URA SC vs UPDF Prediction: Hosts are too favored to lose

The round 17 Uganda Premier League match between URA SC and UPDF will take place at the Mehta Stadium. The home team is considered the favorite to win, especially considering that the visiting team has suffered losses in their recent matches.

URA SC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Gadaffi earlier this month, with Norman Namanya being the hero by scoring the sole goal in the 30th minute of the first half. Despite this recent success, URA SC faced a setback in their preceding matches, experiencing two consecutive games without a win. They suffered a 3-2 loss to Kampala City and played to a goalless draw against Villa. Nevertheless, when considering their overall performance this season, URA SC has accumulated 24 points from 16 matches, scoring 21 goals and conceding 16.

UPDF suffered a 0-3 defeat against Airtel Kitara in their recent Uganda Premier League match. Airtel Kitara secured all three goals in the second half after a goalless first half. This loss marks UPDF's fifth consecutive defeat and extends their winless streak to eight out of their last nine matches, with only a 1-1 draw at home breaking the pattern. In terms of overall performance, UPDF has managed to accumulate just nine points from 16 matches, placing them in the 15th position in the league standings.

UPDF appears to face significant challenges in this match, given their poor recent performance. On the other hand, URA SC, having secured a win in their previous outing, seems to have a favorable opportunity to perform well. Considering URA SC's home advantage and UPDF's weak defensive record, I am predicting a 2-goal victory for URA SC, resulting in a total of three goals in the match.