Check out our preview for Senegal vs DR Congo, including predicted lineups, the latest odds, and a 14/1 betting tip.
Senegal vs DR Congo
Senegal vs DR Congo Form and Head to Head Record
Senegal enter this match on the back of a dominant 3-0 victory over Botswana in their last match. The Lions of Teranga have been in impressive form recently, demonstrated by the fact that they have been victorious in their last 6 matches, scoring at least 2 goals in 5 of them.
DR Congo also secured a win in their last game, edging out Benin 1-0. Les Léopards are building steadily on their fourth-place finish at the previous AFCON and appear increasingly comfortable managing tight games.
The most recent encounter between these two nations saw Senegal emerge victorious with a 3-2 scoreline in a World Cup Qualification match played in September 2025.
Senegal have largely dominated the head-to-head record, winning 5 of the last 6 meetings between the teams, with one match ending in a draw. Senegal have also scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against DR Congo in all competitions.
Senegal vs DR Congo Predicted Lineups
Senegal (4-2-3-1): Édouard Mendy; Ismail Jakobs, Moussa Niakhaté, Kalidou Koulibaly, Krépin Diatta; Idrissa Gueye, Pape Gueye; Sadio Mané, Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaila Sarr; Nicolas Jackson.
DR Congo (4-3-3): Lionel Mpasi; Arthur Masuaku, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka; Noah Sadiki, Samuel Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe; Nathanaël Mbuku, Cédric Bakambu, Théo Bongonda.
Who is betting favourite in Senegal vs DR Congo?
Senegal are the 8/11 favourites to get the win on Saturday. The draw is available to back at 5/2, whilst DR Congo are 6/1 underdogs for the win.
| Senegal vs DR Congo Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal Win | 8/11 | Virgin Bet |
| Draw | 5/2 | Betfred |
| DR Congo Win | 6/1 | bet365 |
Odds last updated at 09:50, Saturday 27th December.
Senegal vs DR Congo Betting Tip
Our Bet Builder Tip for Senegal vs DR Congo is:
Arthur Masuaku - To Be Shown a Card: Congolese left-back Arthur Masauku will be up against a combination of Ismaela Sarr and Illiman Ndiaye in this match-up, both prone to drawing fouls from their opponents. Masuaku could be booked here for a totting up of small fouls or a professional foul on one of these players giving us multiple avenues for this leg to land.
Nicolas Jackson - 1+ Shot on Target: Former Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has scored 8 goals in his last 5 starts for Senegal, including in the previous H2H against DR Congo. He opened his AFCON campaign with a brace and five shots on target, and we are backing him to get at least one on target in this match up.
Both Teams to Score - Yes: This head-to-head match up has produced 11 goals in their past three meetings, and with plenty of attacking talent on both sides, we are backing both sides to get on the scoreboard in this one.
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