DR Congo face Uzbekistan in Atlanta as they chase a spot in the knockout stages on what is just their second appearance at the World Cup.
Having drawn with Portugal and lost narrowly to Colombia, a win for Sebastien Desabre’s men will secure third place in the group with four points, and likely progress into the last 32.
Uzbekistan have underperformed in the World Cup so far under Fabio Cannavaro.
The White Wolves have lost both of their matches and even a win is unlikely to see them qualify as one of the best third-placed sides given their goal difference.
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DR Congo v Uzbekistan Tips Summary
Best Bet - DR Congo to win @ 3/5
Alternative Bet - Yoane Wissa to score anytime @ 8/5
Bet Builder - Both teams to score, Edo Kayembe to commit 1+ fouls & Abbosbek Fayzullaev 1+ shot on target @ 5/1
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DR Congo v Uzbekistan Prediction
Best Bet: DR Congo to win @ 3/5
DR Congo could be set to make history with a win over Uzbekistan and that is surely all the incentive they need ahead of the game.
Competing as Zaire in their first World Cup appearance back in 1974, they finished bottom of their group having lost all three matches. This time, however, a place in the knockout rounds is just a victory away.
Desabre led his side to an impressive point against one of the tournament favourites in Portugal on matchday one, while it took a late goal from Daniel Munoz for Colombia to break through their stubborn defence in their second.
A draw is no good, but they are now taking on the lowest-ranked team in the group, and can build on their impressive performances by taking maximum points from a side that lost their opening two games by an aggregate of 8-1.
Alternative Bet: Yoane Wissa to score anytime @ 8/5
Yoane Wissa may have endured an underwhelming first season at Newcastle United, with injuries hampering his opportunities, but he scored the equaliser against Portugal in match one.
He was quieter against Colombia a few days later, managing just a single shot during the encounter, but he does remain DR Congo’s biggest attacking threat.
Wissa should get several chances in the final third to add to his goal tally at the World Cup, especially as Uzbekistan have conceded eight goals across their two matches thus far.
DR Congo v Uzbekistan Bet Builder Tip
- Both teams to score
- Edo Kayembe 1+ foul committed
- Abbosbek Fayzullaev 1+ shot on target
Pays 5/1
Although DR Congo have found the back of the net just once throughout the tournament so far, it is likely that there will be more chances to add more against the White Wolves.
The incentive is to go all out for three points, while Uzbekistan will also be looking to create their own piece of history by winning their first-ever point at the World Cup.
Cannavaro’s men found themselves level with 30 minutes left against Colombia in their first game, but capitulated in the lates stages to lose 3-1.
Both teams have scored in two of DR Congo’s last four matches, while this bet would have landed in two of Uzbekistan’s previous three games.
So far during this World Cup, midfielder Edo Kayembe has committed five fouls, with two coming against Portugal and three against Colombia last time out.
Given that both teams will be going all out to secure three points in this game, things could end up heated. As such, expect Kayembe to commit at least one foul.
One player Kayembe will be looking to stop at all costs is Uzbekistan attacking midfielder Abbosbek Fayzullaev.
Fayzullaev scored against Colombia in the first game of the group stages, before registering another shot on target against Portugal last time out.
He is one to watch out for as Uzbekistan chase their own piece of history.
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Key Match Stats
- DR Congo have lost four of their previous five World Cup fixtures (three as Zaire in 1974)
- Uzbekistan have conceded eight goals in just two matches
- Fabio Cannavaro won the World Cup in 2006 as Italy captain
- This will be the first meeting between the two nations
- Uzbekistan have lost their last four matches
- DR Congo are winless in four games, but have drawn two - against Denmark and Portugal
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