Mbale Heroes vs NEC FC Prediction: Determined NEC to secure maximum points

Mbale Municipal Stadium will host the Uganda Premier League game between Mbale Heroes and NEC FC. The two teams will meet for the first time in this fixture and will surely eye a win. Which side gets things right? Below, I will do a full match preview and provide betting opportunities. 

Mbale Heroes suffered a defeat at the hands of Maroons the previous time out and will have been hoping to get things right here. In a game that ended 1-0, Ivan Mayanja's strike in the first quarter of the game was enough to see their opponent secure maximum points. In the meantime, Mbale Heroes have struggled lately as they have failed to win any of their last four games. In fact, the home team's last win was against Bright Stars in November. This season, Mbale Heroes have nine points and sit bottom of the standings after 14 matches played.

NEC FC returned to winning ways against Mbarara City the previous time out and will eye a win here. In a game that ended 1-0, a 37th-minute Cromwel Rwothomio strike was enough to see this team secure maximum points. However, NEC FC have not lost any of their last seven games. In that run, this team won four times while settling for a draw in three games. Away from home, NEC FC have won once in their last five matches, drawing two and losing two. In the standings, NEC FC are just two points adrift of first-placed Vipers.  

I am looking forward to seeing NEC FC dominate this game following a run of incredible performances. While Mbale Heroes have conceded so much lately and struggled, especially in defence, I feel this will be another tough encounter for the home side. This could also be a tough game on the surface, but I trust the visiting NEC FC to get things right and secure maximum points.