Mbarara City vs Busoga Prediction: Home team will not disappoint

The round 18 Uganda Premier League match between Mbarara City and Busoga will take place at Kakyeka Stadium. Who will emerge victorious in this contest?

Mbarara City experienced a recent setback in the league, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat against NEC FC in their last outing. The match saw them concede a goal in each half, with Stephen Joseph Dhata opening the scoring for NEC FC, followed by Rashid Okocha extending the lead in the 49th minute of the second half. Despite this loss, Mbarara City displayed commendable performances in preceding matches, securing three consecutive games without a defeat. During this period, they achieved victories against Wakiso Giants and Express, while settling for a draw with BUL. Currently positioned 11th in the league standings with 20 points, Mbarara City has scored 12 goals and conceded 15 in 17 matches.

Busoga is coming off a recent league defeat against NEC FC, with a final score of 2-3. This loss marks their second consecutive setback, following a 3-0 defeat to Vipers in the previous encounter. Additionally, Busoga faced another loss in the last four matches, falling to Wakiso Giants. However, amidst this challenging run, they managed a victory by defeating Airtel Kitara 2-1 in a recent home match. Despite this win, Busoga currently occupies the 14th spot in the league, accumulating 15 points from 16 matches.

This match appears to be more closely contested than suggested by the teams' records on paper. Nevertheless, playing at home should provide a significant advantage for the hosts. Despite both teams facing challenges in defense, I anticipate a low-scoring encounter.