Uganda and DR Congo meet at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium for their second friendly in four days. Uganda won Friday’s first encounter 2-0, but both coaches are expected to use the rematch to continue testing their squads.

Uganda’s Organisation Delivered a 2-0 Win in the First Meeting

Uganda enter the rematch in excellent form. Before this friendly double-header, Paul Put’s team drew 1-1 away to Tunisia and beat Libya 1-0 in AFCON qualifying. They then defeated DR Congo 2-0 on October 2.

The first game showed why Uganda are difficult to break down. DR Congo controlled more possession, but the Cranes stayed compact, denied them a goal, and exploited their chances efficiently.

Rotation is likely to happen. Put is expected to give more minutes to players who featured less on Friday, potentially including Richard Basangwa, Frank Ssebuufu and Sadam Masereka.

Uganda predicted lineup vs DR Congo (4-2-3-1): Lukwago; Sibbick, Torach, Mukundane, Achayi; Semakula, Alhassan; Masereka, Mutyaba, Omedi; Ssebuufu.

DR Congo Need an Attacking Response After Friday’s Blank

DR Congo have an immediate opportunity to respond after losing the first friendly 2-0. Sébastien Desabre’s team actually enjoyed more possession on Friday, but Uganda’s defensive organisation frustrated them and individual errors proved costly.

The Leopards are using these matches primarily to assess players and tactical combinations, meaning their lineup has been heavily rotated compared with their strongest XI. Still, they will look to bounce back from the loss.

DR Congo predicted lineup vs Uganda (4-3-3): Epolo; Kayembe, Batubinsika, Mbemba, Makengo; Sadiki, Mbuku, Tshibola; Bongonda, Muleka, Essende.

Uganda vs DR Congo Prediction

Safe Tip: DR Congo or Draw
Odds: 1.24 (22Bet)
Correct score prediction: Uganda 0-1 DR Congo
22Bet Booking Code: T2EV9

Key stats:

  • Uganda beat DR Congo 2-0 just three days ago at the same venue.
  • Uganda have conceded only one goal across their last three matches.
  • The last eight H2Hs saw both teams not scoring.

DR Congo or Draw at 1.24 is the Safe Tip. The case for DR Congo rests largely on the expected response and the depth available to Desabre. Friday’s match was an experimental friendly rather than a full-strength competitive fixture, and the second game gives him an immediate opportunity to adjust his personnel and approach.

The double-chance market provides protection if Uganda’s organisation produces a stalemate again. Congo will likely analyse their mistakes and should be able to avoid a defeat.

Uganda vs DR Congo Prediction, Value Tip

Value Tip: Both Teams to Score - No
Odds: 1.70 (22Bet)
22Bet Booking Code: M9GV9

The teams met only three days ago and produced a 2-0 Uganda victory, while the Cranes have allowed just one goal across their last three internationals. Their compact shape frustrated DR Congo even when the Leopards controlled possession.

In addition, in the last eight meetings between the sides, the both teams to score market did not happen. With neither side needing to chase a competitive result, another match in which at least one team fails to score looks plausible at 1.70.

Verdict: DR Congo or Draw (1.24) - Uganda 0-1 DR Congo.