Here’s a sharp preview and prediction for Uganda vs Algeria, the Group C opener in the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), hosted in Kampala at the Mandela National Stadium:

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Stakes & Historical Edge

• This marks only their second CHAN meeting; Algeria claimed a 2–0 victory in 2011.
• Since 2011, the nations have clashed four times overall—Algeria have won all four, scoring 8 goals to Uganda’s 2.
• Uganda have NEVER beaten Algeria in recent meetings; their last win over them was in 1998.

Form Guide

Uganda

• Co-hosts making their 7th CHAN appearance but have never advanced past the group stage.

• Opening-match record at CHAN: W1 D3 L2, with only one win (vs Burkina Faso in 2014).

• Home crowd backing could inspire them, but quality remains inconsistent.

Algeria

• CHAN runners-up in the last edition and strong in regional tournaments.

• Most recent results: unbeaten in last 6 matches (4 wins, 1 draw in qualifying), including victories over Rwanda and Botswana.

• Solid defensive record: several clean sheets in recent wins.

Prediction Summary

Market Pick & Insights Match Winner Algeria to win – consistent dominance and recent form favor the Desert Foxes. Correct Score Likely 2–0 Algeria—clean-sheet wins are historically frequent in H2H fixtures. Total Goals Under 2.5 goals expected—tight opening group-game style, defensive setups likely. Both Teams to Score No—Uganda score rarely against Algeria and Algeria have kept multiple clean sheets.

Final Score Prediction

Uganda 0–2 Algeria

• Algeria to win

• Under 2.5 total goals

• Both teams to score – No

Algeria’s experience and balance give them a clear edge, even in challenging away/neutral venues.