Tuesday April 12th
URA Vs Vipers – Arena of Visions, Ndejje Bombo
Busoga United Vs UPDF – Kakindu
Mbarara City Vs Police FC- Kakyeka Stadium
Mbarara City
Team News
Right back Ashraf Mandela will be expected to start, having started on the bench against Bul FC in their previous game.
Defenders Hudu Mulikyi, Arafat Galiwango and Patrick Mbowa are still doubtful for this game.
For the Visitors Vipers, youngster Umar Kyebatala (rehabilitation) and right back Paul Willa ( injured) are ruled out of the tie.
The club has reported no new injury cases.
Probable Lineups
URA- Nafian Alionzi GK, Ashraf Mandela, Derrick Ndahiro, Nyakoojo Benjamin, Najib Fesali, Sserubiri Ivan, Brian Nkuubi, Shafik Kagimu, Steven Mukwala, Cromwel Rwothomio, Jaokim Ojera
Vipers – Fabien Mutombora GK, Halid Lwaliwa, Livingstone Mulondo, Allan Kayiwa, Disan Galiwango, Siraje Sentamu, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Najib Yiga, Milton Karisa, Ceaser Manzoki, Yunus Sentamu
Preview: URA seek to Close the gap with leaders Vipers
URA FC will be targeting maximum points to close the gap with leaders Vipers when they host them on Tuesday at the Arena of Visions, Ndejje Bombo.
The Tax Collectors are currently third on the log with 43 points, nine below the Venoms!
And on Tuesday, they find themselves in a must win situation so as to keep pressure on the Kitende based side with only six games left on their menu.
They come into this tie off a 2-0 loss to Bul FC and they must react when they welcome Venoms to keep up in the race.
The Tax men will be banking on the good run they have enjoyed against Vipers, winning two of their last meetings at Bombo.
A win for URA on Tuesday will see them reduce the gap to only six points and as well dispatch KCCA FC in the second position.
Meanwhile, leaders Vipers will be seeking to stretch their lead at the top when they take a visit at the Arena of Visions.
They find themselves on top with 52 points after 22 games, nine points above the Tax Collectors who are seated third.
But in URA, they face a side that has always been stubborn to them whenever they meet and it was URA that handed them their first league loss this season at Kitende.
It’s a big test for Roberto Oliveira’s men and they must show character if they are to pick a needed result against a tricky URA side.
With one of the title chasers KCCA having dropped points on Monday, it is an advantage for Vipers and they must use this chance well against URA before they make another tricky visit to Lugogo this Saturday.
Joakim Ojera and Cromwel Rwothomio were on target as URA picked a 2-0 win over Vipers at Kitende in the reverse fixture.
Match Stats
URA are in the third position with 43 points after 24 games.
They have won two, draw two and lost only one in their last five League games.
Vipers are currently on top with 52 points collected from 22 games.
They have picked three wins, drawn one and lost the other one in their last five League outings.
Head to Head
2021/22
URA Vs Vipers…?
Vipers 0-2 URA
2020/21
Vipers 1-1 URA
URA 2-1 Vipers
2019/20
URA 3-1 Vipers
Vipers 1-0 URA
2018/19
Vipers 1-2 URA
URA 1-1 Vipers
2017/18
URA 0-1 Vipers
Vipers 1-2 URA
2016/17
Vipers 1-0 URA
URA 1-1 Vipers
2015/16
Vipers 1-1 URA
URA 3-2 Vipers
2014/15
Vipers 2-2 URA
URA 2-2 Vipers
2013/14
Vipers 0-0 URA
URA 0-0 Vipers
2012/13
Vipers 0-1 URA
URA 0-1 Vipers
2011/12
Vipers 1-0 URA
URA 2-1 Vipers
2010/11
Vipers 2-1 URA
URA 0-0 Vipers
