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Colombia vs DR Congo Predictions & Betting Tips - Congo to Earn Another Point at the 2026 World Cup

Matthew Marshall

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Last updated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 16:29

Matthew Marshall 22 Jun 2026

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Colombia took control of Group K with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan
DR Congo began the World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Portugal
I am expecting another close encounter in Guadalajara

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Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo equaliser against Portugal (Getty)

Colombia are the favourites here but DR Congo proved how difficult they are to break down against Portugal. I think the African side can score in Guadalajara where a draw wouldn’t surprise.

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Colombia Make a Winning Start
Colombia Team News, Squad & Predicted Line Up
Congo Upset the Odds in Opening Game
DR Congo Team News, Squad & Predicted Line Up

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Colombia will be facing DR Congo for the first time.

Colombia Make a Winning Start

Colombia came to the World Cup with confidence after two comfortable friendly victories. They defeated Costa Rica 3-1 in Bogota where Luis Diaz and Luis Suarez found the net.

Jhon Arias scored twice as Nestor Lorenzo's side beat Jordan 2-0 in San Diego. James Rodriguez registered assists in both games to get into shape for the tournament.

The Tricolour defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening match in Group K. Daniel Munoz opened the scoring but they were pegged back on the hour mark, Diaz restoring the advantage and Jaminton Campaz sealing it in added time.

Colombia Team News, Squad & Predicted Line Up

It’s unlikely Nestor Lorenzo will make many changes to his starting side here. Richard Rios could come off the bench once again.

Pos	Player	Age	Club
GK	David Ospina	37	Atletico Nacional
GK	Camilo Vargas	37	Atlas
GK	Alvaro Montero	31	Velez Sarsfield
DF	Daniel Munoz	30	Crystal Palace
DF	Jhon Lucumi	27	Bologna
DF	Santiago Arias	34	Independiente
DF	Yerry Mina	31	Cagliari
DF	Johan Mojica	33	Mallorca
DF	Willer Ditta	29	Cruz Azul
DF	Deiver Machado	32	Nantes
DF	Davinson Sanchez	30	Galatasaray
MF	Kevin Castano	25	River Plate
MF	Richard Rios	26	Benfica
MF	Jorge Carrascal	28	Flamengo
MF	James Rodriguez	34	Minnesota United
MF	Jhon Arias	28	Palmeiras
MF	Gustavo Puerta	22	Racing Santander
MF	Juan Portilla	27	Athletico Paranaense
MF	Jefferson Lerma	31	Crystal Palace
MF	Juan Quintero	33	River Plate
MF	Jaminton Campaz	26	Rosario Central
FW	Luis Diaz	29	Bayern Munich
FW	Jhon Cordoba	33	Krasnodar
FW	Cucho Hernandez	27	Betis
FW	Luis Suarez	28	Sporting CP
FW	Andres Gomez	23	Vasco da Gama

Colombia (4-3-3): Camilo Vargas; Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumi, Johan Mojica; Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias; James Rodriguez, Luis Suarez, Luis Diaz

Congo Upset the Odds in Opening Game

DR Congo competed in two friendlies this month, starting with a deserved 0-0 draw against Denmark.

Joris Kayembe scored late as the Leopards suffered a 2-1 defeat to Chile, a game with few chances.

Sébastien Desabre’s side began the World Cup with an impressive 1-1 draw against Portugal. Yoane Wissa equalised on the stroke of half time as they limited Cristiano Ronaldo’s side to one shot on target.

DR Congo Team News, Squad & Predicted Line Up

Desabre has no need to make any changes here with six days to prepare. Expect the see the same starting side and tactics that stifled Portugal.

Pos	Player	Age	Club
GK	Lionel Mpasi	31	Le Havre
GK	Timothy Fayulu	26	Noah
GK	Matthieu Epolo	21	Standard Liege
DF	Aaron Wan-Bissaka	28	West Ham
DF	Steve Kapuadi	28	Widzew Lodz
DF	Axel Tuanzebe	28	Burnley
DF	Dylan Batubinsika	30	AEL
DF	Joris Kayembe	31	Genk
DF	Chancel Mbemba	31	Lille
DF	Gedeon Kalulu	28	Aris Limassol
DF	Arthur Masuaku	32	Lens
MF	Ngal'ayel Mukau	21	Lille
MF	Nathanael Mbuku	24	Montpellier
MF	Samuel Moutoussamy	29	Atromitos
MF	Brian Cipenga	28	Castellon
MF	Theo Bongonda	30	Spartak Moscow
MF	Gael Kakuta	35	AEL
MF	Noah Sadiki	21	Sunderland
MF	Aaron Tshibola	31	Kilmarnock
MF	Charles Pickel	29	Espanyol
MF	Edo Kayembe	28	Watford
FW	Meschak Elia	28	Alanyaspor
FW	Cedric Bakambu	35	Betis
FW	Fiston Mayele	31	Pyramids
FW	Yoane Wissa	29	Newcastle
FW	Simon Banza	29	Al Jazira

DR Congo (5-3-2): Lionel Mpasi-Nzau; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Steve Kapuadi, Arthur Masuaku; Ngal'ayel Mukau, Samuel Moutoussamy, Joris Kayembe; Yoane Wissa, Cedric Bakambu

Verdict

Colombia v DR Congo

DR Congo earned a draw against Portugal and are more than capable of repeating the feat against Colombia. I think there is value on BTTS in Guadalajara.

BTTS Yes

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Matthew Marshall is an Australian who worked in a number of industries before combining his love of football and media communications degree to become a sports journalist. Now living in Portugal, he is a Portuguese football expert who has covered multiple UEFA U21 European Championships, the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 European Championship.