Tunisia vs Uganda Prediction & Betting Tips (23 December)

Winner of the African Cup of Nations in 2004, Tunisia has not gone beyond the quarter-finals since and was even eliminated in the group stage during the previous edition played in 2023. In order to qualify for this CAN 2025, the Carthage Eagles finished in 2nd place in group A, behind the Comoros but ahead of the Gambia. Engaged in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup subsequently, they validated their ticket for a third World Cup in a row. Without blinking an eye, Tunisia easily outpaced its opponents with a record of 9 wins and 1 draw. Last November, Tunisia played three friendly matches 1 victory and 2 draws and notably held off Brazil 1-1.8th finalist of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Uganda then missed in 2021 and 2023.

The selection did not tremble to ensure its presence in this CAN 2025. Indeed, it finished in 2nd place in group K, just behind South Africa but far ahead of Congo and South Sudan. Subsequently, the Cranes did not manage to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Without merit, they had to settle for 2nd place in their group 6 wins and 4 defeats, behind Algeria. Engaged in two friendlies in November, Uganda first beat Chad 2-1 before being defeated by Morocco 4-0. 

For Tunisia, it is necessary to highlight the loss of the important midfielder passed by Angers Aïssa Laïdouni (Al-Wakrah, 59 sel). We also note the absences of defenders Haddadi (Berkane, 36 sel) and Ghram (Shakhtar, 6 sel), midfielders Ben Slimane (Norwich, 38 sel) and Ben Larbi (Sarjah, 16 sel, 3 goals) or even attackers Layouni (Häcken, 2 goals in 16 sel), Jebali (Gamba Osaka, 2 goals in 17 sel) and Ltaief (Sparta Rotterdam, 1 goal in 21 sel). The coach relies on well-known faces like defenders Valéry (Sheffield Wednesday, 16 sel), Bronn (Servette, 47 sel), Talbi (Lorient, 57 sel) and Abdi (Nice, 40 sel). The midfielders Shkiri (Frankfurt, 74 sel) and Mejbri (Burnley, 39 sel) are also present as are the offensive ones Achouri (Copenhagen, 3 goals in 24 sel), Saad (Augsburg, 4 goals in 9 sel) and Mastouri (Makhachkala, 4 goals in 12 sel). Having passed through Ligue 1, Gharfi (Augsburg, 1 goal in 8 seasons) and Sliti (Al-Shamal, 14 goals in 80 seasons) are well available.

The Ugandan group is made up of elements little known to the general public. Present in October, defenders Kizito (KCCA, 14 sel) and Achai (KCCA, 2 sel), midfielders Oyirwoth (New England Revolution, 4 sel) and Ssebaggala (Vipers, 1 sel) and striker Mpande (PVF-CAND, 2 goals in 15 sel) were not called up for this Africa Cup of Nations. The defender of Italian origin Capradossi (Cluj, 11 sel) must play an important role as does the full-back Kayondo (Slovan Liberec, 33 sel). Midfielder Okello (Vipers, 6 goals in 32 games) and winger Mato (Vardar Skopje, 6 goals in 36 games) were the most influential players during the last qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. 

• Summary: Tunisia is going head to head with Uganda starting on 23 Dec 2025 at 20:00 UTC at Stade Olympique Annexe Complexe Sportif Prince Abdellah stadium, Rabat city, Morocco. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations, Group C .
• Tunisia Feedinco Rating: 6.79
• Uganda Feedinco Rating: 6.84