Our NEC FC Bugolobi vs Kitara FC Prediction: 1-1
NEC FC Bugolobi vs Kitara FC in the Uganda Premier League is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 22, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This NEC FC Bugolobi vs Kitara FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
NEC FC Bugolobi's Last Match – NEC FC Bugolobi vs Lugazi FC
Determined to maintain their recent success, NEC FC Bugolobi must win following their 1-0 Uganda Premier League victory against Lugazi FC on January 7. In that match, NEC FC Bugolobi recorded 55% possession, firing 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NEC FC Bugolobi | 55% | 0 (9) | - | 100 |
Lugazi FC | 45% | 0 (4) | - | 83 |
Kitara FC's Last Match – Kitara FC vs UPDF FC
Kitara FC will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Uganda Premier League victory over UPDF FC on January 7. In that match, Kitara FC recorded 41% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kitara FC | 41% | 0 (2) | - | 54 |
UPDF FC | 59% | 0 (2) | - | 85 |
NEC FC Bugolobi vs Kitara FC Stats
Key Stats
| NEC FC Bugolobi | Kitara FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 1.25 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 0.6 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NEC FC Bugolobi are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Kitara FC average 1.5 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.

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