Nigeria vs DR Congo: Prediction, Preview, lineups, tips and odds on November 16, 2025
World Cup Qualification CAF
In the final playoff round of the African World Cup qualifiers on November 16, 2025, a match will take place between the national teams of Nigeria and DR Congo.
Our Prediction for Nigeria vs DR Congo
Nigeria nearly failed this qualification campaign. They barely managed to finish at least second in their group, trailing South Africa by a narrow margin and only surpassing Benin on additional criteria—both teams finished with seventeen points. Moreover, in the first round of the qualifiers, they only drew with Gabon in regular time. It was only in extra time that they managed to score three more goals and eventually thrash their opponent 4-1.
The DR Congo team performed respectably during the qualifiers. However, they were unlucky to end up in the same group as Senegal. As a result, even with 22 points, they were only runners-up—Mané and company collected a couple more points. This forced them into a playoff, where they edged out Cameroon with a solitary goal scored in the 90+ minute.
Osimhen and his teammates average 1.7 goals scored per match, conceding 1.1 in return. Their opponents, with a similar attacking record, have a slightly better defense, allowing just 0.9 goals per game.
Nigeria vs DR Congo: Key Stats and Trends
- Nigeria have won five of their last six matches
- 50% of Nigeria’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.8 goals per game
- DR Congo have won three matches in a row
- 40% of DR Congo’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.6 goals per game
Nigeria vs DR Congo: Probable Starting Lineups
Nigeria (probable lineup): Nwabali – Sanusi, Bassey, Fredrik, Osayi-Samuel – Ndidi, Iwobi, Lookman, Chukwueze – Adams, Osimhen
DR Congo (probable lineup): Mpasi – Kayembe, Tuanzebe, Mbemba, Wan-Bissaka – Moutoussamy, Sadiki, Pickel – Mbuku, Bongonda, Bakambu
Head-to-Head: Nigeria vs DR Congo
Nigeria have won four times in a row. However, in 2015 they lost 0-2 at home, and three years later the match ended in a draw.
Free Prediction for Nigeria vs DR Congo
The nominal hosts are seen as clear favorites. However, it’s hard to believe that such an important match will be high-scoring—our recommendation is to bet on "total goals under 2.0" (odds – 1.9).
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