MATCH DETAILS

Game: Vipers SC vs. UPDF FC

Time: Tuesday, 8PM

Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende

Vipers SC return to StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL) duty on Tuesday night seeking an immediate response and a return to winning ways as they host UPDF FC under the Kitende floodlights.

Saturday’s 1–1 draw with SC Villa ended their perfect start, but with momentum still intact and games in hand, the Venoms remain well positioned in the title picture.

Resetting After the Villa Stalemate

The champions entered the weekend unbeaten, but the draw against Villa halted a sharp four-match run. Still, Minnaert’s side showed composure, controlling phases of the game and finding a timely equaliser through Usama Arafat.

Vipers now sit fourth on 13 points from five matches, only four off leaders KCCA FC, who have played three more games. That cushion gives Minnaert strategic breathing space — every victory now carries the power to dramatically alter the table.

A fifth win in six matches would solidify Vipers’ upward trajectory and keep pressure on early front-runners SC Villa, KCCA, and BUL.

UPDF Fighting to Escape the Drop Zone

UPDF FC arrive in Kitende facing a completely different kind of pressure.

The Army side sit 14th on six points from seven games, a return that underlines their struggle for consistency. Their defensive shape has shown improvement in recent weeks, but goals remain scarce, and Kitende is among the most unforgiving destinations for visiting teams.

UPDF lost 1–0 on their last trip to Kitende, courtesy of a Milton Karisa strike, and they will need discipline, physical compactness, and a flawless defensive unit to avoid a similar fate.

Vipers Hold Historical Command

The fixture’s history leaves little doubt about the dominant force.

STATISTICS CORNER

Head-to-Head (Since 2014/15):

Games: 16

Vipers Wins: 12

Draws: 4

Goals For: 34

Goals Against: 8

Vipers have never lost to UPDF in the league — an uncompromising record that further tilts Tuesday’s encounter in the champions’ favour.

What to Expect at Kitende

Under the evening lights, expect a clear pattern:

Vipers dictating tempo, probing with layered attacks, and aiming to capitalise on UPDF’s fragile form. Coach Ivan Jacky Minnaert will demand improved efficiency in the final third, while squad depth may allow for rotation with fixtures running thick.UPDF, meanwhile, will aim for resilience — slow the game, break rhythm, frustrate, and try to steal moments on the counter.

With contrasting ambitions and historical weight overwhelmingly favouring the hosts, Kitende is primed for another decisive night in the unfolding SUPL title race.