UPDF vs NEC: match statistics
UPDF vs NEC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
UPDF played against NEC in Uganda Premier League (Uganda). The game was played on December 16, 2025. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
UPDF has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. NEC has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
UPDF scores 1.10 goals per game and allows 1.60. NEC scores 1.00 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of UPDF's games and 70% of NEC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 30%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
NEC has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.49 per game. UPDF takes 10.0 shots per game, while NEC takes 9.2.
First-half and second-half trends
UPDF leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. NEC leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
UPDF's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For NEC, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Uganda Premier League games average 2.44 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| UPDF | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.42 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
UPDF is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - UPDF · 1 pts / game - NEC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
UPDF is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.1 goals / game - UPDF · 1 goals / game - NEC
NEC is 45% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.6 goals / game - UPDF · 1.1 goals / game - NEC
UPDF scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 games), while NEC keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 games).
NEC scores in 90% of games (9 of 10 games), while UPDF keeps a clean sheet in 30% (3 of 10 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - UPDF
Over / Under - NEC
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
NEC is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - UPDF · 1.5 pts / game - NEC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
UPDF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
NEC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
UPDF
NEC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Uganda Premier League).
Teams vs league
| UPDF | Liga | NEC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.70 | 2.44 | ▼ 2.10 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 51% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 44% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | • 30% | 30% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 62% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of UPDF vs NEC?
The Uganda Premier League match finished UPDF 0:0 NEC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before UPDF vs NEC?
UPDF score 1.10 goals per game on average and NEC 1.00. The Uganda Premier League average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 50% of UPDF's matches and 70% of NEC's.
What form are UPDF and NEC in?
Over the last 5 games UPDF have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and NEC 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for UPDF vs NEC?
The statistical background for UPDF vs NEC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.