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Welcome to our Uganda vs Senegal prediction for the highly anticipated African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 quarter-final, set for August 23rd at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. With both teams eager to make history, this preview dives deep into tactics, squad form, and the latest betting odds, giving you everything you need for smart sports betting. If you’re looking for a balanced, story-style analysis with a dash of humor, you’re in the right place!
Uganda, affectionately known as the Cranes, have soared to new heights as co-hosts, topping Group C with seven points. Their group stage journey was nothing short of dramatic, including a wild 3-3 draw against South Africa—where they staged a late comeback with two penalties—and solid wins over Guinea and Niger. With eight goals in four games, Uganda’s attack is flying high, but their defense has been a bit leaky, conceding six times.
Senegal, the defending champions and commonly called the Lions of Teranga, have taken a more measured approach. They finished second in Group D, unbeaten, with five points. Their defense has been rock-solid, letting in just one goal in three matches, but their attack has been less ferocious, scoring only twice. If you’re a fan of tactical chess matches, this one’s for you.
This CHAN edition is historic for Uganda, marking their first-ever quarter-final appearance. With all three co-hosts (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania) reaching the knockouts, the spirit of “Pamoja” (togetherness) is alive and well. Expect the stadium to be packed and buzzing!
Now, let’s get to the numbers and our Uganda vs Senegal prediction. The betting odds are as tight as a drum: 2.68 for a Uganda win, 2.8 for a draw, and 2.85 for a Senegal victory. With both teams showing strengths and weaknesses, the bookies are hedging their bets—literally.
Let’s not forget the financial gulf: Uganda’s squad is valued at just €500,000, while Senegal’s is a whopping €223.10 million. But as we saw when Senegal held Algeria to a 0-0 draw away (despite 5.0 win odds), football isn’t played on spreadsheets.
To sum up our Uganda vs Senegal prediction: expect a tense, tactical battle. Uganda’s home advantage and attacking flair will test Senegal, but the visitors’ defensive discipline and tournament experience tip the scales slightly in their favor. The best sports betting value lies in X2 (Senegal win or draw), and under 2.5 goals looks like a smart play given both teams’ recent trends.
Whether you’re a stats lover, a tactics buff, or just here for the betting odds, this quarter-final promises drama, passion, and maybe a few surprises. As always, bet responsibly—and may your predictions be as sharp as a Cranes counterattack!
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X2 -227
Senegal to win or draw with odds of -2272 185
Senegal is expected to win with odds of 185Under 2.5 -250
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -161
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U3.5 -127
Away win/draw and under 3.5 goals
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24-Jul-25
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18-Jan-23
0:1
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| Uganda |
05-Jul-19
0:1
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| Senegal |
06-Jun-17
0:0
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