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UPDF FC vs Mbarara City

Uganda Uganda

Premier League 2025/2026 Bombo Stadium, Kampala
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Match Events

32' Event
Ochen E.
36' Event
Kanyike M.
58' Event
Kigozi S.

AI Match Summary

UPDF FC in this Premier League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 3-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored UPDF FC.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

33%
UPDF FC
35%
Draws
32%
Mbarara City
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

33% / Low Confidence
  • Mbarara City have won more games recently than UPDF FC.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • UPDF FC have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28.8%
UPDF FC Clean Sheet 68%
Mbarara City Clean Sheet 19%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric UPDF FC Mbarara City
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 5 6
Draws 9 9
Losses 16 14
Goals Scored 0.73 0.76
Goals Conceded 1.23 1.41
Expected Goals (xG) 0.75 1.06
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 9, 2026 Premier League
UPDF FC vs Mbarara City
3:1
Oct 3, 2025 Premier League
Mbarara City vs UPDF FC
0:1
Feb 17, 2025 Premier League
Mbarara City vs UPDF FC
0:1
Nov 6, 2024 Premier League
UPDF FC vs Mbarara City
2:1
Apr 26, 2024 Premier League
Mbarara City vs UPDF FC
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

UPDF FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Kigozi S.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Ochen E.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.58
Avg xA / game 0.38

Mbarara City Compare

Top Goalscorer Kanyike M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.59

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

UPDF FC 41 / 100
Mbarara City 32 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
UPDF FC Mbarara City

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick UPDF FC Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Mbarara City's defensive record shows goals conceded in 69% of 29 matches.

These sides typically produce 1.80 goals when they meet.

UPDF FC has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

UPDF FC scored in 47% of their last 30 games.

Scoring Trends

UPDF FC VS Mbarara City
0.38 Goals Scored 0.88
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.13
63% Over 1.5 50%
38% Over 2.5 38%
0% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

UPDF FC

(Home)
17 Sept
UPDF FC
1 : 0
Maroons
10 Sept
Police
0 : 0
UPDF FC
01 Sept
Entebbe UPPC
2 : 1
UPDF FC
29 Aug
UPDF FC
0 : 0
Kataka
23 May
Villa
2 : 1
UPDF FC
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Mbarara City

(Away)
16 Sept
Mbarara City
0 : 0
Entebbe UPPC
11 Sept
Mbarara City
0 : 0
NEC FC
29 Aug
Police
1 : 0
Mbarara City
23 May
Kampala City
4 : 1
Mbarara City
19 May
Mbarara City
2 : 0
Buhimba
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vipers 30 19 10 1 55:17 67
2 Kampala City 30 19 5 6 46:22 62
3 Villa 30 18 7 5 47:17 61
4 Kitara 30 16 8 6 43:22 56
5 Entebbe UPPC 30 14 9 7 30:20 51
6 NEC FC 30 13 12 5 31:22 51
7 Police 30 13 8 9 42:35 47
8 Maroons 30 9 11 10 26:27 38
9 BUL 30 9 10 11 30:33 37
10 Express FC 30 9 10 11 28:31 37
11 Uganda Revenue 30 5 16 9 27:30 31
12 Mbarara City 30 6 9 15 26:46 27
13 Lugazi 30 5 10 15 19:36 25
14 UPDF FC 30 5 7 18 24:41 22
15 Calvary 30 4 9 17 14:39 21
16 Buhimba 30 4 3 23 16:66 15
Promotion - CAF Champions League (Qualification)
Promotion - CAF Confederation Cup (Qualification)
Relegation - Big League (Main)