Uzbekistan vs Congo DR Tips, Odds & Prediction for World Cup 2026

* Odds from Betway, accurate at the time of writing.

Uzbekistan take on Congo DR at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, kicking off at 01:30 CAT on the last Group K matchday. Uzbekistan sit at the bottom of the group after losing twice and have little to play for, while Congo DR must win to keep their hopes of going through as one of the top third-placed sides alive. You can find all our World Cup betting tips in our dedicated section.

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan have found the jump in level hard at their first World Cup, losing to Colombia and then suffering a heavy defeat to Portugal. Abbosbek Fayzullaev is their best player and got their only goal of the tournament. Eldor Shomurodov leads the attack but has had little supply. With qualification out of reach, I think Uzbekistan will play without pressure, although their weak defending is still a worry.

Expected Lineup: Yusupov; Khusanov, Abdullaev, Alijonov, Saidov; Shukurov, Khamrobekov; Fayzullaev, Urunov, Nasrullayev; Shomurodov.

Congo DR

Congo DR have held their own, drawing with Portugal and running Colombia close before losing by one goal. Goalkeeper Mpasi has been in brilliant form, and Yoane Wissa and Cedric Bakambu supply the attacking threat. Theo Bongonda is injured, which hurts their width. Aware that only a win keeps them in it, I think a disciplined Congo DR will go after the goals they need.

Expected Lineup: Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Kapaudi, Masuaku; Mukai, Moutoussamy, Kayembe; Bakambu, Wissa.

Congo DR have more to play for and the sturdier defence, while Uzbekistan have had trouble keeping the ball out of their net. I see a composed Congo DR display and a low scoring win, not a goal fest. My forecast: Uzbekistan 0 Congo DR 1.

BTTS: No (1.90)

My pick is BTTS: No. Uzbekistan have scored only one goal at the tournament and come up against a Congo DR team built on a solid defence and an in-form goalkeeper. With Congo DR likely to run the game, I think they will keep a clean sheet, and 1.90 is a decent price.