Algeria vs DR Congo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Jan 2026
Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Algeria vs DR Congo
Group E winners Algeria square off against Group D runners-up DR Congo in this Africa Cup of Nations last-16 encounter at Moulay Hassan Stadium, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Tuesday 6 January.
Algeria look like excellent value at -103 for bettors who are wagering on the Full-Time Result market. The Desert Foxes are capable of securing a win against DR Congo based on the numbers at our disposal.
Algeria come into this last-16 clash on the back of a 3–1 victory over Equatorial Guinea at Moulay Hassan Stadium. Vladimir Petkovic's team had most of the ball enjoying 55% possession and six shots on target, while Zineddine Belaid, Fares Chaibi and Ibrahim Maza got among the goals.
DR Congo recorded a 3–0 win against Botswana at Al Barid in their last outing. The Leopards had six shots on goal and recorded 55% possession, with Gael Kakuta finding the net twice and Nathanael Mbuku scoring one.
| Africa Cup of Nations | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  DR Congo |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 1 |  Algeria |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7:1 | 9 |
The previous 3 Algeria games have all ended in a win, averaging 2.3 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts. The Desert Foxes have averaged 54.0% possession, 460.0 passes and 6.0 corners per match, conceding 0.3 goals and 3.7 corners from 2.3 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.
Top scorer Riyad Mahrez has found the net 3 times, Ibrahim Maza 2, with Zineddine Belaid and Fares Chaibi both scoring 1. Anis Hadj Moussa is the leading assists maker with 2.
DR Congo have won 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.7 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 43.3% possession, 369.7 passes, 3.3 corners taken and 3.3 corners against, while Sebastien Desabre's side have conceded 0.3 goals from 2.0 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.
Gael Kakuta has top scored with 2, while Nathanael Mbuku, Cedric Bakambu and Theo Bongonda are next on 1. Gael Kakuta and Arthur Masuaku are the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 3 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Algeria confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Luca Zidane (GK), Rafik Belghali, Aissa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini, Rayan Ait Nouri, Hicham Boudaoui, Ismael Bennacer, Fares Chaibi, Riyad Mahrez, Ibrahim Maza, Mohamed Amoura.
DR Congo confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Lionel Mpasi-Nzau (GK), Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Samuel Moutoussamy, Theo Bongonda, Ngal Ayel Mukau, Noah Sadiki, Meschack Elia, Cedric Bakambu.
Algeria vs DR Congo Prediction & Betting Tips
Be fully equipped for Algeria vs DR Congo with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
We’ll confidently go for Algeria when it comes to winning this Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match. This looks a value proposition at -103 which means we are able to bank a nice return if the favourites are able to triumph.
Our Africa Cup of Nations experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.
Key Algeria vs DR Congo stats:
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 50.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
The Match Result & Total market not only gives you an opportunity to bet on Algeria to win but also combine this pick with a prediction for how many goals will be scored.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
DR Congo
The Desert Foxes can be backed at +650 to triumph by a 2-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) can be wagered at -149 to finish with at least one shot on goal. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.
Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) has racked up four goals in his past four games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +270 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi. The selections are Algeria to claim a victory, Under 2.5 goals accompanied by Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) to be on the scoresheet.
The bet builder route is a great one for football fans requiring a tailored same-game multi on a match. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.
Algeria vs DR Congo Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Algeria are the +108 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 48% chance of winning this Africa Cup of Nations last-16 encounter according to the latest betting odds. If you want to back the outsider, DR Congo are available at +295.
There are different betting angles when backing Algeria including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at -132 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with DR Congo.
For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. An alternative approach is playing the BTTS market and going for the -143 about Both Teams to Score No.
The top betting sites always do a great job when it comes to Africa Cup of Nations games. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.
Favourite Baghdad Bounedjah is priced at +410 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +210.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Algeria Stats
DR Congo Stats
- 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 3.67 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 5.67 corners awarded and 2.67 corners against in the last 3 home matches
- An average of 9.67 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 8.33 corners awarded in the last 3 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 home matches
- An average of 3.33 corners awarded and 3.33 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 2.50 corners awarded and 2.50 corners against in the last 2 away matches
- An average of 6.67 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded in the last 2 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 away matches
- An average of 54.00% possession in the last 3 matches
- An average of 57.00% possession in the last 3 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 3 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 3 home matches
Algeria vs DR Congo Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Algeria vs DR Congo team news before placing your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Africa Cup of Nations along with up-to-date injury news.
Algeria Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
DR Congo Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Algeria Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
DR Congo Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Algeria Substitutes
- 1Anthony Mandrea
- 3Mehdi Dorval
- 5Zineddine Belaid
- 6Ramiz Zerrouki
- 8Himad Abdelli
- 9Baghdad Bounedjah
- 11Anis Hadj Moussa
- 12Monsef Bakrar
- 16Oussama Benbot
- 19Adem Zorgane
- 20Youcef Atal
- 24Ilan Kebbal
- 27Adil Boulbina
- 28Redouane Berkane
DR Congo Substitutes
- 3Steve Kapuadi
- 5Dylan Batubinsika
- 7Nathanael Mbuku
- 9Samuel Essende
- 11Gael Kakuta
- 15Rocky Bushiri
- 16Timothy Fayulu
- 18Charles Pickel
- 19Fiston Mayele
- 20Brian Cipenga
- 21Matthieu Epolo
- 23Simon Banza
- 24Gedeon Kalulu
- 25Edo Kayembe
- 27M. Balikwisha
Previous Algeria Lineups
Previous DR Congo Lineups
Algeria Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Vladimir Petkovic
DR Congo Player Stats & Squad
Africa Cup of Nations Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:2 | 2 |
| 4 | Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:4 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 3 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:7 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:7 | 0 |
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