DR Congo vs Sierra Leone prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on November 12, 2026
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
On November 12, 2026, DR Congo and Sierra Leone will meet in the third round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The group leaders host the clear underdogs.
DR Congo vs Sierra Leone: team news and expert analysis
DR Congo reached the knockout stages of both the Africa Cup of Nations and even the World Cup this year, but were eliminated in the first round of each competition. They have a perfect record in qualifying so far, beating Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe in September. In October, however, they managed only a draw and a defeat in two friendlies against Uganda.
Sierra Leone put in a decent showing in World Cup qualifying, picking up 15 points from 10 matches. But they are yet to get off the mark here. They lost 3-2 at home to Zimbabwe, then failed to respond after conceding against Equatorial Guinea.
Desabre's men are averaging just 1.1 goals scored per game, while conceding 0.9. Their next opponents have slightly worse figures: 1.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Previous meetings: DR Congo vs Sierra Leone
DR Congo have won all three of their head-to-head meetings.
They should come out on top again, and by a margin of at least two goals: DR Congo -1.5 on the handicap (odds: 1.9).
DR Congo vs Sierra Leone: key stats and trends
- DR Congo have won both of their previous qualifying matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of DR Congo's matches, with an average of 2.0 goals per game
- Sierra Leone have lost three matches in a row
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Sierra Leone's matches, with an average of 2.2 goals per game
DR Congo vs Sierra Leone: possible starting lineups
DR Congo are expected to line up in a 1-4-4-2 formation: Berto — Pedro, Mbemba, Kapuadi, Kayembe — Kadile, Sadiki, Banzuzi, Ndezi — Mbuku, Muleka
Sierra Leone are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Jalloh — Kakai, Toure, Tarawally, Bah — Forna, Saidu Bah Kamara — Idris Kanu, M. Kamara, Koroma — Conte
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