picking up one win.

Africa Cup of Nations		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Tanzania	3	0	2	1	3	4	-1	3:4	2
4	Uganda	3	0	1	2	3	7	-4	3:7	1

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Confirmed Lineups

Uganda confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Denis Onyango (GK), Kenneth Semakula, Toby Sibbick, Jordan Obita, Aziz Kayondo, Allan Okello, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Baba Alhassan, Rogers Mato, Travis Mutyaba, Jude Ssemugabi.

Tanzania confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Zuberi Foba (GK), Haji Mnoga, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Ibrahim Hamad, Mohamed Husseini, Alphonce Msanga, Novatus Miroshi, Tarryn Allarakhia, Feisal Salum, Simon Msuva, Kelvin John.

Uganda vs Tanzania Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Uganda vs Tanzania betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Uganda are going to win, consider backing them at odds of -161 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The Cranes could have the upper hand in this Africa Cup of Nations clash.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Uganda vs Tanzania stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Uganda in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Uganda in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Tanzania in any of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Tanzania in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Tanzania in 3 consecutive games.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 61.7% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Uganda 1 - 0 Tanzania

An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of the Cranes at odds of +430. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Denis Omedi Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154

Denis Omedi (Uganda) can be wagered to have a minimum of one shot on goal at -154. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.

Latest Denis Omedi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-115

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Rogers Mato to Score +260

Rogers Mato (Uganda) has netted two goals in his past five matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +260 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Rogers Mato Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-154

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Uganda vs Tanzania 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.

If you want to back Tanzania to win this Africa Cup of Nations clash, then the bookies have priced them up at +220 on the 1x2 market. Uganda are available at betting odds of +143 and the draw is +190.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. Uganda are +215, while Tanzania are alternatively priced at +280 and the draw is -105.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. A viable alternative is betting the BTTS market and opting for the -152 about Both Teams to Score No.

If you’re betting on Africa Cup of Nations matches, we recommend heading to the top football betting sites and scanning through the hundreds of markets. There’s a chance to bet pre-match and In-Play.

Full-Time Result

1

+143

X

+190

2

+220

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

-105

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-250

X2

-189

Draw No Bet

1

-164

2

+110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-100

2 Hcp +0.25

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-233

Over 2.5

+170

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+112

No

-152

Denis Omedi is the First Goalscorer favourite at +500 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +230.

Denis Omedi (Uganda)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

Steven Mukwala (Uganda)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Rogers Mato (Uganda)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Mbwana Samatta (Tanzania)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Kelvin John (Tanzania)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Travis Mutyaba (Uganda)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Morice Abraham (Tanzania)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (Uganda)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Melvyn Lorenzen (Uganda)

First

+420

Anytime

+900

Tarryn Allarakhia (Tanzania)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Iddy Seleman Nado (Tanzania)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Ronald Ssekiganda (Uganda)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Bobosi Byaruhanga (Uganda)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Kelvin Nashon (Tanzania)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Feisal Salum (Tanzania)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Charles M'Mombwa (Tanzania)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Khalid Aucho (Uganda)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Kenneth Semakula (Uganda)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Baba Alhassan (Uganda)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Haji Mnoga (Tanzania)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Jordan Obita (Uganda)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Aziz Kayondo (Uganda)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Alphonce Msanga (Tanzania)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Pascal Msindo (Tanzania)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Mohamed Husseini (Tanzania)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Shomari Kapombe (Tanzania)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Denis Omedi (Uganda)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-115

Steven Mukwala (Uganda)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-123

Rogers Mato (Uganda)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-154

Mbwana Samatta (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Kelvin John (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-189

Travis Mutyaba (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Morice Abraham (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-233

Melvyn Lorenzen (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Tarryn Allarakhia (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Iddy Seleman Nado (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-286

Ronald Ssekiganda (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Bobosi Byaruhanga (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Kelvin Nashon (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-476

Charles M'Mombwa (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Feisal Salum (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Haji Mnoga (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-667

Khalid Aucho (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Kenneth Semakula (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Baba Alhassan (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Jordan Obita (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Aziz Kayondo (Uganda)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-909

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Uganda Stats

Tanzania Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.70 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 2 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 0.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Uganda vs Tanzania Lineups & Team News

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