Senegal vs DR Congo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Dec 2025
Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Senegal vs DR Congo
Senegal take on DR Congo in this Africa Cup of Nations Group D encounter at Stade Ibn-Batouta, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 27 December.
We’ll take Senegal at attractive betting odds of -137 considering that the Lions of Teranga could be dominant against DR Congo. The Full-Time Result market provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.
Senegal opened the tournament with a commanding 3–0 victory over Botswana at Stade Ibn-Batouta. Pape Thiaw's team had seventeen shots on target and boasted 68% possession, while Nicolas Jackson registered two goals and Cherif Ndiaye scored one.
DR Congo won their opening game, securing a 1–0 victory over Benin at Al Barid. The Leopards recorded just 39% possession and had three shots on goal, with Theo Bongonda finding the net in the 16th minute.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Senegal had the upper hand in the last encounter between these teams, recording a 3-2 Africa World Cup Qualification away victory against DR Congo.
| Africa Cup of Nations | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Senegal |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 |  DR Congo |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5:1 | 7 |
Confirmed Lineups
Senegal confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Edouard Mendy (GK), Krepin Diatta, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, Ismail Jakobs, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye, Ismaila Sarr, Iliman Ndiaye, Sadio Mane, Nicolas Jackson.
DR Congo confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Lionel Mpasi-Nzau (GK), Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Theo Bongonda, Ngal Ayel Mukau, Noah Sadiki, Meschack Elia, Cedric Bakambu.
Senegal vs DR Congo Prediction & Betting Tips
Get ahead of the game with our Senegal vs DR Congo betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.
Match Prediction
We really like Senegal at odds of -137 to win this Africa Cup of Nations game, with this bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.
The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Africa Cup of Nations form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.
Key Senegal vs DR Congo stats:
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 57.8% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
If you want to wager Senegal to win at bigger odds, why not consider a bet on the Double Result? You simply need them to be leading at half-time and full-time.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
DR Congo
One bet that has caught our eye is the Lions of Teranga to claim a 2-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +480 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Habib Diallo (Senegal) can be backed to register a minimum of one shot on goal at -154. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.
Nicolas Jackson (Senegal) has netted four goals in his past five games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +170 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi selections include Senegal to triumph, two or less goals together with Habib Diallo (Senegal) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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Senegal 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 latest Senegal odds are -149 which leads to them being favourites in this Africa Cup of Nations clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that the Lions of Teranga have a 60% prospect of securing a victory. DR Congo are regarded as the least likely winner at +525.
If Senegal at -0.75 beat DR Congo by one goal, then you get a win with half your stake and the other half refunded. A victory by 2+ goals means a full payout at Asian Handicap odds of -116.
For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at -159.
The best football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest Africa Cup of Nations games. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.
Nicolas Jackson is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +320. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +135.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Senegal Stats
DR Congo Stats
- 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 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
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 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
Senegal vs DR Congo Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Senegal vs DR Congo, check the team news first. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Africa Cup of Nations, along with current injury news.
Senegal Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
DR Congo Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Senegal Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
DR Congo Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Senegal Substitutes
- 1Yehvann Diouf
- 2Mamadou Sarr
- 4Abdoulaye Seck
- 6Pathe Ciss
- 7Habib Diarra
- 8Lamine Camara
- 9Boulaye Dia
- 12Cherif Ndiaye
- 17Pape Sarr
- 20H. Mouhamadou Diallo
- 21Cheikh Sabaly
- 23Mory Diaw
- 24Antoine Mendy
- 25Malick Diouf
- 27Ibrahim Mbaye
DR Congo Substitutes
- 3Steve Kapuadi
- 5Dylan Batubinsika
- 7Nathanael Mbuku
- 9Samuel Essende
- 11Gael Kakuta
- 12Joris Kayembe Ditu
- 15Rocky Bushiri
- 16Timothy Fayulu
- 18Charles Pickel
- 19Fiston Mayele
- 20Brian Cipenga
- 21Matthieu Epolo
- 24Gedeon Kalulu
- 25Edo Kayembe
- 27M. Balikwisha
Previous Senegal Lineups
Previous DR Congo Lineups
Senegal Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pape Thiaw
DR Congo Player Stats & Squad
Africa Cup of Nations Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:2 | 2 |
| 4 | Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:4 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 3 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:7 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:7 | 0 |
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