Somalia vs Uganda Predictions - Uganda to extend unbeaten record over Somalia

Uganda have a commanding lead of five victories to none against Somalia across all competitions.  

Somalia extended their losing streak to nine fixtures when they were defeated 3-1 by Algeria away from home in their World Cup qualifier last week.

Somalia had a disastrous start against Algeria when a player scored an own goal two minutes into the contest.

Algeria doubled their tally after 31 minutes of play to go into the break with a two-nil lead.

Somalia pulled a goal back in the 65th minute of the match before Algeria grabbed their third goal 15 minutes later to seal the points.

The Ocean Stars have lost seven successive fixtures. They have netted three goals and conceded 15.

Somalia have registered one victory at home in their last seven matches, including five losses and one draw. They have scored two goals and conceded 11.

Somalia have been in a slump for a while and have lost five times in a row against Uganda, making their task of getting the World Cup qualifying campaign up and running a tough ask. Can they find a way to win? 

Head coach Rachid Lousteque could make changes to his starting XI after losing and conceding three goals against Algeria. 

Mustaf Nakuia, Ibrahim Ahmed, Ahmed Mayow, Ayman Mohamed Abdirizak, Emli Saadiq, Wali Walig, Ahmed Isse, Ahmed Baanuu, Mohamed Ali, Salim Abdi, Issa Abdukadir, Qadir Sidow, Iama Omar, Ibrahim Ilyas, Ismail Isse, Haj Adan, Cusman Maxmed, Hussein Mohamed, Farhan Xidig, Awad Mohamed, Said Haji, Sakara Hassan, Isse Adim, Mahad Shine, and Yusef Ahmed. 

Uganda succumbed to their third straight loss when they were defeated 2-1 by Gunea away from home in their opening World Cup qualifying match last weekend.

Uganda did not have the best start, conceding after ten minutes of play,  but levelled matters with a goal twenty minutes later.

Uganda made substitutions in the second half in search of the winner, but Guinea came up with the goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time via a free kick to pocket all the points.

The Cranes secured two victories in their last seven matches, including five losses. They have scored five goals and conceded nine.

Uganda have registered three wins in their last seven away fixtures, including four defeats. They have scored five goals and let in seven at the back.

Uganda have lacked the finishing touch in their recent outings but will start confidently against a struggling Somalia side, whom they have defeated five successive times. 

Travis Mutyaba and Fahad Bayo picked injuries late in the second half and are doubtful starters.