DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Prediction & Picks - World Cup
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On Saturday evening, the time is now for DR Congo, who can still qualify for the knockouts. To do that, they’ll need to beat an Uzbekistan team that has so far failed to collect a single point. Easy, right?
Having worked hard to pick up a point against Portugal, the DR Congo players delivered an underwhelming and far-too-subdued effort against Colombia, which now means that they need to win this game to stand a chance of making it through as one of the best third-placed teams. There’s a slight chance that Uzbekistan could also go through, but they’d need to win and hope that other results go their way.
With both teams needing a win, we should see an open and end-to-end game unfold in Atlanta. From a betting angle, the best approach may just be ‘Uzbekistan to Score Over 1.5 Goals’ at +250.
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DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3
|
1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
|
4
|
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 |
DR Congo and Uzbekistan Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 23, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 17, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 9, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 3, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - World Cup
Jan 6, 2026 - AFCON
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 9, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - World Cup
Dec 23, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 16, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 9, 2025 - World Cup
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 23, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 17, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 3, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 6, 2026 - AFCON
Dec 30, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 27, 2025 - AFCON
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 23, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 17, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 8, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 30, 2026 - FIFA Series
Mar 27, 2026 - FIFA Series
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 17, 2026 - World Cup
Mar 30, 2026 - FIFA Series
Mar 27, 2026 - FIFA Series
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 13, 2025 - International Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 23, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 8, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 5, 2025 - World Cup
Mar 25, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 19, 2024 - World Cup
DR Congo - Uzbekistan: Form Analysis
In that first game against Portugal, we saw plenty of fight and lots of determination from the DR Congo team, while we also saw that they’re capable of threatening on the break. Unfortunately, the Africans went into their shell a little against Colombia, failing to produce the same moments of offensive promise that they delivered against Portugal. Now that they really need to push for the win, we’ll see if they have the quality to score goals, plus we’ll also see if they can keep it tight when not just sitting back.
Now that they really need to push for the win, we’ll see if they have the quality to score goals, plus we’ll also see if they can keep it tight when not just sitting back.
The Uzbekistanis, who were level after an hour against Colombia during the first round of group games, will be disappointed to be entering their final group game without a point to their name. OK, they were hammered by Portugal last time out, yet they still offered a threat on the break, and were rather unfortunate to have a well-taken goal disallowed. It may turn out to be too late, but they could easily thrive offensively against much lesser opposition.
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Uzbekistan v DR Congo last Lineups
Formation : 5 - 3 - 2
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Substitutes
T. Fayulu
M. Epolo
DefenderJ. Kayembe
G. Kalulu
D. Batubinsika
MidfielderT. Bongonda
A. Tshibola
C. Pickel
N. Mbuku
N. Sadiki
ForwardB. Cipenga
G. Kakuta
S. Banza
M. Elia
F. Mayele
B. Ergashev
U. Yusupov
DefenderJ. Urozov
A. Ulmasaliyev
F. Sayfiev
K. Alijonov
U. Eshmurodov
MidfielderR. Jiyanov
S. Esanov
J. Iskanderov
D. Khamdamov
O. Urunov
A. Mozgovoy
ForwardI. Sergeev
A. Amonov
DR Congo & Uzbekistan Squad Analysis
DR Congo boss Sebastian Desabre may be looking to shake things up a little after seeing his team create very little against Colombia. Yoane Wissa is expected to continue up top, though Theo Bongonda may come in to boost creativity. The vastly experienced Gael Kakuta is another option in that sense too.
Yoane Wissa is expected to continue up top, though Theo Bongonda may come in to boost creativity. The vastly experienced Gael Kakuta is another option in that sense too.
The Uzbekistanis have quite a settled starting XI, and even though they lost heavily to Portugal, as they were always expected to, they’ll likely walk out in Atlanta with a similar lineup. Fabio Cannavaro may be tempted to start Igor Sergeev, who is one of the better offensive players in the squad.
Most goals and assists
DR Congo
Uzbekistan
Y. Wissa
(1 Goals)
A. Fayzullaev
(1 Goals)
A. Masuaku
(1 Assists)
DR Congo - Uzbekistan Key Points
- Uzbekistan created more against Colombia than DR Congo did.
- In both of their games, the Uzbekistanis have looked dangerous on the break.
- DR Congo now need to come forward and push for the win, which could leave them much more exposed in defense.
- DR Congo come into this game having looked shaky last time out, conceding lots of chances.
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Our DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Prediction
It would be foolish to write off the Uzbekistanis from an offensive point of view. As touched on above, they offered more offensively than DR Congo did against Colombia, while they were unlucky not to get on the scoresheet against Portugal. Now against weaker opponents, who are forced to push for the win and break their defensive low block, Fabio Cannavaro’s men could reap their rewards in the final third.
Our DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Pick: Uzbekistan to Score Over 1.5 Goals.
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