DR Congo have qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time since 1974 and they celebrated their return to the competition by holding Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw in Houston.
Although they have been consistent enough contenders for African continental titles, qualifying for the World Cup has proved to be a difficult task for DR Congo in recent years.
However, the long wait eventually came to an end this time around and this squad showcased their abilities by earning their first ever World Cup point against a much-fancied Portugal team in their opening game.
But how much has that altered the odds and just how far can the Leopards go at this World Cup?
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DR Congo odds to win the World Cup
It’s fair to say that DR Congo are not exactly expected to compete for the trophy this summer.
With no previous World Cup experience in the squad, they seemingly don’t have the quality to compete with the biggest teams in the tournament – but they got off to a fine start in Group K with that draw against Portugal.
Odds of 750/1 place the Leopards among a clutch of teams that most consider big outsiders, without quite reaching the extreme prices bookmakers offer on nations like Haiti and Curacao.
DR Congo odds to win Group K
Group K is an interesting one, with a representative from each of UEFA, CONMEBOL, CAF, and the AFC, and most expect DR Congo to struggle against the might of Portugal and Colombia.
With their draw against Portugal, Congo’s price to win the group has come in drastically and they are fancied to finish at least third in the group now ahead of Uzbekistan.
DR Congo World Cup top goalscorer odds
Bookmakers have included both Cedric Bakambu and Yoane Wissa in the top goalscorer market. Although they offer neither at odds that inspire much confidence.
Real Betis forward Bakambu, now 34, has been a real stalwart for his country with 21 goals in his 68 caps. Wissa has endured an injury-hit campaign at Newcastle United but has the quality to be among the goals this summer and got his campaign off to a fine start with that equaliser against Portugal.
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