DR Congo vs Benin Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Dec 2025

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: DR Congo vs Benin

DR Congo take on Benin in this Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter at Al Barid, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Tuesday 23 December.

We will go for Benin +0.75 on the Asian Handicap at a price of -100. We will divide our stake equally between +0.5 and +1.0 with some confidence that we can see a win or draw against DR Congo.

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DR Congo beat Nigeria on penalties (1-1 AET) in their last game. This was a World Cup qualifying victory at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

Benin suffered a defeat in their previous match, losing 4–0 away to Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw DR Congo claim a 2-0 World Cup Qualification home win over Benin.

Africa Cup of Nations		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Benin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Congo	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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DR Congo vs Benin Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our DR Congo vs Benin betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

Benin should be highly competitive in this Africa Cup of Nations match. On this basis, we’ll take them at -100 on the Asian Handicap +0.75 feeling optimistic that the Cheetahs will land a payout.

The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant Africa Cup of Nations stats to get the full picture.

Key DR Congo vs Benin stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Benin in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Benin in 14 of their last 20 games.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 50% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

DR Congo 1 - 1 Benin

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +510 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Simon Banza Over 0.5 Shots On Target -159

Simon Banza (DR Congo) can be wagered at -159 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Simon Banza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+175

First

+400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-109

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Theo Bongonda to Score +185

Theo Bongonda (DR Congo) has registered two goals in his past four matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +185 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Theo Bongonda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+430

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

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DR Congo vs Benin 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.

Congo are the -167 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 63% chance of winning this Africa Cup of Nations encounter according to the latest betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +525 about Benin.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back DR Congo at +118, go for Benin at +510 or take the draw at +116.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -167.

It’s fantastic to find hundreds of markets on offer for Africa Cup of Nations games. You simply need to visit the best sports betting sites and select from the various football options that are presented.

Full-Time Result

1

-167

X

+265

2

+525

Half-Time Result

1

+118

X

+116

2

+510

Double Chance

1X

-909

12

-370

X2

+125

Draw No Bet

1

-556

2

+310

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-130

2 Hcp +0.75

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+123

No

-167

Favourite Cédric Bakambu is priced at +400 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +175.

Cédric Bakambu (Congo)

First

+175

Anytime

+400

Simon Banza (Congo)

First

+175

Anytime

+400

Theo Bongonda (Congo)

First

+190

Anytime

+430

Fiston Mayele (Congo)

First

+190

Anytime

+440

Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Samuel Essende (Congo)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Meschack Elia (Congo)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Congo)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Brian Cipenga (Congo)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Steve Mounié (Benin)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Edo Kayembe (Congo)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Aiyegun Tosin (Benin)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Jodel Dossou (Benin)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Olatoundji Tessilimi (Benin)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Junior Olaïtan Ishola (Benin)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Romaric Amoussou (Benin)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Razack Rachidou (Benin)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Muhamed Tijani (Benin)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Charles Pickel (Congo)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Rocky Bushiri (Congo)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Simon Banza (Congo)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-109

Theo Bongonda (Congo)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

Fiston Mayele (Congo)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-119

Cédric Bakambu (Congo)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-133

Steve Mounié (Benin)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-139

Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-189

Samuel Essende (Congo)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Aiyegun Tosin (Benin)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-192

Meschack Elia (Congo)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-217

Jodel Dossou (Benin)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-227

Brian Cipenga (Congo)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Congo)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-244

Junior Olaïtan Ishola (Benin)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-250

Olatoundji Tessilimi (Benin)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Romaric Amoussou (Benin)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-313

Razack Rachidou (Benin)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-333

Edo Kayembe (Congo)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-370

Muhamed Tijani (Benin)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

DR Congo Stats

Benin Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

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DR Congo vs Benin Lineups & Team News

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