DR Congo vs Senegal Live Stream & Tips - Tight contest expected on Congo

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: Mon 08 Sep 2025 21:55

Ralph Staniforth 08 Sep 2025

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DR Congo leads Group B by 1 point, with 5 wins in 7 qualifiers.
Senegal is unbeaten in 7 World Cup qualifiers, just behind DR Congo.
Previous meeting ended 1-1; another draw is likely in this tactical clash.

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Senegal are unbeaten in 7 World Cup qualifiers. (Getty Images)

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Senegal are just behind DR Congo in the qualifying group. Finishing top secures qualification, so Senegal will be eager to win this match, but what they cannot afford is a defeat. A draw looks a good option here.

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Head to Head
DR Congo Form
Senegal Form

DR Congo have won 5 of their 7 World Cup qualifiers.
DR Congo drew their last match 1-1 against Senegal.
DR Congo have won their last 5 matches (excl. CHAN).
Senegal are unbeaten in 7 World Cup qualifiers.
Senegal have won 3 of their last 5 matches.

Head to Head

In 2024 these two drew 1-1 in Senegal.

DR Congo Form

DR Congo currently top Group B ahead of Senegal by one point with three matches to play. The result of this fixture will go a long way in determining who gets automatic World Cup qualification.

Of their seven matches to date, DR Congo have won five, lost one and drawn one, putting them on 17 points. Last week, they thrashed South Sudan 4-1 away from home which also helped improve their goal difference, which could be key at the end.

Cedric Bakambu scored a first half brace before Nathanael Mbuku made it 3-0 at the break. Yoana Wissa made it 4-0 before South Sudan pulled a goal back with 22 minutes left to play.

Senegal Form

Senegal find themselves in second place despite being unbeaten in seven qualifiers. They have won four and drawn three, which puts them on 15 points, one point behind their opponents.

At home last Friday, Senegal secured a crucial win, beating Sudan 2-0. Kalidou Koulibaly scored in the 14th minute before Pape Matar Sarr doubled the lead just before the break.

Verdict

DR Congo v Senegal

This match will be very tactical, Senegal are a point behind and cannot afford to lose this one. DR Congo, while victory would put them in a great position, would settle for a share of the spoils. This looks set to end level.

Draw

Result

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1-1 Draw

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