Mbarara City vs Airtel Kitara Prediction: Expect goals in this match

Mbarara City and Airtel Kitara are set to go head-to-head in the upcoming round 12 of the Uganda Premier League at Kakyeka Stadium. In their sole encounter, Mbarara City emerged victorious with a 0-1 away win. Let's delve into the previews of this match and formulate a prediction.

Mbarara City is coming off a 1-1 draw against UPDF in their recent match. The first half of the game ended without any goals, but Henry Kitegenyi's goal for Mbarara City in the fifth minute of the second half gave them the lead. However, Robert Eseru responded for UPDF just seven minutes later, leveling the scores. As they approach the upcoming matchup, Mbarara City currently occupies the 10th spot in the league standings with a total of 12 points.

Airtel Kitara has been a standout team this season, showcasing impressive class and quality football. In their most recent match, they secured a notable 1-0 victory over Express, with Paul Mucurezi's goal making the difference. This win allowed them to narrow the gap at the top of the standings. Currently, Airtel Kitara has amassed 22 points from 11 matches, placing them in the 3rd position in the league standings, just four points behind the league leaders, BUL.

Both Mbarara City and Airtel Kitara are formidable teams with the potential to secure a victory in this matchup, making it an anticipated and competitive game. Given the expectation of an offensive style of play, I am inclined to predict a match with goals. Additionally, considering both teams' efforts to avoid a defeat, a draw also appears to be a plausible outcome for this encounter.