Botswana vs DR Congo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Dec 2025
Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Botswana vs DR Congo
Botswana square off against DR Congo in this Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash at Al Barid, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Tuesday 30 December.
Botswana and DR Congo might not deliver too many goals and that leads us to bet Under 2.5. This Total Goals selection could be the way forward and that’s especially considering you can get odds of -108.
Botswana have suffered defeats in their first two Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, starting with a 3–0 loss against Senegal.
Last time out, Botswana were beaten 1–0 by Benin at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium. The Zebras enjoyed 48% possession and had one shot on target.
DR Congo have picked up four points from their first two outings, having beaten Benin 1–0 in the opener.
In their last game, DR Congo drew 1-1 with Senegal at Stade Ibn-Batouta. Sebastien Desabre's side were restricted to just 36% possession and managed three shots on goal, while Cedric Bakambu found the net.
| 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 |
| 4 |  Botswana |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 0:7 | 0 |
Confirmed Lineups
Botswana confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Goitseone Phoko (GK), Thabo Leinanyane, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Mothusi Johnson, Mothusi Cooper, Gape Mohutsiwa, Segolame Boy, Gilbert Baruti, Kabelo Seakanyeng, Thabang Sesiny.
DR Congo confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Lionel Mpasi-Nzau (GK), Gedeon Kalulu, Chancel Mbemba, Rocky Bushiri, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Charles Pickel, Meschack Elia, Gael Kakuta, Ngal Ayel Mukau, Nathanael Mbuku, Fiston Mayele.
Botswana vs DR Congo Prediction & Betting Tips
The Botswana vs DR Congo betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
There’s every chance that we’ll see a low goal count for this Africa Cup of Nations showdown. For this reason, we’ll take the odds of -108 about Under 2.5, with the two teams unlikely to deliver a combined three goals or more.
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of Africa Cup of Nations stats and present the key numbers to our readers.
Key Botswana vs DR Congo stats:
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 51.8% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
Under 2.5 Goals is a pick that can be included in a Bet Builder. You can load up the bet slip with a variety of options and get paid out if they all end up winning, with bigger odds secured.
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Correct Score Prediction
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2
DR Congo
There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the Leopards to win 2-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +360 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Nathanaël Mbuku (DR Congo) can be backed at -112 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.
Fiston Mayele (DR Congo) can be wagered at +170 to be on the scoresheet. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a bet builder, have a play on two or less goals in total, DR Congo with an Asian Handicap of -1.5 merged with Theo Bongonda (DR Congo) to score.
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Botswana 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.
With a proposed 81% probability of securing a victory, the bookmakers are taking few risks with their -435 odds about DR Congo coming out on top in this Africa Cup of Nations encounter. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +1300 for Botswana.
DR Congo -1.75 on the Asian Handicap at -102 would mean a full payout if they are able to beat Botswana by 3+ goals. A two-goal victory means half your stake wins and the other half is refunded.
The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Over and Under 2.5 Goals are trading at a similar price. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -238.
There’s lots to like about the top football betting sites and that includes the hundreds of markets available for each Africa Cup of Nations match. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to available options.
There is +108 available that Cédric Bakambu finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +290.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Botswana Stats
DR Congo Stats
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0 corners awarded and 0 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0 corners awarded and 0 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 40.00% possession in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 2 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 home matches
Botswana vs DR Congo Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for Botswana vs DR Congo before you bet. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Africa Cup of Nations, along with current injury news.
Botswana Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
DR Congo Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Botswana Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
DR Congo Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Botswana Substitutes
- 1Kabelo Dambe
- 5Alford Velaphi
- 8Olebogeng Ramotse
- 9Omaatla Kebatho
- 11Tumisang Orebonye
- 14Godiraone Modingwane
- 16Keagile Kgosipula
- 17T. Kgamanyane
- 18Lebogang Ditsele
- 19Chicco Molefe
- 20Tebogo Kopelang
- 21Thabo Maponda
- 24Losika Ratshukudu
- 25Monty Enosa
- 26Shanganani Nganda
DR Congo Substitutes
- 2Aaron Wan-Bissaka
- 3Steve Kapuadi
- 4Axel Tuanzebe
- 5Dylan Batubinsika
- 8Samuel Moutoussamy
- 9Samuel Essende
- 10Theo Bongonda
- 14Noah Sadiki
- 16Timothy Fayulu
- 17Cedric Bakambu
- 20Brian Cipenga
- 21Matthieu Epolo
- 23Simon Banza
- 25Edo Kayembe
- 27M. Balikwisha
Previous Botswana Lineups
Previous DR Congo Lineups
Botswana Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Morena Ramoreboli
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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