{"id":1421863,"date":"2026-01-01T08:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T08:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1421863"},"modified":"2026-01-01T08:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T08:36:16","slug":"match-preview-algeria-vs-congo-dr-06-01-26-afcon","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-algeria-vs-congo-dr-06-01-26-afcon\/","title":{"rendered":"Algeria vs Congo DR: predictions, stats, tips, betting offers &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Algeria and Congo DR go head-to-head in a Round of 16 with a place in the next round on the line at Stade Prince Moulay Hassan on 6 January, kick-off 16:00. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both sides are unbeaten, but it\u2019s Algeria\u2019s flawless form and attacking depth that have them leading the standings. This encounter is a fresh test of credentials and could serve up a fascinating tactical battle between Algeria\u2019s controlled build-up and Congo DR\u2019s defensive grit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on recent statistics and tournament trends, here are our top betting recommendations for Algeria vs Congo DR. We\u2019re especially confident in Algeria to win, given their perfect record and superior underlying numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Algeria to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">20\/21 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(51.2%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Algeria top with three wins, better shot and pass stats. Attack looks too sharp.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">8\/15 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(65.2%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Both teams conceding just 1 goal in 3. Tight defences, high clean sheet count.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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Both sides boast two clean sheets from three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Team<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pos<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">W<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">L<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GF<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GA<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GD<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Algeria<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+6<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Congo DR<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Riyad Mahrez (Algeria):<\/strong> Three goals in three games, high pass accuracy (86.4%), key creator from midfield. Expect him to be direct and influential again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria):<\/strong> Part of a midfield unit that has contributed five of the team\u2019s seven goals \u2013 indicative of Algeria\u2019s attacking depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Samuel Essende (Congo DR):<\/strong> Will be crucial if Congo DR are to break down Algeria\u2019s defence. Look for his movement and aerial threat, particularly given Congo DR\u2019s strong headed clearance stats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head\">Head-to-Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These two nations haven&#8217;t met in competitive action since 2000, adding a layer of intrigue into how this match will pan out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Algeria\u2019s midfielders firing and their defence rock-solid, it\u2019s no surprise they\u2019re favourites. But Congo DR\u2019s resilience shouldn\u2019t be discounted \u2013 their defensive numbers are among the best in the tournament, and they\u2019ve converted every clear-cut chance so far. Will Algeria\u2019s control and depth unlock Congo DR, or will the underdogs frustrate and counter? Our pick: Algeria to win at <a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">20\/21 with Bet365<\/a> (51.2%) looks the value, but don\u2019t ignore the tightness of both back lines for total goals markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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