Colombia vs DR Congo prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 24, 2026
In the second round of the World Cup on June 24, 2026, the national teams of Colombia and DR Congo will face each other. Both sides will be eager to fight for victory.
Colombia vs DR Congo: Team News and Expert Analysis
Colombia collected 28 points in eighteen qualification matches. In friendlies, they faced some difficulties, suffering defeats to Croatia and France in the spring, but in the run-up to the World Cup, they confidently beat Costa Rica and Jordan by two goals each. In the tournament, they allowed debutant Uzbekistan to equalize in the 60th minute but eventually secured a comfortable 3-1 win.
DR Congo finished just a couple of points behind Senegal at the top of their group. However, in the playoffs, they overcame Cameroon, Nigeria, and, in the intercontinental round in March, Jamaica. At the Africa Cup of Nations, they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Algeria, and in friendlies, their only victory came against the weak Bermuda team, with a goalless draw against Denmark and a loss to Chile. In their long-awaited appearance at the World Cup, after conceding early to Portugal, they regrouped and managed to secure a draw.
The Southern European team averages 2.5 goals scored while conceding much less — just 1.1 per game. Their African opponents average only 1.2 goals scored but concede as few as 0.4 per match.
Previous Matches: Colombia vs DR Congo
This will be the first head-to-head meeting between the national teams.
Right now, Luis Díaz and company have more advantages. They are expected to win here again (odds – 1.60).
Colombia vs DR Congo: Key Statistics and Trends
- Colombia have won five of their last seven matches
- 60% of Colombia's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.6 goals per match
- DR Congo have won just one of their last six matches in regular time
- 30% of DR Congo's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 1.6 goals per match
Colombia vs DR Congo: Probable Starting Lineups
Colombia plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Vargas - Mojica, Lucumí, Sánchez, Muñoz - Arias, Lerma, Puerta - Luis Díaz, Rodríguez, Suárez
DR Congo plays in a 1-5-3-2 formation (probable lineup): Mpasi - Masuaku, Wan-Bissaka, Kapuadi, Tuanzebe, Mbemba - Kayembe, Moutoussamy, Mukau - Bakambu, Wissa
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