Niger vs Uganda Prediction: The Cranes are the favourite to win here

Niger will lock horns with Uganda at the Stade de Marrakech on Thursday. The home side are out of the AFCON Competition, having gone five games with two points, while Uganda will be desperate for the maximum points to stand a chance of becoming the second team to qualify from the group.

FIFA Ranking: 128th

Last five matches: DDLLL

The home are yet to taste a victory since the beginning of their qualifier. Niger head here following the (1-0) defeat on the road against Tanzania. Niger were the second best in the encounter, failing to create any chances. Niger sit at the bottom of the log, sharing the spoils twice and losing three games. Niger are ranked 128th in the world and one of the lowest-ranked sides in the qualifiers.

FIFA Ranking: 92nd

Last five games: LDLWL

The Cranes have been struggling since the commencement of the season and have picked up four points from a possible fifteen. Uganda came into this encounter on the back of a (1-2) home defeat against a strong Algeria side. Uganda conceded twice before a consolation goal by Fahad Bayo in the 88th minute.

Uganda have a tiny chance of qualifying for the AFCON Tournament as they must win here and hope Tanzania concedes more than two goals; however, it’ll be a disappointment if they fail to make it out of the group.

Over their previous six meetings, Niger have won three while Uganda have won twice and a game ending in a deadlock. Niger are literally out of the race to qualify, having picked up two points from a possible fifteen; however, Uganda will invest their all to garner the maximum possible points. This game will be played in Morocco, considering the unrest in Niger, and it’s a significant advantage to Uganda, who must win to stand a chance of advancing. The Cranes are slightly better than their opponent, and we are trusting them to secure all the points for 1.82.

Both sides might settle for a halftime draw here for 1.90.

We expect the visitors to win and score more than once to give them an edge over Tanzania.

Good luck!