On November 19, 2023,16:00 UTC, Sudan takes on DR Congo at the Martyrs of February Stadium. In this FIFA World Cup Qualification CAF Group B showdown, 4th-ranked Sudan, coming off a 1-1 draw with Togo, faces table-toppers DR Congo, who secured a 2-0 win against Mauritania.
Sudan vs DR Congo
Date: 19/11/2023
Time: 16:00 UTC
Venue: Martyrs of February Stadium
DR Congo’s last seven games and Sudan’s four of the last six have seen under 2.5 goals. With both teams showcasing defensive solidity, our prediction leans towards under 2,5 match goals.
Prediction #1: Under 2,5 match goals
Considering the contrasting form and attacking strength, our prediction leans towards DR Congo securing a victory in this encounter against Sudan.
Prediction #2: DR Congo to win
Sudan enters the match following a 1-1 draw against Togo, with Mohamed Eisa’s penalty putting them ahead before Kevin Denkey leveled the score just before halftime. A concerning stat for Sudan is their struggle, having lost three of their last four games.
In contrast, DR Congo approaches the fixture on a positive note, having secured a convincing 2-0 victory against Mauritania. Yoane Wissa and Theo Bongonda goals highlighted DR Congo’s good form. Remarkably, DR Congo is unbeaten in their last three games, with two draws and one win. The last encounter between these two sides in the Africa Cup of Nations saw DR Congo emerge victorious with a 2-0 win in September.
Sudan: Monged El-Neel, Al Borai Gamal, Mohamed Erneq, Mohamed Al Rashed, Mazin Albahli, Sharaf Shiboub, Al Gozoli Nooh, Saif Terry, Mohamed Eisa, Yasin Hamed, Abobaker Eisa
DR Congo: Lionel M’Pasi, Gedeon Kalulu, Chancel Mbemba, Henoc Baka, Kayembe Ditu, Charles Pickel, Samuel Moutoussamy, Yoane Wissa, Gael Kakuna, Meschack Elia, Cedric Bakambu