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NEC vs Ntugasaze: prediction and stats

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 8Kick-off on October 27, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)MTN Omondi Stadium, Kampala

NECNtugasaze

The Footlab AI model makes NEC the favourite at 77%, against 17% for a draw and 6% for Ntugasaze. The most likely score is 2-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.2% of the 2,921 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 21, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win NEC vs Ntugasaze?

NEC starts as the favourite with a 266-point Elo edge (1,526 vs 1,260).

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Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for NEC vs Ntugasaze

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

NEC

Not enough data to predict the NEC lineup.

Ntugasaze

Not enough data to predict the Ntugasaze lineup.

Computed on October 21, 2026 at 08:40 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, NEC have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; Ntugasaze have 1, 0 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

NEC
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 14, 2026Kigezi HomeBoyz(away)2-0Premier League
Oct 8, 2026Express(home)0-0Premier League
Sep 15, 2026URA(home)4-1Premier League
Sep 11, 2026Mbarara City(away)0-0Premier League
Sep 1, 2026Lugazi(home)3-1Premier League
Ntugasaze
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 13, 2026KCCA(home)0-2Premier League
Oct 7, 2026Mbarara City(home)1-0Premier League
Sep 19, 2026Vipers(away)0-3Premier League
Sep 8, 2026BUL(away)1-4Premier League
Sep 2, 2026Maroons(home)1-3Premier League

How many goals should we expect?

NEC score 1.1 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; Ntugasaze score 0.5 and concede 2.2. The model gives a 52% probability of over 2.5 goals and 35% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
NEC1.10.5113/153/15
Ntugasaze0.52.212/63/6

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

NEC sit 3rd in Premier League (14 points from 6 matches) and Ntugasaze sit 16th (3 points from 6 matches).

2026 standings
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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for NEC vs Ntugasaze?
The Footlab AI model makes NEC the favourite at 77%, against 17% for a draw and 6% for Ntugasaze.
Where and when is NEC vs Ntugasaze played?
NEC vs Ntugasaze is played on October 27, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at MTN Omondi Stadium, in the Premier League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 52% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.2% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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