Colombia vs Congo DR Predictions

• Luis Diaz has scored in four of his last six competitive games for Colombia
• Congo generated a higher xG and recorded more shots on target than Portugal in their 1-1 draw
• Four of Colombia’s last five internationals have seen both teams score

Congo can trouble group leaders

Colombia made a perfect start to Group K, as they beat Uzbekistan 3-1 hours after Portugal stumbled to a draw against DR Congo. While the opening results handed the advantage to La Tricolor, Congo’s point wasn’t simply due to Portugal’s attacking woes.

While Portugal dominated possession, Congo beat them in terms of shots and shots on target. The Leopards have scored within 90 minutes in 18 of their last 21 internationals, and they should pose a threat to Colombia in Guadalajara.

Colombia’s opening victory was the fourth time in their five matches this year in which both teams scored. They conceded 1.16 xG in that victory over an unadventurous Uzbekistan side, but they impressed at the other end of the pitch.

Luis Diaz was key for Colombia going forward, with the Bayern Munich winger scoring and assisting against Uzbekistan. He has scored 30 times for club and country since making the move to Germany, and he has found the net in four of his last six competitive games for Colombia.