Match: CAF Africa Cup of Nations
Fixture: Botswana vs DR Congo
Local Kick-off Time: 8:00pm, Tuesday 30th December 2025
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Opening Odds
| Category | Item | Corresponding Odds |
|---|---|---|
1X2 | 1 | 11.00 |
| X | 6.50 | |
| 2 | 1.22 | |
Asian Handicap | +1.5/2 | 1.90 |
| -1.5/2 | 1.90 | |
Scored | Goals (2.5) - Over | 1.80 |
| Goals (2.5) - Under | 2.00 | |
Corners | Corners (8.5) - Over | 1.80 |
| Corners (8.5) - Under | 1.90 |
Prediction: DR Congo wins
Botswana have nothing but pride to play for in this match, as they are already eliminated from the qualification race. Guaranteed to finish fourth in the group, they are yet to score a goal in this competition. DR Congo have a chance to finish top of the group and need just one point to guarantee progression. With their strong defensive work in this competition, as well as in recent times, DR Congo look set to sail into the knockouts.
This match could be a tight one on goals, and our Botswana vs DR Congo prediction is DR Congo wins and less than 2.5 goals.
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Botswana
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/12/27 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Benin | 1-0 (HT 1-0 FT 1-0) | Botswana |
| 2025/12/23 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Senegal | 3-0 (HT 1-0 FT 3-0) | Botswana |
| 2025/12/18 | International Friendly | Tunisia | 2-1 (HT 0-0 FT 2-1) | Botswana |
| 2025/10/15 | FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Guinea | 2-2 (HT 2-2 FT 2-2) | Botswana |
| 2025/10/10 | FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Botswana | 0-1 (HT 0-0 FT 0-1) | Uganda |
| 2025/09/08 | FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Mozambique | 2-0 (HT 1-0 FT 2-0) | Botswana |
| 2025/09/05 | FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Algeria | 3-1 (HT 1-1 FT 3-1) | Botswana |
| 2025/06/11 | CAF South Africa Confederations Cup | Botswana | 3-3 (HT 2-1 FT 3-3) | Zambia |
| 2025/06/10 | CAF South Africa Confederations Cup | Comoros | 0-0 (HT 0-0 FT 0-0) | Botswana |
| 2025/03/26 | FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Botswana | 2-0 (HT 0-0 FT 2-0) | Somalia |
Botswana were beaten 1-0 by Benin at the weekend, and following the 3-0 loss to Senegal on matchday one, the Zebras are knocked out of the qualification race. The best they can hope for is to pinch a point.
That could be a miracle of sorts, because Botswana have been struggling recently. Six defeats out of the last seven, where four losses came without scoring, are an indicator of their struggles. Regardless, they will try to halt that sequence and surprise their fancied opponents.
Botswana have no fresh injury worries and will hope to field their best team in this crucial match. Incidentally, they have no goals in this competition, and that puts pressure on the frontline to deliver in this tricky encounter.
The Zebras used a 4-2-3-1 formation against Benin, taking advantage of their advanced midfield system. Against Senegal, they were a bit more conservative in lining up as 4-1-4-1. Either way, Omaatla Kebatho is under pressure to deliver as their sole striker.
DR Congo
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/12/27 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Senegal | 1-1 (HT 0-0 FT 1-1) | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| 2025/12/23 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1-0 (HT 1-0 FT 1-0) | Benin |
| 2025/12/16 | International Friendly | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2-0 (HT 1-0 FT 2-0) | Zambia |
| 2025/11/17 | FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Nigeria | 1-1 (Penalty kick 3-4 HT 1-1 FT 1-1) | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| 2025/11/14 | FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Cameroon | 0-1 (HT 0-0 FT 0-1) | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| 2025/10/15 | FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1-0 (HT 1-0 FT 1-0) | Sudan |
| 2025/10/10 | FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Togo | 0-1 (HT 0-1 FT 0-1) | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| 2025/09/10 | FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2-3 (HT 2-1 FT 2-3) | Senegal |
| 2025/09/05 | FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | South Sudan | 1-4 (HT 0-3 FT 1-4) | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| 2025/08/17 | CAF African Nations Championship | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1-3 (HT 1-1 FT 1-3) | Morocco |
DR Congo settled for a 1-1 draw with Senegal, which was preceded by a 1-0 win over Benin. They now need a point to confirm automatic progression, although even a loss could be enough, depending on other results.
The Leopards have been minimalistic in terms of goal output, as they scored exactly once in six of their last seven games during regulation time. This sequence included four 1-0 results that included one on matchday one.
The Leopards will be worried about the fitness of Arthur Masuaku, who was taken off early in DR Congo’s second group stage match. Other than that, they look in good shape to retain their team.
Both games saw DR Congo stick to their 4-1-4-1 formation, with the veteran striker Cedric Bakambu leading the line. Bongonda could stay on the right flank, while Masuaku’s absence opens up a position in the back four.
Final Prediction:
Asian Handicap: DR Congo -1.5/2
European Handicap: DR Congo wins
Predicted Scores: 0-1, 0-2
Predicted Total Goals: 1, 2
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