Uganda vs Egypt Predictions

Hosts Egypt are out to book top spot in Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, as they face off with Uganda. These two sides are aiming to wrap things up after a good start, with Egpyt hoping for a run of games at their own ground. They know that if they finish top then every one of their potential matches between the last 16 right up to the final will be hosted at the national stadium – the Cairo International Stadium – where this fixture is also being played. That consistency would be a boost to the hosts, who are already tournament favourites.

Uganda are enjoying a surprisingly solid tournament, having kicked things off with a solid victory over DR Congo. Their point against Zimbabwe has put them on the verge of the second round, but they could use a point in this final fixture to secure second place behind the hosts. They’ve improved radically over the last few years, having only returned to this tournament for the first time in 39 years at the 2017 edition. With consecutive appearances under their belt, they’re showing clear signs of improvement.

However, Egypt will be expecting another win at their own tournament. After back to back victories, the anticipation is reaching fever pitch for the Pharaohs. They’ve already got themselves through, but it’s vital for them to book the more favourable route to the final. Egyptians are looking ahead expecting to reach the latter stages of this tournament, so they won’t be happy with anything but another result in Cairo this weekend.

Egypt are always one of the contenders when they make it to the Cup of Nations, but they are a real force with home form behind them. A seven-game winning run at home has marked them out as the team to beat in this tournament. They have four straight wins behind them going into this clash, a run which they should be aiming to continue even if they rotate the team.

Uganda come into this clash with just two wins in their last seven, while their record against Egypt is terrible. They’ve lost 10 of the last 11 meetings, which makes the Pharaohs the worthy favourites in our eyes. They’ve won 18 of their last 24 matches in the Africa Cup of Nations, so we’re backing the hosts to claim a third straight win in this group and add to their brilliant record against Uganda.