England vs DR Congo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Jul 2026
England vs DR Congo Predictions
Sportsgambler are in great form, with all seven of our main match predictions in the knockout stages landing so far. We’ll be hoping that trend continues when England clash with DR Congo.
If you share our opinion that there won’t be too many goals, you can secure a price of -112 for Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We expect this bet to land.
Read our complete England vs DR Congo betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
England vs DR Congo Preview
England face DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), with kick-off set for 12:00 on Wednesday 1 July.
Atlanta Stadium is a climate-controlled indoor venue. While cloudy skies and temperatures of around 32°C (90°F) are expected outdoors, the temperature inside the stadium will be maintained at a comfortable 22°C (72°F).
England won Group L on seven points with a 6-2 goal difference, finishing one point ahead of Croatia. They opened with a 4-2 win against Croatia before playing out a 0-0 draw against Ghana.
Thomas Tuchel’s team then beat Panama 2-0 at New York/New Jersey Stadium in their final group game. England had 68% possession and registered six shots on target, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scoring one goal each.
DR Congo finished third in Group K on four points, three points behind Colombia and one behind Portugal. The Leopards ended the group stage with a 4-3 goal difference, having started the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Portugal before suffering a 1-0 defeat to Colombia.
DR Congo secured a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium in their final group game. They had 58% possession and managed four shots on target, with Yoane Wissa scoring twice and Fiston Mayele also finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
This will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  DR Congo |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 1 |  England |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6:2 | 7 |
England have 9 wins and 1 draw, averaging 2.6 goals from 7.6 shots on goal and 19.3 attempts. The Three Lions have averaged 68.6% possession, 657.9 passes and 8.0 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.2 goals from 1.5 shots on goal, 5.6 attempts and 2.3 corners.
Harry Kane is the top scorer with 10 goals, Eberechi Eze has 3, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford on 2. Declan Rice has the most assists with 4, while goalkeepers Jordan Pickford and Dean Henderson have recorded 9 clean sheets between them.
DR Congo have won 1, lost 1 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.3 goals from 2.3 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Sebastien Desabre's side have averaged 39.7% possession, 318.0 passes, 3.3 corners taken and 4.7 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.
Yoane Wissa has scored 3 goals, while Fiston Mayele has 1. Meschack Elia and Arthur Masuaku are the top assist makers, managing 1 in the last 3 games.
Confirmed Lineups
England confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford (GK), Djed Spence, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane.
DR Congo confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Lionel Mpasi-Nzau (GK), Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Ngal Ayel Mukau, Samuel Moutoussamy, Noah Sadiki, Nathanael Mbuku, Yoane Wissa, Brian Cipenga.
Main Match Prediction
England made a strong start to the tournament against an ageing Croatia side, but after that we saw familiar issues, with the Three Lions struggling to break down quality opposition. The xG data, recent statistics and the importance of this fixture all point towards a low-scoring contest, with seven of England's last nine matches producing Under 2.5 Goals.
DR Congo have also been involved in plenty of low-scoring games, with 13 of their last 16 matches finishing Under 2.5 Goals. Their game plan is likely to focus on frustrating England and limiting space, making the Under an appealing option at -112. The case is strengthened further by the fact that four of the teams' six World Cup matches so far have produced Under 2.5 Goals.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (competitive matches):
The latest World Cup team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.
The best betting sites make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
In the quest to secure bigger odds, then a particular route could be selecting Under 2.5 Goals in a Total Goals & Both Teams to Score wager. A bigger potential return can be landed by including BTTS No.
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Correct Score Prediction
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DR Congo
A 2-0 win in favor of England can be backed at odds of +380. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Jude Bellingham (England) can be wagered to record a minimum of one shot on goal at -182. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.
Harry Kane (England) has scored in five of his past eight matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of -135 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Bet Builder Tips
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England 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.
The Full-Time Result odds suggest that England have a 78% prospect of triumphing which results in the fact that the Three Lions are strong -345 favourites to win this World Cup encounter. DR Congo are the +1300 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
The Asian Handicap can be a good value alternative to Full-Time Result betting. England -1.5 are available to back at -112 and that means you need them to beat DR Congo by two or more goals.
The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -270 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.
If you head to the top football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to World Cup games. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.
Harry Kane is priced at +210 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of -139 to find the net anytime.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
England 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
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 0.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 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 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 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 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded and 2.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded and 2.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.71 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 7 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 5 away matches
- An average of 7.71 corners awarded in the last 7 matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 5 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 4 of the last 7 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 3 of the last 5 away matches
- An average of 68.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 67.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
England vs DR Congo Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for England vs DR Congo before making your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the World Cup together with updated injury news.
England Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
DR Congo Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
England Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
DR Congo Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
England Substitutes
- 5John Stones
- 7Bukayo Saka
- 12Trevoh Chalobah
- 13Dean Henderson
- 14Jordan Henderson
- 15Daniel Burn
- 16Kobbie Mainoo
- 17Morgan Rogers
- 18Anthony Gordon
- 19Ollie Watkins
- 21Eberechi Eze
- 22Ivan Toney
- 23James Trafford
- 24Reece James
- 26Jarell Quansah
DR Congo Substitutes
- 3Steve Kapuadi
- 5Dylan Batubinsika
- 10Theo Bongonda
- 11Gael Kakuta
- 12Joris Kayembe Ditu
- 13Meschack Elia
- 15Aaron Tshibola
- 16Timothy Fayulu
- 17Cedric Bakambu
- 18Charles Pickel
- 19Fiston Mayele
- 21Matthieu Epolo
- 23Simon Banza
- 24Gedeon Kalulu
- 25Edo Kayembe
Previous England Lineups
Previous DR Congo Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
England Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Thomas Tuchel
DR Congo Player Stats & Squad
World Cup Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia and H. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Curacao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:9 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:5 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:1 | 5 |
| 3 | DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:4 | 0 |
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