Uganda vs Libya Predictions - Uganda and Libya set to draw

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Both teams drew their opening AFCON Group H games
Uganda solid at home, Libya often draws away
Predicted result: BTTS draw

Uganda drew their opening qualifying match against Tunisia (Getty Images)

Uganda secured a draw in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier and have been in decent nick at home recently. Libya left it late to secure a point in their first match and tend to draw their matches. A BTTS draw is predicted between the two nations.

Uganda have won 3 of their last 5 home fixtures.
Uganda have scored 5 goals in 5 home games.
Uganda have conceded 4 goals in 5 home matches.
Libya have drawn 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Libya have scored 3 goals in 5 away games.
Libya have conceded 2 goals in 5 away matches.

Head to Head

Libya have the advantage over Uganda, with two victories to none, including two draws in four meetings.

Uganda Form

Uganda pocketed a point for their efforts in their opening Group H AFCON qualifier last week, drawing 1-1 with Tunisia away from home.

The Cranes had 45% possession and nine shots in the match, with three attempts on target.

Uganda was supposed to play five international friendlies between March and June, but they were cancelled due to public health safety concerns.

The team from East Africa have lost three of their last five fixtures, with two draws. They scored four goals and conceded 12.

The Cranes have won three of their last five fixtures, with two defeats. They scored five goals and conceded four.

Uganda will be happy to have come away with a draw in their opening AFCON qualifier, and have the home-ground advantage for the clash against Libya, although their opponents have not lost many matches in recent outings.

Libya Form

Libya came from two goals down to secure a draw in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group H qualifier last week, drawing 2-2 with Botswana at home.

The Mediterranean Knights had 71% possession and 24 shots in the game, with seven attempts on target.

Before that result, the team from North Africa played two friendlies in March, drawing 0-0 with Niger and 2-2 with Liberia.

Libya have registered one victory in their last five matches, with one defeat and three draws. They scored five goals and conceded four.

The Mediterranean Knights have won one of their last five away fixtures, with one defeat and three draws. They have scored three goals and conceded two.

Libya had to make a comeback to salvage something from their first Africa Cup of Nations Group H qualifier, and will have to produce a clinical performance to secure a winning result against Uganda, as they have drawn five of their last seven games.

Team News

Uganda

Rogers Mato scored the second-half equaliser against Tunisia.

Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, David Lukwago, Hannington Ssebwalunyo

Defenders: Toby Sibbick, Jonathan Odongo, Rogers Torach, Aziizi Kayondo, Herbert Achayi, Herbert Bockhorn, Nathan Asiimwe, Geofrey Lubanga Kene, Hillary Mukundane, Gavin Kizito

Midfielders: Baba Alhassan, Noble Okello, Kenneth Semakula, Allan Oyirwoth, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Joseph Seremba

Forwards: James Bogere, Travis Mutyaba, Denis Omedi, Rogers Mato, Hassan Mubiru, Sadam Masereka, Steven Mukwala, Richard Basangwa, Frank Ssebufu

Libya

Maruwan Al Hibeeshi scored late in the second half.

Ezzedine Almariami scored the dramatic equaliser from the spot in stoppage time.

Goalkeepers: Aymen AlTehar, Mouad Almansouri, Mourad Alweheshi, Mohamed Ayad

Defenders: Ali Yussouf, Abdulaziz Alsweie, Talal Farhat, Ibrahim Aburwies, Sobhi Almabruk, Fadel Salama, Mutaz AlJurnazi, Ahmed Shalabi, Siefeddin Jaddour

Midfielders: Ashraf ElMugsi, Mohamed Hashem, Bashir AlHbeshi, Osama Alshremi, Ahmed Ben Ali, Abdulmomen Akasha, Muhaned Eto, Mahmud AlShelwi, Abdullah Al Orfi

Forwards: Hamdo Elhouni, Amjed AlShaghem, Hussien Taqtaq, Ahmed Alsweie, Ezzedine Almariami, Fahd Almesmari, Ismael Altajouri, Mouad Eissa

Verdict

Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.

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