Botswana vs Congo DR, Africa Cup of Nations, 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Botswana
Congo DR
Leopards' Power Advantage Poses Huge Test for Ramoreboli
- Botswana goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko put on a masterclass to keep Senegal at bay 14 times in the opening round.
- DR Congo head into this game after earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the defending champions, Senegal.
- Botswana conceded two goals in the last two AFCON matches.
Congo DR to Win (2-0)
| Tournament: | Africa Cup of Nations, 2025-26 |
| Venue: | Al Medina Stadium |
Botswana vs Congo DR Match Prediction & Analysis
The Leopards possess the physical advantage to dominate midfield battles. This will force Botswana to rely on quick counter-attacks to bypass a very solid defence. Ramoreboli’s squad needs a perfect game to pull off an upset. Desabre has his team well-drilled and ready to do a professional job. They want to keep their momentum going as they move toward the next round.
Current Standings: DR Congo are safe in second place with four points. Botswana are sitting at the bottom of Group D. They haven't earned a single point yet.
Head-To-Head Stats: The Leopards have never lost to Botswana. They have two wins and one draw from their three previous meetings.
Teams Preview
Botswana Preview
The final Group D game is almost here. The Zebras of Botswana face a tough climb against a high-flying DR Congo team. The mood in the camp is tense. Morena Ramoreboli’s men are desperate to save their tournament after losing two heartbreakers in a row to Senegal and Benin.
The numbers look bad for the Southern African side. They show a shaky defence that has struggled lately. In their last five international games, Botswana have given up nine goals. Their front line isn't doing much better, scoring only four times in that span. This lack of bite showed in their 1-0 loss to Benin a few days ago. Botswana had the ball but couldn't do anything dangerous with it.
History is on DR Congo’s side. Still, anything can happen in football when a team is fighting to stay alive. Botswana must fix the holes that let Senegal beat them 3-0 in the first game. Their defence is giving up nearly two goals a game right now. If they don't tighten up at the back, their time in Morocco will end this Tuesday very quickly.
Botswana (4-5-1): Goitseone Phoko; Alford Velaphi, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Mothusi Johnson; Kabelo Seakanyeng, Gape Mohutsiwa, Lebogang Ditsile, Segolame Boy, Thabang Sesinyi; Tumisang Orebonye
Congo DR Preview
The Leopards of DR Congo are heading into this final Group D match looking calm and composed. They look like a team that knows how to go far in a tournament. Sébastien Desabre’s squad has everything in its own hands now.
The team played a smart game to get a 1-1 draw against a powerful Senegal side on Saturday. A win over the struggling Zebras should put them at the top of the group. This seemed like a big ask before the tournament started in Morocco, but they are making it happen.
Lately, the team has found a solid defensive groove at just the right time. The stats back this up. In their last five international matches, DR Congo have only given up two goals. They even shut down heavy hitters like Nigeria and Cameroon. They aren't scoring a ton of goals, but they are being efficient. DR Congo found the net five times in those same five games.
Botswana are leaking goals right now. So, the Leopards will look to Cédric Bakambu to break them down early. Bakambu already scored against Senegal. The goal for DR Congo is simple. They need to keep up the defensive work that has gotten them this far. They want those three points to head into the knockout rounds with plenty of steam.
DR Congo (4-2-3-1): Lionel Mpasi-Nzau; Gédéon Kalulu, Chancel Mbemba, Dylan Batubinsika, Arthur Masuaku; Samuel Moutoussamy, Charles Pickel; Meschack Elia, Gaël Kakuta, Théo Bongonda; Cédric Bakambu
BOTSWANA vs CONGO DR
Winning PredictionThe two teams are in very different places right now. DR Congo should be too much for a Botswana side that can't seem to find their rhythm on offence. It is difficult to see Botswana scoring against such a disciplined defence. The Leopards have better players across the field and should find the openings they need. Expect them to wrap up a 2-0 victory and move on to the knockouts comfortably.
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