Kampala City vs Villa Prediction: The two teams will not disappoint in front of goal

At Phillip Omondi Stadium, Kampala City will play Villa in round 13 of the Uganda Premier League. In their last meetings, Kampala City dominated each fixture. Can Villa turn the tables? Below, I will analyze the match and provide betting opportunities. 

Kampala City

Kampala City returned to winning ways the previous weekend against Wakiso Giants and will look to keep things running. In that encounter, this team was held to a draw at halftime, with Hudson Mbalire's strike cancelling Etienne Katenga's lead for Kampala City. However, a second-half strike from Emmanuel Anyama was enough to see this side secure maximum points, coming in the 59th minute. 

However, prior encounters to that win saw Kampala City lose to NEC FC and Express. In the meantime, they also settled for a draw with Vipers and Lugazi, ending with 1-1 identical scores. This season, Kampala City have 22 points from 12 matches and are five points behind league-leading NEC FC. In those matches, this team scored 15 goals while conceding 6. 

Villa

Villa's last league encounter was against Police, and they settled for a 1-1 draw. In that encounter, this team took the lead before the break, with Patrick Kakande striking from the spot in the 25th minute. However, they also gave a goal away from the spot in the second, with Brian Obedi netting for their opponent. 

Heading into this fixture, Villa have failed to win their last three league games. In fact, this team has only won one in their last five games, coming against the Wakiso Giants. In other encounters, Villa lost to NEC FC and Express while drawing Lugazi. This season, the visiting team has 16 points from 12 matches. Seated 9th, Villa scored 24 goals, conceding 15 in that run. 

Interesting Match Facts

Kampala City have won the last four meetings of this fixture. The best result for Villa in this fixture since 2021 was a draw. Kampala City have scored at least twice in the last four matches of this fixture. 

Expert Betting Tips

Villa have been impressive in front of goal in their last matches and could rely on that here. While Kampala City have been inconsistent despite a strong start to the season, Villa are an easy side for them, and I believe history will repeat itself. While Villa have scored many goals this season, their defence is also struggling, which I believe Kampala City will exploit. With the home side struggling to maintain consistency, I will back this game to the end with goals as the primary option. Also, with Villa failing to pick a win away from home this season, the home side should eke at full time to winning.