Congo DR vs Benin Predictions

• Congo DR have won five of their last seven games
• Each of Congo DR’s last five matches produced under 2.5 goals
• Three of Congo DR’s last five games have seen them win 1-0

Leopards fancied to secure straightforward success

The DR Congo could be a surprise package in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations and they are fancied to get the better of Benin in their first game of this campaign.

The Leopards reached the semi-finals of this tournament two years ago and have been in solid form as of late, beating Nigeria and Cameroon to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup inter-confederation qualifying play-offs.

With the likes of Arthur Masuaku, Axel Tuanzebe and Aaron Wan-Bissaka at the back, they have a very solid defensive base and in Noah Sadiki and Ngal’ayel Mukau they have real quality in midfield too.

The absence of Yoane Wissa is a miss but they will be very difficult to break down and should be able to do enough going forwards to get the better of this Benin side.

The Cheetahs have only won three of their last 13 games in all competitions and look likely to be outclassed in this one.

Don’t expect a high-scoring game, each of DR Congo’s last five games have gone under 2.5 goals, but they should be able to cruise to victory.

Three of DR Congo’s last five matches have seen them win 1-0 and a repeat of that scoreline is fancied.