DR Congo vs Benin Live Stream & Betting Tips - Leopards to Win at AFCON
This AFCON match analysis highlights DR Congo's strong defensive lineup, featuring Premier League-experienced players, which has led them to win four of their last five matches without conceding a goal. Conversely, Benin faces challenges with their defense, evident from recent defeats and a third-place WC qualifiers finish. The article recommends backing DR Congo to win to nil in the fixture taking place on December 23, 2025, in Rabat, and offers a guide to streaming the match live on Stake.com. Fans can look forward to a competitive and strategic game with available betting odds.
- DR Congo have won to nil in 4 of their last 5 matches
- Benin have got past the group stage once at AFCON
- Watch DR Congo vs Benin live from Rabat
Key Stats - DR Congo on Top
- DR Congo have won to nil in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Benin have lost by 3+ goals in their last 2 matches.
- Benin have lost to nil in 4 of their last 7 matches.
HTH - Third Clash
These nations have met twice, both contests coming in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Dieumerci Mbokani scored in both legs, a 1-1 draw Benin followed by DR Congo winning 2-1 in Kinshasa.
Congo Form, Squad & Predicted Line Up
DR Congo had a strong World Cup qualifying campaign, finishing second in group B to reach the second round. Chancel Mbemba scored in added time to secure a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in the semi-finals.
The Leopards outplayed Nigeria in the final but had to do it the hard way following a 1-1 draw. The contest went to penalties where they prevailed to qualify for the inter-confederation play-offs.
Sebastien Desabre’s side beat Zambia 2-0 in a friendly before AFCON, defenders Arthur Masuaku and Rocky Bushiri finding the net.
DR Congo finished fourth in the previous edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, winning the tournament in 1968 and 1974.
| Pos. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Lionel Mpasi | Le Havre |
| GK | Timothy Fayulu | Noah |
| GK | Matthieu Epolo | Standard Liege |
| DF | Chancel Mbemba | Lille |
| DF | Arthur Masuaku | Sunderland |
| DF | Gedeon Kalulu | Aris Limassol |
| DF | Joris Kayembe | Genk |
| DF | Axel Tuanzebe | Burnley |
| DF | Rocky Bushiri | Hibernian |
| DF | Aaron Wan-Bissaka | West Ham United |
| DF | Steve Kapuadi | Legia Warsaw |
| MF | Samuel Moutoussamy | Atromitos |
| MF | Edo Kayembe | Watford |
| MF | Charles Pickel | Espanyol |
| MF | Gael Kakuta | Sakaryaspor |
| MF | Noah Sadiki | Sunderland |
| MF | Ngal'ayel Mukau | Lille |
| FW | Cedric Bakambu | Betis |
| FW | Meschak Elia | Alanyaspor |
| FW | Théo Bongonda | Spartak Moscow |
| FW | Fiston Mayele | Pyramids |
| FW | Simon Banza | Al Jazira |
| FW | Nathanael Mbuku | Montpellier |
| FW | Samuel Essende | FC Augsburg |
| FW | Brian Cipenga | Castellon |
| FW | Michel-Ange Balikwisha | Celtic |
DR Congo (4-3-3) Lionel Mpasi Nzau; Aaron Wan Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, Arthur Masuaku; Ngal Ayel Mukau, Samuel Moutoussamy, Noah Sadiki; Meschack Elia, Cedric Bakambu, Nathanael Mbuku
Benin Form, Squad & Predicted Line Up
Benin went desperately close in the World Cup qualifiers, missing out on the second round on goal difference.
Gernot Rohr’s side lost 4-0 in Nigeria on the final matchday, finishing third in group C, one point behind South Africa.
The Cheetahs played one game in Morocco to warm up for AFCON, losing 3-0 against Burkina Faso.
Benin have only got past the AFCON group stage once, in 2019.
| Pos. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Saturnin Allagbe | Chauray |
| GK | Marcel Dandjinou | Kruger United |
| GK | Serge Obassa | Remo Stars |
| DF | David Kiki | FCSB |
| DF | Olivier Verdon | Ludogorets |
| DF | Yohan Roche | Petrolul Ploiești |
| DF | Mohamed Tijani | Yverdon-Sport |
| DF | Rachid Moumini | Sumgayit |
| DF | Tamimou Ouorou | Unattached |
| DF | Charlemagne Azongnitode | Oulu |
| MF | Jodel Dossou | Pays du Valois |
| MF | Sessi D'Almeida | Neftci |
| MF | Junior Olaitan | Goztepe |
| MF | Hassane Imourane | Grasshopper |
| MF | Matteo Ahlinvi | Arsenal Tula |
| MF | Dodo Dokou | Leixoes |
| MF | Rodrigue Fassinou | Coton |
| MF | Rodrigue Kossi | Hassania Agadir |
| MF | Attidjikou Samadou | Smouha |
| MF | Razack Rachidou | Kustosija |
| MF | Romaric Amoussou | ASEC Mimosas |
| MF | Gislain Ahoudo | AS Gabrs |
| MF | Olatoundji Tessilimi | SJK |
| MF | Mariano Ahouangbo | Olimpija Ljubljana |
| MF | Rodolfo Aloko | Kustosija |
| MF | Felipe Santos | Araz-Naxcivan |
| FW | Steve Mounie | Alanyaspor |
| FW | Aiyegun Tosin | Lorient |
| FW | Andreas Hountondji | St. Pauli |
| FW | Adam Akimey | Helsingborg |
Benin (4-3-3) Saturnin Allagbe; Yohan Roche, Olivier Verdon, Rachid Moumini, David Kiki; Dokou Dodo, Sessi Dalmeida, Hassane Imourane; Jodel Dossou, Aiyegun Tosin, Rodolfo Aloko
Verdict
DR Congo were too good for Cameroon and Nigeria in the World Cup qualifiers and should be able to shut Benin down. I am backing the Leopards to win to nil in Rabat.
DR Congo Win
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DR Congo Win 1-0
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