Uganda vs Algeria Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Published at :June 9, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Modified at :June 9, 2024 at 3:15 PM

The visitors are likely to secure a comfortable win over the hosts.

It’s a 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers group stage match number four of ten between Uganda and Algeria. Despite having the same points, Algeria is at the top of the table in Group G, whereas Uganda stands in 3rd position. Goal difference acts as the differentiator between both teams right now.

This will be a crucial match for both teams, as it will somehow consolidate their position for the later matches. Both teams have played plenty of matches this year, as they both reached the group stage matches of 2023 the Africa Cup of Nations.

The last time these two teams met was back in June 2023 in the qualifiers of the AFCONs. That game was won by Algeria. Uganda’s performance in their last few matches have been consistent, as they got positive results, whereas Algeria gave a mixed performance.

As of now, there is a clear distinction in both teams, as Algeria stand way ahead of Uganda. If we talk about their FIFA rankings then the host stands at 92nd position whereas Algeria, their opponent, are at 43rd.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 10 June at 9:30 PM (IST)

Location: Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, Uganda

Form:

Uganda (Last five international matches): W-D-L-W-W

Algeria (Last five international matches): L-D-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Muhammad Shaban (Uganda)

Muhammad Shaban a 26-year-old striker is one of the best players in the national team of Uganda. In the last two matches, he was used as a substitute and both times he delivered a goal. He plays for the Ugandan club Kampala Capital City Authority FC. In the last World Cup qualifier match against Botswana, he scored the deciding goal in the 74th minute, to earn his team three points.

Yassine Benzia (Algeria)

This 29-year-old midfielder has scored a lot of goals for his team in important times. Benzia is an experienced player and plays for the club Qarabag FK, which stands in the first position in the Azerbaijan Premier League. In the last match for Algeria, the player scored a brace of goals against South Africa. The player can score as well as create them for the team.

Match Facts

Algeria have managed to win only a single game in their last five International appearances, whereas Uganda have lost just once.
Whichever team wins this match will top the Group G of World Cup qualifiers with 9 points.
Algeria is currently the FIFA Arab Cup holder, as they won the title in 2021 by defeating Tunisia in the finals.

Uganda vs Algeria: Betting Tips and Odds

Tip 1: Algeria to win the match – 1/1
Tip 2: Both teams to score goals
Tip 3: Match will end with goals over 1.5 – 7/4

Injury and Team News

Bevis Mugabi, a Ugandan player is out of the squad. Isaac Muleme and Halid Lwaliwa might join the team for the hosts. Muhammad Shaban, who was called as a substitute in the last couple of matches, might join the starting XI for Uganda.

Star wing player Riyad Mahrez wasn’t called up, but Houssem Aouar, a midfielder might play an important role in tomorrow’s match for the visitors.

Head-to-Head

Total number of matches: 15

Uganda: 5

Algeria: 6

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Uganda predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Watenga (GK); Bwomono, Lwaliwa, Muleme, Capradossi; Okello, Semakula, Ssekiganda, Mukwala; Muhammad Shaban, Mutyaba

Algeria predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Mandrea (GK); Attal, Mandi, Tougai, Ait-Nouri; Zerrouki, Brahimi, Bentaleb; Benrahma, Benzia, Gouiri

Match Prediction

There is a clear distinction between both teams as Algeria are a stronger side. Although there isn’t a lot of difference in their head-to-head stats, still the chances are high that the match will end in the away team’s favour.

Prediction: Uganda 1-2 Algeria

Telecast Details:

India: Fancode

International: FIFA+

Uganda: UBC TV

Saudi Arabia: SSC

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