Vipers FC have their sights set on the top spot as they prepare to face Maroons FC at St. Mary’s Stadium.
Currently occupying second place on the league table with 45 points, Vipers trail leaders BUL FC by just one point, despite playing one game less.
A win for Vipers in this fixture would propel them to the summit, putting them 2 points ahead of BUL FC and 4 points clear of third-placed Kitara, who are set to play the following day.
On the other hand, Maroons FC find themselves in seventh place with 38 points. A victory for them in this match would narrow the gap to the top to just 5 points.
Vipers head into this encounter fresh off a vital win against Kitara in Masindi. Goals from Donato Okello (an own goal) and Abubakar Lawal secured a 2-0 victory for the Venoms.
Meanwhile, the Maroons come into the game on the back of a convincing 3-0 win against Busoga United in Luzira. Fred Amaku’s brace and a goal from Tusubira sealed the win for Mbili Mbili.
The reverse fixture between Vipers and Maroons in Luzira ended in a 1-1 draw. Fred Amaku gave Maroons the lead in the 33rd minute before Milton Karisa equalized for Vipers in the 51st minute.
Vipers boast an impressive head-to-head record against Maroons, having remained unbeaten in their last fifteen meetings, winning 10 and drawing 5. Their dominance is particularly evident at home, where they have won 6 of their last 7 games against Maroons, with just 1 draw, scoring 14 goals and conceding only 1.
The game will be broadcast live on Sanyuka Prime, with kickoff at 7 pm, and the pre-match buildup starting as early as 6:30 pm.
Other Match-day 25 fixtures
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Express FC Vs. Kitara FC, Muteesa II Stadium – Wankulukuku (4:00pm) Live on Sanyuka Prime TV
NEC FC Vs. BUL FC, MTN Omondi Stadium – Lugogo (7:00pm)
Thursday 25th April 2024
Gaddafi FC Vs. SC Villa, Gaddafi Arena – Jinja (4:00pm)
SOLTILO Bright Stars FC Vs. KCCA FC, Kavumba Recreation Ground – Wakiso (4:00pm)
Friday 26th April 2024
Mbarara City FC Vs. UPDF FC, Kakyeka Stadium – Mbarara (4:00pm)
Busoga United FC Vs. Wakiso Giants FC, FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru (4:00 pm)
