Botswana vs Uganda Prediction & Betting Tips (9 October)

Uganda hosts Botswana in a pivotal Group G clash for the 2026 FIFA World Championship qualifiers , with both sides chasing their second win. Based on recent form and squad strength, a 2-1 victory for Uganda looks likely.

Uganda’s Cranes enter the fixture with momentum and a sense of unfinished business. Under Belgian tactician Paul Put, the team has shown flashes of resilience, notably in their 2-2 friendly draw against Ghana where Steven Mukwala and Muhammad Shaban clawed back twice to level the score. Their qualifying campaign began with a narrow 2-1 defeat to Guinea but was quickly steadied by a 1-0 win over Somalia, courtesy of 20-year-old Rogers Mato Kassim. Put’s latest squad includes promising SC Villa trio Kenneth Semakula, Ronald Ssekiganda, and Umar Lutalo, signaling a blend of youth and experience aimed at dominating the midfield and exploiting Botswana’s defensive gaps.



Botswana, meanwhile, has struggled to find rhythm in 2024. Didier Gomes Da Rosa’s Zebras have yet to win a match this year, with three consecutive friendly draws culminating in a goalless stalemate against Burundi. Their last competitive victory came in November 2023 with a 1-0 triumph over Guinea, but that was followed by a 3-2 loss to Mozambique. The Zebras have historically faltered against Uganda, failing to win any of their last five encounters. Da Rosa’s squad lacks the attacking sharpness needed to break down Uganda’s disciplined backline, and their midfield has shown vulnerability under pressure.

Given Uganda’s home advantage at Mandela National Stadium and their superior squad depth, a 2-1 scoreline in favor of the Cranes is a calculated prediction. Expect Uganda to dominate possession and create chances through wide play, with Botswana likely to respond on the counter. The Zebras may find the net once, but Uganda’s tactical edge and recent form suggest they’ll secure all three points, keeping their World Championship hopes alive and climbing the Group G ladder.

• Summary: Botswana is going head to head with Uganda starting on 9 Oct 2025 at 16:00 UTC at Francistown Stadium stadium, Francistown city, Botswana. The match is a part of the World Cup Qualification, CAF, Group G .