Vipers vs Villa SC Prediction: Vipers will take maximum points in this game

St. Mary's Stadium will be the venue for this round 4 Uganda Premier League encounter between Vipers and Villa SC. The last time these two teams met, a draw was enough to satisfy the two sides. How will this encounter unfold?

Vipers were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Lugazi last time. However, this team started their season with a defeat to NEC FC, an encounter that ended 3-1. In the meantime, their lone win this season was against Express, an encounter that ended 3-0, with Milton Karisa's brace and Asiwome Fumador scoring for this team. Heading into this game, Vipers have four points, putting them 9th in the standings. 

Villa SC's last league game was against BUL, and this team pulled off a 2-1 win. In that game, Ronald Ssekiganda and Hakim Kiwanuka scored for Villa SC. However, a second-half 64th-minute strike by Dickson Mataama could not deny Villa SC maximum points in that game. This season, Villa SC have two wins, giving them six points and positioning them sixth in the standings, with six goals scored and four conceded. 

This is going to be a very close game, as the two teams are performing at a good level. Vipers have the edge at home, while Villa are also coming off a league win. This should be an open game, with the two teams expected to prioritize defensive play, as in their past meetings. Yet, I believe Vipers will be strong at home to take maximum points as they look to return to winning ways.