Maroons vs Mbale Heroes Prediction: Maroons are too favoured to drop points

Luzira Maximum Prisons Stadium will host the Uganda Premier League encounter between the Maroons and Mbale Heroes. This will be the first-ever meeting between these sides, and I expect a competitive encounter. Which side takes the win here? Below, I will provide the previews of this game and make predictions. 

Maroons

Maroons are coming off a win over Police FC, and they will hope to get things right again. The Maroons needed to come from behind in a game that ended 1-2 to take maximum points. The Maroons conceded six minutes into kickoff in that game, with Isaac Ogwang striking for their opponent. However, Ivan Asaba levelled this team in the 24th minute from the spot before getting his second of the day in the 53rd minute to win it for his side. 

However, the Maroons have lost only once in their recent league matches, coming against Airtel Kitara, which ended 0-4. This team defeated Mbarara City and Bright Stars in other games while drawing BUL. In their last home matches, Maroons have won twice, drawn two and lost one. 

In 13 matches played, the Maroons accumulated 19 points and sit in the 5th spot. In those matches, Maroons scored 14 goals while conceding 18. 

Mbale Heroes

Mbale Heroes are coming off a hard-to-take result against Vipers the previous time out and will hope for a better result here. In a game that ended 0-4, Mbale Heroes failed to respond in each half, conceding once in the first half before seeing their opponent running riot in the second half. 

However, Mbale Heroes have lost three times in recent games and have won once in their last eleven matches. In that run, this team lost to Mbarara City, Airtel Kitara, the Police, Kampala City, and the Wakiso Giants. In those matches, Mbale Heroes' best results were against Lugazi, BUL, and UPDF, which ended in draws, with a 1-0 win over Bright Stars. 

With nine points from a possible 39, Mbale Heroes scored six goals, conceding 23. Sitting at the bottom of the standings, Mbale Heroes are just two to four points from moving out of the relegation zone. 

Expert Betting Tips

Mbale Heroes are struggling and will need to be at their best to take a point in this game. While the Maroons are on the right track with positive outcomes in their recent matches, I expect them to take advantage of their struggling opponent here. However, the two teams have a lot to play for, with Mbale Heroes working hard to avoid relegation, while Maroon's chances of making it to the CAF competitions next season are also high. I will confidently back the Maroons to win this game from the first half, and while Mbale Heroes have struggled so much on the road, a bet on goals is another option I will go for.