England vs DR Congo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Jul 2026
England vs DR Congo Predictions
If you share our opinion that there won’t be too many goals between England and DR Congo, 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 got the win in their last game. A 2-0 World Cup triumph occurred at New York/New Jersey Stadium when meeting Panama. Thomas Tuchel's team recorded six shots on target and boasted 68% possession, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scoring one goal each.
DR Congo secured a 3-1 World Cup win over Uzbekistan at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in their previous game. The Leopards enjoyed 58% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Yoane Wissa was on the scoresheet twice and Fiston Mayele also found the net.
| 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.
Main Match Prediction
The best plan of attack could be backing Under 2.5 Goals for this World Cup encounter. We can land odds of -112 when it comes to this wager and that looks to be a very fair price.
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.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
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 +410. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Anthony Gordon (England) has totalled one or more shots on goal in four straight matches. We think this could be a decisive stat and we’ll bet on him to cover the Shots on Target line which is on offer at odds of -147.
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
We’ve loaded up a same-game multi with the picks of Under 2.5, England with the -1.5 Asian Handicap as well as Anthony Gordon (England) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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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 79% prospect of triumphing which results in the fact that they’re strong -385 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 -123 and that means you need them to beat DR Congo by two or more goals.
Over and Under 2.5 Goals backers are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -233 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 +225 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of -135 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
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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.
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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