{"id":1459046,"date":"2026-06-16T19:44:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T18:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1459046"},"modified":"2026-06-16T19:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T18:47:11","slug":"portugal-vs-dr-congo-bet-builder-tips-17-06-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/portugal-vs-dr-congo-bet-builder-tips-17-06-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal vs DR Congo Bet Builder Tips: Back Neto to score in 17\/2 double"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/world-cup\/portugal-world-cup-2026-fixtures-players-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portugal<\/a> begin their World Cup campaign against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/world-cup\/dr-congo-world-cup-2026-fixtures-players-analysis\/\">DR Congo<\/a> on Wednesday evening in Houston, with Roberto Martinez&#8217;s side expected to make a winning start in Group K. Find our Portugal vs DR Congo Bet Builder tips below. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selecao das Quinas arrive at the tournament as one of Europe&#8217;s strongest squads, boasting quality in every area of the pitch. DR Congo deserve enormous credit for ending their long wait for a World Cup appearance, but they face a huge step up in class against a Portugal side packed with elite-level talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Portugal expected to dominate possession and create plenty of chances, our Portugal vs DR Congo bet builder focuses on one of their most dangerous attackers and a defender who could have a difficult evening trying to contain him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vcsw-sports-widgets block vcsw-bet-builder-tip\" id=\"bet-builder-tip-34226c0e-28af-478a-a3e3-e14aebb20a46\"><script type=\"application\/json\">{\"block_id\":\"bet-builder-tip-34226c0e-28af-478a-a3e3-e14aebb20a46\",\"season\":\"2026\",\"competition_id\":\"667aabbb773e0180d8f74d65\",\"event_id\":\"69080051060124ea20d704db\",\"event_name\":\"Portugal v Congo DR\",\"event_datetime\":\"2026-06-17T17:00:00+00:00\",\"selections\":[{\"id\":\"sel-mqgz96p9-ro24aq\",\"market_name\":\"Anytime Goalscorer\",\"outcome_name\":\"Pedro Neto\",\"bookmakers\":{\"paddypower\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"927.386410652\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"13995736\"},\"skybet\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"930.368623009\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"13995736\"},\"betfair\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"924.522318605\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"13995736\"}},\"reasoning_html\":\"\"},{\"id\":\"sel-mqgz9csa-dmis2s\",\"market_name\":\"Player To Be Carded\",\"outcome_name\":\"Arthur Masuaku\",\"bookmakers\":{\"skybet\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"930.370333205\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"18198741\"},\"betfair\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"924.524167818\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"18198741\"},\"paddypower\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"927.388201086\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"18198741\"}},\"reasoning_html\":\"\"}],\"bookmaker\":\"paddypower\",\"odds_format\":\"fractional\",\"widget_type\":\"bet-builder-tip\",\"sports_type\":\"football\",\"title\":\"\",\"currency\":\"\\u00a3\",\"stake\":10,\"special_link\":\"\"}<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pedro-neto-anytime-goalscorer\">Pedro Neto anytime goalscorer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pedro Neto stands out in the anytime goalscorer market. Cristiano Ronaldo understandably dominates the betting, but the Portugal captain is available at prohibitively short odds. Neto, meanwhile, can be backed at a much higher price despite being capable of making a major impact in the final third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The winger enjoyed an impressive campaign at club level and his pace and direct running make him one of Portugal&#8217;s most dangerous weapons in transition. Furthermore, DR Congo are likely to spend long periods defending deep, which should give Neto plenty of opportunities to attack defenders inside the penalty area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portugal are expected to create chances in volume, and that increases the appeal of backing one of their more generously priced attackers. Moreover, Paddy Power&#8217;s super-sub concession means the selection remains active if Neto is substituted, providing additional value. At around 9\/4, he looks overpriced to get on the scoresheet in Houston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-arthur-masuaku-to-be-carded\">Arthur Masuaku to be carded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arthur Masuaku could be in for a difficult evening on Portugal&#8217;s right flank. The experienced defender has developed a strong record for picking up bookings in recent seasons. Since joining Besiktas, Masuaku has collected eight yellow cards, five yellow cards and nine yellow cards across his three league campaigns. He also went into the book four times in seven Champions League appearances during the 2024-25 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His likely battle with Neto makes this selection particularly appealing. The Portugal winger loves to run directly at defenders and regularly forces opponents into rash challenges when isolated in one-versus-one situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, DR Congo may spend large spells without possession. As a result, Masuaku could find himself repeatedly defending dangerous situations against one of Portugal&#8217;s quickest and most skilful attackers. If Neto sees plenty of the ball, Masuaku has every chance of attracting the referee&#8217;s attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/portugal-vs-congo-dr-fifa-world-cup-17-06-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our full Portugal vs DR Congo match preview here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/world-cup-2026-betting-tips-predictions\/\"><strong>World Cup predictions &amp; tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/world-cup-outright-odds\/\"><strong>World Cup outright odds <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/world-cup-2026-fixtures-results\/\"><b>World Cup fixtures &amp; results<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/world-cup-2026-betting-offers\/\"><b>World 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