DR Congo vs Jamaica Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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by Daniel Ngulu | in World Cup Predictions
After years out, the DR Congo and Jamaica are a game away from securing a World Cup slot. The two will meet in Zapopan, Mexico, for a one-off playoff tie to secure a place in this year’s FIFA World Cup. We have a prediction for the match below.
DR Congo are representing CAF, whereas Jamaica are from the CONCACAF region. This is the first time that these two nations are meeting. Estadio Akron will host this intercontinental final. The Reggae Boys are looking to end an almost 30-year wait for a World Cup appearance. They defeated New Caledonia in the semi-finals.
On their part, the Leopards have made it this far after winning a four-team playoff of the top runners-up in the CAF qualifiers. DRC will progress to their first World Cup in more than 50 years with a victory in this match. The Congolese won the CAF playoffs organized in Morocco last year.
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DR Congo v Jamaica Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.67 | 3.3 | 5.8 |
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1.63 | 3.22 | 7.03 |
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1.81 | 3.28 | 5.1 |
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1.62 | 3.2 | 7 |
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1.63 | 3.25 | 5.8 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between DR Congo and Jamaica?
Our prediction for the DR Congo vs Jamaica match is: DR Congo wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 31/03/2026 between DR Congo and Jamaica in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 47.01% for a win of DR Congo against Jamaica with odds of 1.82 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between DR Congo vs Jamaica is 15.93% with odds of 3.35 at Shangrila.
- Our prediction model gives a 37.06% chance ⭐ for a win of Jamaica vs DR Congo with odds of 7.03 at Melbet.
DR Congo - Jamaica Prediction and Best Odds:
| DR Congo Jamaica Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo wins | 47.01% | 1.82 at LSbet |
| Under 2.5 | 64.75% | 1.8 at LSbet |
| Both Team To Score: No | 69.05% | 1.55 at LSbet |
| Half-time / Full-time : DR Congo/DR Congo | 20.44% | 2.8 at LSbet |
DR Congo vs Jamaica Form
DR Congo and Jamaica Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Jan 2026 - AFCON
30 Dec 2025 - AFCON
27 Dec 2025 - AFCON
23 Dec 2025 - AFCON
16 Dec 2025 - International Friendlies
16 Nov 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Dec 2025 - AFCON
16 Dec 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Oct 2025 - World Cup
9 Sept 2025 - World Cup
17 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship
7 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Jan 2026 - AFCON
30 Dec 2025 - AFCON
27 Dec 2025 - AFCON
16 Nov 2025 - World Cup
13 Nov 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Mar 2026 - World Cup
18 Jan 2026 - International Friendlies
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
13 Nov 2025 - World Cup
14 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
14 Oct 2025 - World Cup
9 Sept 2025 - World Cup
20 Jun 2025 - CONCACAF Gold Cup
16 Jun 2025 - CONCACAF Gold Cup
10 Jun 2025 - World Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Mar 2026 - World Cup
18 Jan 2026 - International Friendlies
13 Nov 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
5 Sept 2025 - World Cup
24 Jun 2025 - CONCACAF Gold Cup
DR Congo - Jamaica: Form Analysis
Congo last competed on the global stage as Zaire in 1974. The Leopards had a superb CAF qualifying campaign and were unfortunate not to secure direct qualification into this year’s global showpiece. Pooled in Group B, Congo won seven of 10 games and, with just two losses, finished two points behind group winners Senegal.
In the second round of the qualifiers, the Central African nation fought against the odds and defeated perennial World Cup participants Cameroon and Nigeria. Sebastian Desabre’s men beat Nigeria on post-match penalties in the final. To prepare for this match with Jamaica, La Céleste defeated Bermuda 2-0 in a friendly.
Jamaica and DR Congo are meeting for the first time ever.
Jamaica are unbeaten in six outings. The island nation progressed to this final by defeating New Caledonia 1-0. It was Jamaica’s third successive win after back-to-back test match victories over Martinique and Grenada. Starting the qualifiers under veteran English tactician Steven McLaren, Jamaica blazed through the early stages.
They won 100% of their matches in round two. In the final hurdle, however, they would finish behind surprise World Cup qualifiers Curaçao, after winning three of six games. As the best-placed, second-placed team in the third round, Jamaica qualified directly for the intercontinental playoffs. Rudolph Speid, who took over as interim manager, is looking to lead Jamaica to their first World Cup appearance since 1998.
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Players list
L. Mpasi
DefenderA. Wan-Bissaka
C. Mbemba
A. Masuaku
A. Tuanzebe
MidfielderN. Mbuku
S. Moutoussamy
N. Sadiki
ForwardM. Elia
Y. Wissa
C. Bakambu
A. Blake
DefenderR. King
E. Pinnock
J. Latibeaudiere
MidfielderK. Palmer
I. Hayden
ForwardR. Webster
B. Cadamarteri
T. Campbell
B. De cordova-Reid
L. Bailey
Substitutes
T. Fayulu
M. Epolo
DefenderS. Kapuadi
R. Bushiri
J. Kayembe
MidfielderE. Kayembe
N. Mukau
T. Bongonda
C. Pickel
ForwardB. Cipenga
F. Mayele
S. Banza
A. Knight
J. Waite
DefenderI. Fray
A. Bell
D. Lowe
MidfielderA. Brooks
T. Hall
R. Cephas
ForwardD. Merrick
N. Campbell
E. Mason-Clark
J. Lowe
DR Congo & Jamaica Squad Analysis
The DRC have an array of attacking talent in the squad, with Cedric Bakambu, Fiston Mayele, and Yoane Wissa all available for this final. Bakambu was Congo’s leading scorer in the qualifiers with four goals and was followed closely by Wissa, who netted three times.
Wissa and Mayele were also on target in Congo’s most recent match against Bermuda. Wissa will want to make up for lost time, having missed the Africa Cup of Nations in January. He has scored in each of his last four appearances for DR Congo.
Brentford’s Rico Henry will miss this match after sustaining a hamstring injury.
Jamaica relied heavily on the goals scored by Shamar Nicholson in qualifying. The towering forward scored five times but surprisingly is not included in the current Reggae Boyz squad. Scoring just once in his last nine matches for Maxline Vitebsk hasn’t helped.
Bailey Cadamarteri scored the winner in the semi-finals of the playoffs and should start again in the final. Leon Bailey, Tyreece Campbell, and Mason-Clark Ephron are some of the other stars in the Jamaica team. Meanwhile, Ian Fray will be back from suspension.
DR Congo - Jamaica Key Points
- DR Congo haven’t lost in their last 10 games, winning eight times.
- Jamaica have failed to win four times in the last 10 games, losing twice.
- DR Congo have failed to score in only one of their last 15 fixtures.
- In their last nine outings, Jamaica haven’t faced a team ranked higher than the DRC.
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Our DR Congo vs Jamaica Prediction
Our prediction for DR Congo vs Jamaica is that DR Congo wins. Both nations are looking to qualify for the World Cup after decades out, and we can be assured of a battling performance from each nation. DR Congo stand out here, as aside from being in good form, they have faced sterner tests than Jamaica.
The DRC have battled against numerous top 50-ranked nations in the past year, whereas Jamaica haven’t faced any such team. The African nation hasn’t lost in 10 matches inside 90 minutes.
DR Congo vs Jamaica Alternative Predictions
BTTS
For our second prediction, we are settling for both teams to score. Congo are a strong attacking side, and Jamaica have also shown that side of their game in the run-up to this do-or-die clash. Across either nation’s last five matches, both failed to score in just one outing.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis DR Congo Jamaica
| DR Congo vs Jamaica | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR Congo wins | 2.1 | 1.82 | -13.3% |
| Draw | 3.3 | 3.35 | +1.5% |
| Jamaica wins | 3.7 | 7.03 | +90.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- DR Congo is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 13.3% since opening
- The probability of this result was 47.6% and is now 54.9% (7.3%)
DR Congo vs Jamaica - FAQs
The DR Congo v Jamaica match will be played on Wednesday 1, April.
The DR Congo v Jamaica match will be played at the Estadio Akron, a neutral venue in Mexico.
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