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 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.

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Botswana lost in their last game. Benin won 1-0 at Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium in the Africa Cup of Nations. The Zebras enjoyed 48% possession and had one shot on target.

DR Congo drew 1-1 in their previous game, playing Senegal at Stade Ibn-Batouta in the Africa Cup of Nations. 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	Congo	2	1	1	0	2	1	1	2:1	4
4	Botswana	2	0	0	2	0	4	-4	0:4	0

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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:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Botswana games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Botswana games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 DR Congo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 DR Congo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 DR Congo games.

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.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Botswana 0 - 2 DR Congo

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing DR Congo to win 2-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +390 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Theo Bongonda to Score +135

Theo Bongonda (DR Congo) has managed three goals in his past six matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +135.

Latest Theo Bongonda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+135

First

+370

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Botswana vs DR Congo Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a proposed 79% probability of securing a victory, the bookmakers are taking few risks with their -385 odds about 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 +1150 for Botswana.

DR Congo are available at -123 on the Asian Handicap if you think they’re going to overcome a -1.5 deficit. This means that the bet will end up paying out if they beat Botswana by at least two goals.

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 -200.

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.

Full-Time Result

1

+1150

X

+430

2

-385

Half-Time Result

1

+800

X

+163

2

-147

Double Chance

1X

+260

12

-667

X2

-3333

Draw No Bet

1

+650

2

-2000

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.5

-105

2 Hcp -1.5

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-108

Over 2.5

-122

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+143

No

-200

There is +120 available that Cédric Bakambu finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +340.

Cédric Bakambu (Congo)

First

+120

Anytime

+340

Theo Bongonda (Congo)

First

+135

Anytime

+370

Simon Banza (Congo)

First

+140

Anytime

+370

Fiston Mayele (Congo)

First

+155

Anytime

+400

Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Samuel Essende (Congo)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Meschack Elia (Congo)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Brian Cipenga (Congo)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Congo)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Edo Kayembe (Congo)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Omaatla Kebatho (Botswana)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Segolame Boy (Botswana)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Thabo Maponda (Botswana)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Charles Pickel (Congo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Tumisang Orebonye (Botswana)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Noah Sadiki (Congo)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Kabelo Seakanyeng (Botswana)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Thabang Sesinyi (Botswana)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Gilbert Baruti (Botswana)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Dylan Batubinsika (Congo)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Steve Kapuadi (Congo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Rocky Bushiri (Congo)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Joris Kayembe (Congo)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Arthur Masuaku (Congo)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Botswana Stats

DR Congo Stats

Full-Time Result

• 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

Full-Time Result

• 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

Goals

• 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

Goals

• 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

Corners

• 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

Corners

• 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

Possession

• 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

Possession

• An average of 37.50% possession in the last 2 matches
• An average of 0% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 2 matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches

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Botswana vs DR Congo Lineups & Team News

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