{"id":14811,"date":"2026-06-26T09:53:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T13:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=14811"},"modified":"2026-06-26T10:02:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:02:49","slug":"match-preview-dr-congo-vs-uzbekistan-06-27-26-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/world-cup\/match-preview-dr-congo-vs-uzbekistan-06-27-26-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Stats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DR Congo and Uzbekistan close out Group K with their knockout hopes on the line, kicking off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 PM ET \/ 6:30 PM CT \/ 4:30 PM PT.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia are through and Portugal look well placed to advance from second in this World Cup 2026<\/a> group, leaving DR Congo and Uzbekistan as likely third and fourth finishers. A win would lift DR Congo to four points and secure a best-third-place finish. Uzbekistan, beaten in both games, need a huge win to swing goal difference in their favour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goals have been the problem for both. DR Congo have managed just one in two matches, Uzbekistan the same, and neither attack has clicked against the better sides in the group. DR Congo carry the greater Premier League pedigree through Yoane Wissa and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and that could tell on the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

bet365 make DR Congo favorites at -138, with Uzbekistan at +333 and the draw at +310. The DR Congo World Cup 2026 odds<\/a> never had them as contenders, but in this fixture the market sees a clear, if narrow, edge for the Leopards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Market consensus:<\/strong> Kalshi traders price DR Congo at 56%<\/strong>, the draw at 23%<\/strong>, and Uzbekistan at 22%<\/strong>. Full breakdown below<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a low-event game between two sides who have struggled for goals. The value sits with a tight DR Congo win rather than a shootout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
DR Congo to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n-138 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(58.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe deeper, more experienced squad, with Wissa and C\u00e9dric Bakambu up front. Uzbekistan have lost both games and conceded eight goals along the way.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yoane Wissa<\/strong> to score anytime<\/td>\n+140 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(41.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe Brentford striker scored DR Congo’s only goal of the group stage and is the joint-shortest price in the book. He is the most reliable route to a goal on the field.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n-111 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(52.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nOne goal each across two games tells the story. Neither attack has shown the cutting edge to turn this into a high-scoring night.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\n-111 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(52.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth sides have been blunt, and DR Congo keeper Lionel Mpasi made eight saves in the group stage. One end staying quiet is the percentage call.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score: DR Congo 1-0<\/strong><\/td>\n+650 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(13.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe bookmaker’s shortest correct score, and the natural shape of a tight, low-scoring DR Congo win.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our approach: anchor on DR Congo to win at -138, take Wissa anytime as the lead scorer play, and treat DR Congo 1-0 as the natural scoreline in a game short on goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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