Tunisia will get their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations started when they clash with Uganda in a group C encounter at Stade Olympique Annexe Complexe Sportif Prince Abdellah on Tuesday.
Both sides will be gunning for a victory to put them on the right track for progress, especially considering the group also contains Nigeria.
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Tunisia vs Uganda predictions: Tunisia will be looking to right their wrongs
Key stats
- Tunisia are unbeaten in their last three matches (W2, D1)
- The North Africans failed to score only in one of their last nine matches.
- Uganda won three and lost two of their last five matches.
- Uganda were trounced 4-0 by Morocco in their last outing.
Correct score prediction: Tunisia 2-0 Uganda
The Carthage Eagles will come into this encounter with high hopes after a disappointing end to their Arab Cup campaign. While that was the case, they still have one of the best squads on the continent, and if they are focused, they can go all the way, and with Uganda's inconsistencies, we reckon Tunisia will claim a 2-0 win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Tunisia are the favourites
- HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
**Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Tunisia are the overwhelming favourites for this Africa Cup of Nations encounter, with odds of 8/13 (1.62), which implies a 61.9% chance of winning on Tuesday.
Uganda, on the other hand have been priced at 19/5 (4.80), which represents a 20.8% chance for the East Africans, while a draw has odds of 12/5 (3.40), meaning there is a 29.4% chance this match could end in a stalemate.
Most recent H2Hs: Tunisia have the upper hand
In the past three meetings between the sides, Tunisia have completely dominated, winning all three fixtures, scoring eight times and conceding only one goal. The Tunisians could draw some confidence from their record, and the form of both sides suggests that Tunisia could further extend their dominance.
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Tunisia Preview: The Carthage Eagles are unbeaten in three fixtures
After a lacklustre showing at the Arab Cup, Tunisia have gone three games without a defeat, recording two wins and a draw. And up against Uganda in the opening AFCON fixture, they will be looking to make up for that disappointment in this year's competition.
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Predicted lineup: Dahmen (GK), Meriah, Bronn, Valery, Talbi, Abdi; Sassi, Gharbi, Ouanes; Saad, & Mastouri
Last five matches
- Tunisia 2-1 Botswana
- Qatar 0-3 Tunisia
- Palestine 2-2 Tunisia
- Tunisia 0-1 Syria
- Brazil 1-1 Tunisia
Uganda preview: The Ugandans will be looking for a good start
The Ugandans have inconsistent in recent times, and up against a good Tunisian side, they have to put their best foot forward. That said, their 4-0 loss to Morocco in their last outing suggests that the Cranes could be in for a big task against the North Africans.
Predicted lineup: Onyango (GK), Sibbick, Mukundane, Obita, Herbert, Semakula, Aucho, Lorenzen, Ikpeazu, Okello, Mukwala
Last five matches
- Morocco 4-0 Uganda
- Uganda 2- 1 Chad
- Algeria 2-1 Uganda
- Botswana 0-1 Uganda
- Uganda 2-0 Somalia
Player to watch: Ellyes Skhiri
Ellyes Skhiri has proven to be one of the players Sami Trabelsi can bank on anytime. In addition to being one of the trusted lieutenants of Trabelsi, he is also a regular fixture in Frankfurt's starting XI. Given his ball-carrying ability and his ability to bring balance to the Midfield. He will be central to the plans of the country.
Ellyes Skhiri will be looking to continue his fine form in the colours of Tunisia. Photo: Imago | Credit: Buzzi