DR Congo vs Zambia Prediction & Match Preview

Zambia will make a historic return to the AFCON as they missed this competition since the 2017 edition. This time they are in a tough group as they are clubbed against FIFA World Cup semi-finalist Morocco, DR Congo, and Tanzania. In a friendly game against Cameroon, they performed well and held them to a 1-1 draw.

On the other hand, DR Congo’s objective is to secure maximum points from their group stage fixtures. In the 2015, 2017, and 2019 editions they successfully reached the round of 16. In their last friendly game against Burkina Faso, they lost by 2-1. However, they have a solid squad this time and will aim for a win as they take on Zambia.

Recent Meetings

In the AFCON 2015, this fixture ended in a 1-1 draw. At that time, both teams were in Group B. In the last 25 years, both teams played in two major competitions namely FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the AFCON. Out of those four matches, Zambia won only one game against this opposition.

Who will win the match?

The chances are high that DR Congo will secure all three points. They finished third in the AFCON 2015. Moreover, Zambia have not qualified in the last three editions of this competition. They lack experience compared to DR Congo. Manager Sébastien Desabre‘s team is well-prepared and they have a decent winning record against Zambia.

How many goals can be expected?

DR Congo scored two goals against Mauritania in the FIFA World Cup qualifier. Their main striker is Yoane Wissa. He has scored four goals for Brentford in the Premier League this season. Also manager Sébastien Desabre has Silas Katompa in his squad who has scored three goals in the Bundesliga.

DR Congo vs Zambia Prediction

DR Congo have all the qualities to top Group F. On the other hand, Zambia will be cautious as they have missed this competition in the last six years. Considering all this, the first tip is that DR Congo will win this game– the odd for this tip will be at 2.69 odd.

Moving on, our second tip for this game is that Yoane Wissa to score anytime– the odd for this tip will be priced at 4.75 odd. The main reason for this tip is that he scored the opening goal for DR Congo against Mauritania in the FIFA World Cup qualifier. Also, he is the second-highest scorer for Brentford this season.

Our correct score for this game is that DR Congo 3-1 – the odd for this tip will be at 23.00. Zambia scored one goal against Cameroon who are ranked 46^th in the FIFA ranking. Also, in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, they scored actively against Niger and Congo.

Victor Dias- January 16, 2024

DR Congo vs Zambia Betting Tips

DR Congo to win

OK

2.69 Odds

Yoane Wissa to score anytime

OK

4.75 Odds

Correct Score: DR Congo 3-1

OK

23.00 Odds