D.R. Congo will look to secure their spot in the 2025 AFCON knockout stages when they face Botswana in their last group game. As the Zebras do not seem to be competitive at this level, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-0 away win. With an expected goals against figure sitting at 2.46, Botswana hardly inspire confidence before Thursday’s encounter. Morena Ramoreboli has a full squad to choose from for the D.R. Congo clash.
Sebastien Desabre’s troops, on the other hand, did well to hold star-studded Senegal in their second group game. D.R. Congo have been scoring 1.30 goals per game of late and conceding 1.10, meaning that we are unlikely to see a high-scoring affair at Al Barid Stadium. Sunderland defender Arthur Masuaku is rated doubtful for the Botswana game, but Sebastien Desabre has strength in depth.
When the two teams met in a friendly back in 2017, D.R. Congo defeated Botswana 2-0 and given aforementioned statistical data, we predict that history is going to repeat itself. Therefore, we are tempted to bet on Away Win, with additional value on D.R. Congo to Win to Nil and D.R. Congo Over 1.5 goals.
This Africa Cup of Nations 2025 match will be played on Tuesday 30 December 2025 at 19:00.
What is our Botswana vs DR Congo prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Botswana 0 - 2 DR Congo
Botswana vs DR Congo Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-2
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Cedric Bakambu @ 105 Odds
- To be booked: Alford Velaphi @ 187 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 162 Odds
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| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldll | 0.70 |
| Home | wdl | 1.33 |
| Away | lldll | 0.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 33% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 1.67 | 0.43 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.33 | 1.57 |
| BTTS | 30% | 33% | 29% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 29% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 33% | 71% |
| Expected Goals | 0.89 | 0.99 | 0.84 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 0.81 | 1.64 |
DR Congo Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdlwd | 1.70 |
| Home | llww | 1.50 |
| Away | wwdld | 1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.75 | 2.17 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.25 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.50 | 0.83 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.27 | 1.23 | 1.30 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.05 | 1.01 | 1.09 |
Botswana vs DR Congo Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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