Botswana vs DR Congo Prediction & Picks - AFCON
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On the third and final day of Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Botswana and DR Congo will face off. The match will take place on Tuesday at Al Barid Stadium in Rabat. As expected, it has been a very difficult group stage for the Zebras. They have yet to earn a single point after their first two matches in this group and are stuck in last place. To make matters worse, the team coached by Morena Ramoreboli has failed to score a single goal. It will be difficult to turn things around on Tuesday evening.
The DR Congo has a lot at stake! In their last match, the Leopards managed to hold Senegal to a 1-1 draw. They are in second place in Group D with four points, but are tied with the Lions of Teranga. First place in this group could therefore be decided by goal difference (+3 for Senegal and +1 for the DR Congo). Sébastien Desabre's men will therefore do everything they can to live up to their status on a final day that is well within their reach.
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Botswana vs DR Congo Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
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4
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0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 |
Botswana and DR Congo Latest Matches
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 27, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 23, 2025 - AFCON
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 9, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 8, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 4, 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 9, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 11, 2025 - COSAFA Cup
Mar 25, 2025 - World Cup
Mar 21, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 15, 2024 - AFCON
Oct 15, 2024 - AFCON
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 27, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 23, 2025 - AFCON
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 8, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 4, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 9, 2025 - COSAFA Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 27, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 23, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 16, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 16, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 13, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 23, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 16, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 9, 2025 - World Cup
Aug 17, 2025 - African Nations Championship
Aug 7, 2025 - African Nations Championship
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 27, 2025 - AFCON
Nov 16, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 13, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 5, 2025 - World Cup
Aug 14, 2025 - African Nations Championship
Botswana - DR Congo: Form Analysis
Having failed to win any of its five matches before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Botswana was not in great shape going into the eagerly awaited competition. Its debut in Group D did little to inspire confidence. The Zebras lost their first two matches in the tournament. They first suffered a heavy defeat against one of the favorites, Senegal (3-0).
Then, Morena Ramoreboli's team lost to Benin (1-0). It should be noted that they only managed to get one shot on target in their first two games. This final group stage match looks set to be another tough one.
Botswana has yet to score in this 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The DR Congo has different ambitions. With just a few months to go before the intercontinental play-offs for the 2026 World Cup, it hopes to boost its confidence by shining in this 2025 AFCON. In their debut in Group D, the Leopards defeated Benin (1-0). They continued to impress in their next match, holding Senegal to a 1-1 draw.
Sébastien Desabre's men are well on their way to qualifying with four points. They can even hope to finish top of the group, as they are level on points with Senegal (1st). However, their fate is not entirely in their own hands, as they have a poorer goal difference (+3 for Senegal and +1 for DR Congo).
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Botswana against DR Congo Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Botswana & DR Congo Squad Analysis
In an attempt to break the deadlock in this 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Botswana will be relying heavily on its defense. Having played the entire first two games of this tournament in central defense, Mosha Gaolaolwe and Thatayaone Ditlhokwe will have to pull out all the stops.
The Zebras are also dreaming of scoring their first goal in this competition. Omaatla Kebatho, who started up front for Botswana in the first two games, has not really had the opportunities to shine. He hopes to have more in this final group stage match.
Cédric Bakambu has just opened his account in this 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with DR Congo.
As for DR Congo, Arthur Masuaku is doubtful for this final matchday. He went off injured in the last game against Senegal. Sébastien Desabre still has other talents at his disposal in defense, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, and Axel Tuanzebe.
Noah Sadiki is in midfield, as is Ngalayel Mukau. In the Leopards' attack, Cédric Bakambu will be one to watch closely. Although he did not score in his team's opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, he broke his duck in the next game against Senegal.
Most goals and assists
Botswana
DR Congo
G. Kakuta
(2 Goals)
T. Bongonda
(1 Assists)
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G. Kakuta
(1 Assists)
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A. Masuaku
(1 Assists)
Botswana - DR Congo Key Points
- DR Congo has earned four points in the first two matchdays, notably beating Benin 1-0.
- DR Congo has conceded only one goal in this 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and that was against Senegal.
- DR Congo can still hope to finish top of Group D.
- Botswana has not earned a single point after its first two games and has not scored.
- Botswana has only had one shot on target in its first two games in this 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Our Botswana vs DR Congo Prediction
The DR Congo is determined to battle it out with Senegal for top spot in Group D. The Leopards have one last game within their reach against Botswana. The latter has not picked up a single point after its first two games in this 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. To make matters worse, it has yet to score a goal. It's hard to imagine the Zebras turning things around against a very solid defense on Tuesday.
Our prediction for Botswana vs. DR Congo: DR Congo will win and keep a clean sheet!
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