Nigeria vs DR Congo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Nov 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Nigeria vs DR Congo

Nigeria square off against DR Congo, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Sunday 16 November.

DR Congo +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Nigeria the aim at betting odds of -111.

Nigeria won their last game 4-1 in extra-time (1-1 after 90 mins). This was a World Cup qualifying home triumph against Gabon.

DR Congo triumphed in their previous game. This was a 1-0 World Cup qualifying road win against Cameroon.

Africa World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	DR Congo	10	7	1	2	15	6	9	15:6	22
2	Nigeria	10	4	5	1	15	8	7	15:8	17

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Confirmed Lineups

Nigeria confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Stanley Nwabili (GK), Benjamin Fredrick, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman.

DR Congo confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Lionel Mpasi-Nzau (GK), Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Noah Sadiki, Ngal Ayel Mukau, Meschack Elia, Cedric Bakambu, Nathanael Mbuku.

Nigeria vs DR Congo Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Nigeria vs DR Congo with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

When DR Congo kick off this World Cup qualifying match, we will wager them at -111 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest World Cup qualifying stats when making our football predictions.

Key Nigeria vs DR Congo stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by DR Congo in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by DR Congo in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by DR Congo in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nigeria in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nigeria in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 52.6% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

DR Congo Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -111 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Nigeria 1 - 2 DR Congo

DR Congo are available at +800 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Theo Bongonda to Score +250

Theo Bongonda (DR Congo) has managed two goals in his past four matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +250.

Latest Theo Bongonda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+480

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Nigeria 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 bookies have Nigeria at +112 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 47% likely to win this World Cup qualifying encounter according to the latest betting odds. The market suggests that DR Congo are least likely to win at +260.

Nigeria and DR Congo can be backed at -208 and +143 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -152 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.

The top football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest World Cup qualifying matches. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Full-Time Result

1

+112

X

+195

2

+260

Half-Time Result

1

+188

X

-105

2

+320

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-303

X2

-164

Draw No Bet

1

-208

2

+143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-128

2 Hcp +0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-217

Over 2.5

+150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+107

No

-152

Those interested in favourite Victor Osimhen to find the net first are able to get +250. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +118.

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

First

+118

Anytime

+250

Cédric Bakambu (DR Congo)

First

+235

Anytime

+480

Theo Bongonda (DR Congo)

First

+250

Anytime

+480

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

First

+250

Anytime

+500

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

First

+250

Anytime

+500

Tolu Arokodare (Nigeria)

First

+250

Anytime

+500

Fiston Mayele (DR Congo)

First

+295

Anytime

+575

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

Nathanaël Mbuku (DR Congo)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Samuel Essende (DR Congo)

First

+420

Anytime

+800

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

First

+450

Anytime

+850

Brian Cipenga (DR Congo)

First

+500

Anytime

+900

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

First

+500

Anytime

+950

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Edo Kayembe (DR Congo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Samuel Moutoussamy (DR Congo)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Charles Pickel (DR Congo)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Nigeria Stats

DR Congo Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 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 1.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 away matches

Nigeria vs DR Congo Lineups & Team News

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