Nigeria vs DR Congo Prediction & Betting Tips

Nigeria vs DR Congo Match Preview

Nigeria and DR Congo meet in Rabat for a decisive playoff that sends the winner to the inter confederation play offs. Both sides reached this stage through demanding semi final matches. Nigeria required extra time to defeat Gabon, while DR Congo secured a late victory against Cameroon. The setting places both teams on equal ground with no home advantage.

Nigeria Showing Strong Scoring Form in Recent Matches

Nigeria approach the final with clear evidence of attacking strength. They put four goals past Gabon in the semi final and repeated that output earlier in the qualifiers against Benin. Their win in Lesotho showed control in a tighter contest and they managed a draw in South Africa that kept their momentum steady. The clean sheet against Rwanda added another layer of stability.

Across these results Nigeria have displayed confidence in possession and a consistent ability to create chances. Their recent scoring run gives them a natural sense of threat going into a neutral venue.

DR Congo Arriving with Composure and Strong Away Results

DR Congo have built a pattern of disciplined performances. They won in Cameroon in the semi final with a goal deep into added time and also claimed victories in Togo and South Sudan during the qualifiers. The win over Sudan at home added another controlled effort. Their only setback in the recent sequence was the defeat against Senegal.

The strength of their away results is important because this final does not offer home comfort for either side. Their ability to stay organised in difficult settings has been a defining feature of this run.

Nigeria vs DR Congo Prediction

Nigeria to win priced at 2.27odds is our best betting tip recommendation. Their scoring output in recent matches is the clearest trend in the data, especially the four goal displays against Gabon and Benin. Even on neutral ground that level of productivity suggests they can find decisive openings.

Goals are also expected at either ends since Congo pose a threat in counter attacks which makes BTTS priced at 2.17 makes a decent alternate.

Since a tense battle is expected the full-time correct score tips for 2-1 in favour of the Super Eagles at Rabat completes our analysis with odds priced in the region of 9.50 odds.

Marco Marin- November 15, 2025

Nigeria vs DR Congo Betting Tips

Nigeria to win

OK

2.27 Odds

Both Teams to Score

OK

2.17 Odds

Nigeria 2-1

OK

9.50 Odds