Match: Africa Cup of Nations
Fixture: Senegal vs DR Congo
Local Kick-off Time: December 27, 16:00
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Opening Odds
| Category | Option | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | 1 | 1.72 |
| X | 3.50 | |
| 2 | 5.00 | |
| Asian Handicap | -0.5/1 | 1.98 |
| +0.5/1 | 1.83 | |
| Scored | Goals Threshold: 2/2.5 | - |
| Over (2/2.5) | 2.03 | |
| Under (2/2.5) | 1.78 | |
| Corners | Corners Threshold: 8.5 | - |
| Over (8.5) | 1.83 | |
| Under (8.5) | 1.83 |
Summary: Senegal Win
This is the blockbuster clash of Group D at the Africa Cup of Nations. Both teams secured 3 points in their first round, so the winner of this game will basically secure half of the group top spot and qualification ticket. The core conflict of this match is whether Senegal’s attack is sharp enough to pierce DR Congo’s defense. In terms of paper strength, competitive form and historical records, Senegal undoubtedly holds an all-round advantage. DR Congo is by no means a pushover—they are capable of making the game tight and may even create threats through counter-attacks. However, overall, Senegal’s stronger overall strength and more vigorous attacking firepower make them more able to break the deadlock in a stalemate. In terms of the Asian Handicap, Senegal is given a -0.75 goal line, which shows optimism towards Senegal. However, it is likely that Senegal will only win this match narrowly, and a big score victory may be hard to come by.
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Senegal:
When Senegal played against Botswana, they dominated the game comprehensively, unleashing 17 shots on target and creating 9 clear-cut chances (while the opponent had zero), demonstrating the solidity of Senegal’s midfield and backline defense. The final 3-0 score was hardly surprising, and Nicolas Jackson still scored a brace despite missing a one-on-one opportunity, showing red-hot form. Senegal’s squad depth is second to none in Africa—they can even field two starting lineups with championship potential. Legendary player Mane is still the core of the team in this tournament, and Jackson, Koulibaly, and Lamine Camara make this team structurally very strong.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score (HT/FT) | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
Summary | Total: 34 (Scored 26, Conceded 8); Win Rate: 70.00% (W7 D0 L3) | - | - |
| 2025/12/23CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Senegal | 3-0 (HT 1-0 FT 3-0) | Botswana |
| 2025/11/18International Friendly | Senegal | 8-0 (HT 6-0 FT 8-0) | Kenya |
| 2025/11/16International Friendly | Brazil | 2-0 (HT 2-0 FT 2-0) | Senegal |
| 2025/10/15FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Senegal | 4-0 (HT 1-0 FT 4-0) | Mauritania |
| 2025/10/10FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | South Sudan | 0-5 (HT 0-1 FT 0-5) | Senegal |
| 2025/09/10FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2-3 (HT 2-1 FT 2-3) | Senegal |
| 2025/09/06FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Senegal | 2-0 (HT 2-0 FT 2-0) | Sudan |
| 2025/08/29CAF African Nations Championship | Sudan | 1-1 (Penalty kick 2-1; HT 1-0 FT 1-1) | Senegal |
| 2025/08/27CAF African Nations Championship | Morocco | 1-1 (Penalty kick 5-3; HT 1-1 FT 1-1) | Senegal |
| 2025/08/23CAF African Nations Championship | Uganda | 0-1 (HT 0-0 FT 0-1) | Senegal |
DR Congo:
DR Congo’s 1-0 narrow win over Benin was pragmatic, but the performance was far from dominant. It relied on Théo Bongonda’s moment of brilliance and the team’s tenacious defense, and the number of shots was almost equal between the two sides. Although DR Congo’s world ranking is undoubtedly much higher than Benin’s, in terms of on-field dominance, DR Congo does not seem to have strong competitiveness. DR Congo’s strengths lie in defensive resilience and discipline, but their defense will face the biggest test so far in the tournament against Senegal’s frontline led by Mane and Jackson, which can unleash an "offensive wave".
| Date/Competition | Home | Score (HT/FT) | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
Summary | Total: 24 (Scored 16, Conceded 8); Win Rate: 70.00% (W7 D0 L2) | - | - |
| 2025/12/23CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1-0 (HT 1-0 FT 1-0) | Benin |
| 2025/12/16International Friendly | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2-0 (HT 1-0 FT 2-0) | Zambia |
| 2025/11/17FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Nigeria | 1-1 (Penalty kick 3-4; HT 1-1 FT 1-1) | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| 2025/11/14FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Cameroon | 0-1 (HT 0-1 FT 0-1) | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| 2025/10/15FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1-0 (HT 1-0 FT 1-0) | Sudan |
| 2025/10/10FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Togo | 0-1 (HT 0-1 FT 0-1) | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| 2025/09/10FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2-3 (HT 2-1 FT 2-3) | Senegal |
| 2025/09/05FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | South Sudan | 1-4 (HT 0-3 FT 1-4) | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| 2025/08/17CAF African Nations Championship | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1-3 (HT 1-1 FT 1-3) | Morocco |
| 2025/08/15CAF African Nations Championship | Angola | 0-2 (HT 0-0 FT 0-2) | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Handicap Prediction:
Senegal -0.75 (Asian Handicap)
Senegal Win (European Handicap)
Predicted Scores: 2-0, 2-1, 3-1
Predicted Total Goals: 3, 4, 5
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