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Uganda vs Tanzania Betting Tips

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Qualifying for the 2019 African Cup of Nations started back in June 2017, with one match of the group stage played. Over a year later and we are ready to resume the race to qualify for the tournament in Cameroon.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group L is one of the most intriguing and there is not a standout name in terms of world football between them. Uganda, Lesotho, Tanzania and Cape Verde complete the group and on the 7th September Uganda host Tanzania at the Mandela National Stadium, in Kampala.

This is a huge game for both teams who are hoping to qualify as one of the 24 teams in the finals. Keep reading to find our Uganda vs Tanzania betting tips below.

1. Uganda vs Tanzania Predictions

One glance at the official world rankings shows Uganda are in a much stronger position than Tanzania. The hosts are ranked 82 in the world at the time of writing while Tanzania are down at 140, below the likes of Swaziland, Botswana and Rwanda.

The Uganda vs Tanzania betting odds have clearly taken this ranking into account and its Uganda who start the game as favourites to pick up maximum points.

Uganda know what it takes to qualify for the African Cup of Nations, having done so in 2017. They have lost only one of their last eight home matches and recorded wins over Egypt and Congo plus picked up a 0-0 draw against Ghana.

Tanzania have never qualified for the African Cup of Nations but perhaps this group gives them the best opportunity they have had in recent years. However, despite taking the lead in their home match against Lesotho, Tanzania failed to hold on to their advantage and dropped points in a 1-1 draw.

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2. Uganda vs Tanzania Betting Odds

Uganda have shown themselves to be a difficult team to beak down on home soil. They have kept a clean sheet in games against Congo, Egypt, Rwanda, Ghana and Burundi. Therefore, Uganda will feel confident of keeping another clean sheet against Tanzania.

However, in their most recent home fixture against Malawi, Uganda failed to score and previous home games against Egypt and Ghana show they have not been very prolific in-front of goal.

Qualifying for the 2019 African Cup of Nations really kicks in this season. You can follow all the action with Uganda vs Tanzania live streaming at top online bookmakers including 1xBet.

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