Tunisia vs Uganda prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
On September 24, 2026, Tunisia and Uganda will face off in the first round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The home side will be hoping to finally give their supporters something to celebrate.
Tunisia vs Uganda team news and expert analysis
Tunisia topped their qualifying group last year. However, they were then eliminated from the previous AFCON in the round of 16, throwing away their advantage against Mali before losing the tie on penalties. After a string of disappointing results in friendly matches, they opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-5 defeat to Sweden. The coach was subsequently replaced, but things did not improve much under Renard either: 0-4 against Japan and 1-3 against the Netherlands.
Uganda finished second in their qualifying group but still failed to reach the playoffs. In December, they suffered two defeats at the AFCON after drawing with Tanzania, and have not played another match since. They have not played a single friendly in more than six months! Every planned fixture was postponed for various reasons.
The hosts score an average of 0.7 goals per game while conceding more than three times as many — 2.3. Their opponents have a more balanced, although still negative, record: 1.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match.
Previous matches: Tunisia vs Uganda
The northern African side won all four previous encounters, including last year's meeting.
They should prove their superiority once again by winning this match (odds – 1.63).
Tunisia vs Uganda: key statistics and trends
- Tunisia have lost five matches in a row
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Tunisia's matches, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
- Uganda have lost three of their last four matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Uganda's matches, with an average total of 2.8 goals per game.
Tunisia vs Uganda: possible starting lineups
Tunisia play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Dahmen - Abdi, Valery, Ben Hmida, Skhiri, Talbi - Mejbri, Hedira, Garbi, Slimane - Mastouri
Uganda play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Onyango - Kayondo, Obita, Sibbick, Semakula - Alhassan, Byaruhanga - Mato, Mutyaba, Omendi - Ikpeazu
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