Expert Analysis: Uganda vs Somalia – 2025-09-08
The upcoming match between Uganda and Somalia on September 8, 2025, at 16:00 presents a fascinating opportunity for bettors, with odds indicating a closely contested game. Both teams have shown defensive resilience in recent fixtures, as suggested by the high probabilities of neither team scoring in both halves. This trend is particularly evident with the odds for “Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half” at 98.60 and “Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half” at 97.80. Additionally, the likelihood of both teams keeping a clean sheet in the first half stands at 98.70 for Somalia, emphasizing a defensive focus from the visitors.
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Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 98.80% | (2-0) 2-0 1H 1.07 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 98.30% | (2-0) 0-0 2H 1.13 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 98.90% | (2-0) | |
| Home Team To Win | 70.80% | (2-0) 1.11 | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 73.00% | (2-0) | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 70.20% | (2-0) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 65.50% | ||
| Home Team To Score In 1st Half | 69.60% | ||
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 69.90% | (2-0) | |
| Yellow Cards | 3.27% | (2-0) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 2.26% | (2-0) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.32% | (2-0) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 1.44% | (2-0) | |
| First Goal 30+ Minutes | 55.40% | (2-0) |
Betting Predictions
Score Predictions
- Home Team To Win: Odds at 71.40 suggest Uganda has a moderate edge to secure victory.
- Under 4.5 Cards: With odds at 69.50, this match is likely to be disciplined.
- Under 5.5 Cards: Odds of 70.70 reinforce expectations of fewer cards being shown.
- Avg. Total Goals: Predicted to be around 3.26, indicating a potential low-scoring affair.
Defensive Predictions
- Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: Odds at 65.00 suggest Uganda might struggle to score in the latter half.
- Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: With odds at 98.70, Somalia is expected to maintain a strong defense initially.
- Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: Odds of 67.80 support this defensive expectation continuing into the second half.
Goal Timing and Discipline
- First Goal After 30+ Minutes: Odds at 56.50 hint that the opening goal may come later in the match.
- Avg. Conceded Goals: At 2.12, both teams are likely to concede few goals throughout the match.
- Avg. Goals Scored: Expected to be around 2.24, suggesting both sides will likely manage to find the net at least once.
- Yellow Cards: With an average of 3.27 cards expected, discipline is anticipated but not excessive.
Predictive Insights
The match is predicted to be tightly contested with both sides focusing on solid defensive performances, particularly from Somalia in the first half and Uganda potentially finding it challenging to score in the second half. The betting trends indicate that while Uganda has a slight advantage to win, both teams are likely to play cautiously, minimizing risks and maintaining discipline throughout the game.