England vs DR Congo Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Round of 32 Odds - July 1st
England and DR Congo prepare to square off in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, with the Three Lions looking to assert their heavyweight status. Let's take a look at this England vs. DR Congo prediction and best bet for Wednesday, July 1st in Atlanta.
OC Staff - July 1, 2026, 9:25 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadEngland vs DR Congo Prediction: Can England Avoid Upset Against Feisty Congo Side in Round of 32 on Wednesday Afternoon?
England and DR Congo prepare to square off in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, with the Three Lions looking to assert their heavyweight status and the Leopards aiming to build on their hard-fought progression as one of the best third-placed teams. The high-stakes encounter is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1st at 12 PM ET, with a place in the quarter-finals against either Mexico or Ecuador on the line.
England vs DR Congo Recent Results
The hosts enter the clash following a hard-earned 2-0 victory over Panama, a match where a patient second-half display ultimately paid dividends. That result extended a solid run of form for the Three Lions, who have recorded three wins, one draw, and one defeat in their last five matches, keeping clean sheets in four of those games. DR Congo, on the other hand, secured their spot in the next round with a convincing 3-1 win against Uzbekistan. The visitors have endured a mixed run of results leading up to this, including a narrow 1-0 loss to Colombia and a respectable 1-1 draw with Portugal, proving they can frustrate world-class opposition.
England vs DR Congo Head to Head
There is no recent head-to-head history between England and DR Congo in competitive tournaments. This lack of prior meetings adds an element of intrigue to the tie, forcing both sides to rely heavily on tactical adaptability rather than past experiences.
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England vs. DR Congo Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, FOX One
England vs. DR Congo Betting Trends
Here are the latest betting trends for this England vs. DR Congo match, as you try to find your favorite betting angle for the game. Powered by Oddschecker+ Trends Tool to bring you the best AI advantage for the World Cup.
England vs DR Congo Probable Lineups
England (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Guéhi, O'Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Saka, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane
DR Congo (3-5-2): Mpasi; Tuanzebe, Mbemba, Kapuadi; Wan-Bissaka, Sadiki, Mukau, Moutoussamy, Masuaku; Wissa, Bakambu
The tactical battle will likely see England's double pivot of Rice and Anderson looking to dominate the tempo, while DR Congo’s wing-backs, Wan-Bissaka and Masuaku, will be tasked with neutralizing the threat of Saka and Rashford on the flanks.
England vs DR Congo Team News
England have some defensive concerns to address ahead of Wednesday's clash. Jarell Quansah is considered a doubt after picking up a knock against Panama, while Reece James is highly likely to miss out after suffering a hamstring injury earlier in the tournament. Conversely, DR Congo enter the match with no reported injury concerns, giving them a fully fit squad to select from.
England vs DR Congo Match Facts
Prediction: England 2-0 DR Congo
England’s superior quality is expected to shine through against a resilient but limited opponent. Statistically, the Three Lions dominate the ball, averaging 64.46% possession and an outstanding 89.61% pass accuracy, compared to DR Congo’s 29.9% possession and 76.82% pass accuracy. Furthermore, England’s attacking threat is far more potent, averaging 20.5 shots per game while the visitors manage just 7.5. Combined with England's aerial dominance (15 duels won per game to DR Congo’s 8.5), the hosts should control the rhythm and secure a comfortable 2-0 victory.
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Given DR Congo's low possession figures and struggles to generate shots, they will likely find it difficult to breach England's disciplined backline. With the hosts keeping clean sheets in four of their last five matches, backing England to win without conceding offers strong statistical appeal.
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