Lugazi vs Airtel Kitara Prediction: The home team has a shot in this opener

Lugazi FC Stadium will host the Uganda Premier League encounter between Lugazi and Airtel Kitara. Heading into this game, the two teams will focus on opening the season with a win. How will this one end?

Lugazi did a good job last season in the Uganda Big League with 53 points from 27 matches. Lugazi scored 36 goals while conceding 16, finishing second in the standings. In their run of goals into this, Lugazi have an unbeaten run of five games, winning four and conceding one. In those matches, Lugazi scored ten goals while conceding one.

Airtel Kitara finished 4th last season in the Uganda Premier League with 54 points. Airtel Kitara scored 46 goals in that game while conceding 24. However, in their run of games into this in the CAF Confederation Cup qualification, Airtel Kitara lost to Al Hilal Benghazi, each encounter ending in a 3-2 defeat. Yet, other encounters saw Airtel Kitara pick a win against Gadaffi and NEC FC while losing to Tusker in a friendly encounter. 

Lugazi had one of the best performances in the Big League last season, and I expect them to be strong in this game. While Airtel Kitara struggled last season, they achieved the CAF competition qualification well. With both teams on a good level of being at the top level, I am backing both teams to score while they settle for a draw at full time.