D.R. Congo
23 Dec, 2025
13:30
Benin
D.R. Congo come into this AFCON fixture in excellent form.
The team have won the last five matches in all competitions, including four World Cup qualifiers and one friendly. Defensive performances have been particularly strong, with four clean sheets during that run and the only goal conceded coming against Nigeria.
Benin arrive with attacking issues. Goals have been hard to come by, failing to score in the last two matches and in five of the previous ten overall.
Head-to-head history also favours D.R. Congo. The sides met twice during the 2021 World Cup qualifiers, with Congo securing a 2-0 home win and a 1-1 draw away.
What we say
D.R. Congo to Win
Current form, confidence, and attacking quality led by Betis striker Bakambu give D.R. Congo a clear edge.
Combined with a solid defensive record and positive head-to-head results, Congo look well placed to start this campaign with a victory.