Kampala City vs NEC FC Prediction: A competitive week nine encounter

Kampala City will play host to NEC FC in week nine of the Uganda Premier League. Heading into this game, the two teams have been playing so well this season. How will they approach this crucial game?

Kampala City settled for a 1-1 draw with their tough rival, Vipers, before the break. In that encounter, Kampala City needed a last-minute Ashraf Mugume strike to avoid a defeat after Milton Karisa had put the Vipers in the league. However, the home side has not lost any of their last ten matches. This season, from eight matches, Kampala City have 18 points, leaving them top of the standings. 

NEC FC's last league game was against Police, and they were held to a goalless draw. However, the visiting team has failed to win three of their last five league games, losing two and drawing one. However, their wins in that run saw them defeat the Maroons and Wakiso Giants. This season, NEC FC have accumulated 16 points from eight matches, which leave them seated in the third spot. In those matches, NEC FC scored eleven goals while conceding six. 

NEC FC are showing that they are ready to compete this season for the league title, and I expect them to show character. While Kampala City are arguably the best team in the Uganda League this season, I expect them to be at their best also. This is a crucial game for the two teams, and I expect a lot of solid plays from them. However, following struggles in the past years, I expect Kampala City to take care of things here as they are at their best. Therefore, with both teams expected to score, back the home team to take maximum points.