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Uganda1Libya0

HT 1–0Tue 29 Sept 2026, 16:00 Predictions graded

Predictions10–283%

Edges2–433%

PossPossession 45%–55%ShotsShots 6–14On targetOn target 1–5CornersCorners 2–5

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 27 Sep 2026, 05:23 · Europe/Bucharest

Group H is level after matchday one and only one side joins hosts Uganda at the finals, so this is a chance for either team to go in front.

The likeliest shape is a tight game that Libya avoid losing, and four quotes give something back: Libya to win or draw at 1.95, Libya to win at 4.2, a level half-time at 2.05 and no first-half goal at 2.5.

Context

Matchday one left Tunisia, Uganda, Libya and Botswana all on one point, with Uganda's results counting in a group in which only one team joins the hosts at the finals. The Libya match is therefore a chance for either side to take an early lead in the race for that single qualifying place. The standings are still compressed enough that one result cannot decide qualification, but it can shape how both teams approach the return fixtures.
- Uganda's results count in Group H even though Uganda are already qualified as co-hosts.
- After matchday one, Tunisia, Uganda, Libya and Botswana each had one point.
- Only one team from Group H advances alongside host Uganda.
ConfirmedSources checked 27 Sep 2026, 05:21 · Europe/Bucharest
Hoima City Stadium is a newly completed ground and this fixture is the first major AFCON qualifier moved outside Kampala, replacing the venues Uganda normally use for home matches. Neither squad has senior competitive experience of the pitch, which adds uncertainty over how it will play on a September evening. The fixture is being promoted as a landmark for the Bunyoro region, with the crowd expected to be strongly behind the hosts.
- The fixture is scheduled for Hoima City Stadium.
- It is the first major AFCON qualifier to be staged outside Kampala.
ConfirmedSources checked 27 Sep 2026, 05:21 · Europe/Bucharest
Paul Put's 28-man squad for the window blends first call-ups Jonathan Odongo, Noble Okello and Sadam Masereka with established names such as Denis Onyango, Toby Sibbick and Allan Okello. The same group covers the Tunisia and Libya qualifiers plus two October friendlies, so the coach has room to change the side between games. The list is a squad rather than a starting line-up, and the Libya XI has not been indicated.
- A 28-man squad was named for the AFCON qualifiers and the DR Congo friendlies.
- New call-ups include Jonathan Odongo, Noble Okello and Sadam Masereka.
- Established names in the group include Denis Onyango, Toby Sibbick and Allan Okello.
ConfirmedSources checked 27 Sep 2026, 05:21 · Europe/Bucharest
Libya trained at Al-Nahr stadium in Tripoli under Youssoupha Dabo, the coach appointed in July 2026, before making the trip to Uganda. Dabo's staff had the squad together through the opener against Botswana and this away match, giving a settled week rather than a rushed assembly. The delegation has reached Uganda, but the exact travelling squad and any late withdrawals are not yet detailed, so selection remains open.
- Libya trained at Al-Nahr stadium in Tripoli ahead of the September window.
- Youssoupha Dabo leads the team, having been appointed in July 2026.
- The Libyan delegation has reached Uganda for the second qualifier.
ReportedSources checked 27 Sep 2026, 05:21 · Europe/Bucharest

BetBugs edges

Compare BetBugs' chances with the market's.

Positive edges · 4

BetBugs probabilities

How likely BetBugs thought each outcome was.

Result3 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Uganda score more at home than Libya manage on the road, and they have the stronger attacking output of the two sides.
- Uganda: 5W-3D-5L in 13 competitive matches, 1.54 goals scored and 1.31 conceded per game
- Uganda home split: 3W-1D-3L, 1.43 scored and 1.14 conceded per home match
- Libya away split: 2W-1D-3L, 0.67 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per away match
- Libya have scored 9 and conceded 7 across 12 competitive matches
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonUgandaEstimated chance38%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Market price 2.05
The read
Both teams barely score before the break, so the most likely half-time position is level.
- Combined first-half goal averages are under one per match for both sides
- Libya were level at half-time in 5 of their last 6 competitive matches
- Uganda were level at half-time in 4 of their last 6 competitive matches
- Libya away first half: 0.17 scored and 0.17 conceded per game
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance51%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Second-half goal expectations for the two teams are similar, which keeps a level half likely.
- Uganda second half: 1.08 for and 0.92 against
- Libya second half: 0.58 for and 0.75 against
- Libya drew the second half in 3 of their last 6 competitive matches
- Both teams' second-half goal totals are close
BetBugs · Second Half WinnerwonDrawEstimated chance38%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
First halves are tight for both teams, with Libya rarely leading at the break away from home. Both teams barely score before the break, so the most likely half-time position is level.
- Uganda first-half goals: 0.46 scored and 0.38 conceded per match
- Uganda home first half: 0.43 scored and 0.29 conceded
- Combined first-half goal averages are under one per match for both sides
- Libya were level at half-time in 5 of their last 6 competitive matches
BetBugs · Double Chance First HalfwonUganda or DrawEstimated chance80%

Goals6 of 6 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Market price 1.50
The read
Libya's matches are consistently low-scoring and their away games produce very few goals.
- Libya matches average 2.17 total goals across 12 competitive games
- Libya away matches average 0.67 scored and 1.00 conceded
- Libya kept 5 clean sheets in 12 competitive matches
- Uganda's home matches average 2.57 total goals
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderwonUnder 2.5Estimated chance56%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Market price 1.60
The read
Both teams blank opponents regularly and Libya's away scoring rate is low.
- Uganda kept 5 clean sheets in 13 competitive matches
- Libya kept 5 clean sheets in 12 competitive matches
- Libya failed to score in 3 of their 6 away matches
- Uganda failed to score in 2 of 13 competitive matches
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonNoEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Uganda's home scoring is modest and Libya concede sparingly on their travels.
- Uganda scored 5 goals in 7 home matches
- Uganda scored 5 goals in 13 competitive matches overall
- Libya conceded 3 goals in their last 6 away matches
- Libya kept 3 away clean sheets in 6 matches
BetBugs · Home Goals TotalwonUganda under 1.5Estimated chance61%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Libya's away scoring output is low and a single goal or none is their most likely return.
- Libya scored 4 goals in 6 away matches (0.67 per game)
- Libya failed to score in 3 of 6 away matches
- Uganda home: 1.14 goals conceded per match
- Libya's only two-goal competitive away display was against Mauritius-level opposition
BetBugs · Away Goals TotalwonLibya under 1.5Estimated chance72%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Combined first-half goal rates sit just under one per match, leaving a goal before the break only slightly more likely than not.
- Uganda first-half goals: 0.46 for and 0.38 against (0.84 combined)
- Libya first-half goals: 0.50 for and 0.33 against (0.83 combined)
- Libya away first half: 0.17 for and 0.17 against
- Uganda's last six competitive matches produced 5 first-half goals
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance58%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Libya's away matches are low-scoring in the second period, keeping the total down.
- Libya second-half combined average: 1.33 goals
- Libya away second half: 0.50 scored and 0.83 conceded
- Libya kept 3 clean sheets in 6 away matches
- Libya drew 0-0 away to Mauritius in their most recent away qualifier
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonUnder 1.5Estimated chance56%

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Uganda's tracked games have stayed under this line, and their corner counts are modest.
- Uganda's tracked matches total 9 corners per game
- Uganda: 4.0 corners for and 5.0 against across 4 matches
- Libya's corner data covers only one match
- Libya conceded 9 corners in that single tracked match
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonUnder 9.5Estimated chance53%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Card rates for both teams and their opponents sit below four per match on the available samples.
- Uganda: 1.57 yellows per match plus 0.25 reds in 7 games
- Libya: 1.75 yellows and no reds in 4 tracked games
- Opponents against Libya: 1.0 yellow per match
- Combined team and opponent yellow rates sit around three per game
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderlostUnder 3.5Estimated chance55%

Head-to-Head

0W · 1D · 0W

D0-0LibyavUgandaSep 21, 2022FRI

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Recent Form

Uganda

D1-1TunisiaSep 24AFR

L1-3NigeriaDec 30AFR

D1-1TanzaniaDec 27AFR

L1-3TunisiaDec 23AFR

L0-4MoroccoNov 18FRI

W2-1ChadNov 14FRI

L1-2AlgeriaOct 14WOR

W1-0BotswanaOct 9WOR

W2-0SomaliaSep 8WOR

W4-0MozambiqueSep 5WOR

L0-1SenegalAug 23AFR

D3-3South AfricaAug 18AFR

W2-0NigerAug 11AFR

W3-0GuineaAug 8AFR

L0-3AlgeriaAug 4AFR

Libya

D2-2BotswanaSep 24AFR

D2-2LiberiaMar 31FRI

D0-0NigerMar 27FRI

W1-0MauritaniaNov 15FRI

D0-0MauritiusOct 13WOR

D3-3Cape Verde IslandsOct 8WOR

W2-0EswatiniSep 8WOR

W1-0AngolaSep 4WOR

L1-3CameroonMar 25WOR

D1-1AngolaMar 20WOR

D0-0BeninNov 18AFR

W1-0RwandaNov 14AFR

L0-1NigeriaOct 11AFR

L1-2BeninSep 10AFR

D1-1RwandaSep 4AFR

Squad & Injuries

Uganda

25 available

Attackers7

Midfielders9

Defenders6

Goalkeeper3

Libya

18 available

Attackers4

Midfielders7

Defenders5

Goalkeeper2

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Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Draw or Libya

Libya

Draw

Under 0.5 goals in 1st half

Under 2.5

No

BetBugs probabilities

Result3 of 4 landed

Goals6 of 6 landed

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Uganda

Libya

Squad & Injuries

Uganda

Libya