The Uganda Premier League returns today with three exciting fixtures as Kitara FC host Buhimba Saints FC at Hoima City Stadium, NEC FC visit Police FC, while BUL FC welcome Mbarara City FC.

Here are our predictions and betting tips for today’s matches.

Police FC vs NEC FC

Police and NEC have met four times, with NEC winning once while the other three encounters ended in draws.

In the first-leg meeting in Lugogo, Police needed two late goals to rescue a 2–2 draw.

NEC head into this fixture unbeaten in their last 11 matches in all competitions and appear to be building strong chemistry under head coach Badru Kaddu.

However, Police FC have also impressed this season under Matia Lule and will be determined to claim maximum points at home.

Prediction: Police 1–1 NEC
Betting Tip: X2

Kitara FC vs Buhimba Saints

In-form Kitara host Buhimba Saints in what will be the first-ever competitive match at Hoima City Stadium.

Kitara will be aiming for all three points, but Buhimba Saints will be eager to secure a positive result in what is expected to be a fiercely contested Bunyoro derby.

The side coached by George Lutalo and Wasswa Bbosa possess the quality and squad depth capable of overcoming their regional rivals.

Prediction: Kitara 3–1 Buhimba
Betting Tip: Home Win

BUL FC vs Mbarara City FC

BUL FC will host struggling Mbarara City at the FUFA Technical Centre.

Historically, the two sides have been closely matched.

Mbarara City have won four of the last 15 league meetings, BUL have won three, while eight matches have ended in draws.

The reverse fixture earlier this season ended 1–1, while Mbarara City secured a 2–0 victory during their last visit to Jinja.

Prediction: BUL FC 1–1 Mbarara City
Betting Tip: Over 1.5 Goals

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