World Cup 2026: Congo DR vs Colombia Tips, Odds & Prediction

* Odds supplied by Betway and accurate when this was published.

Colombia are up against Congo DR at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara on Wednesday, with the game starting at 04:00 CAT. The Leopards come in buoyed by a famous 1-1 draw with Portugal that gave them a first ever point at a World Cup, while Colombia lead Group K after a sharp 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan and can now practically book their place in the Round of 32. Visit our dedicated section for all our World Cup betting tips.

Congo DR

I think Congo DR will line up just as they did against Portugal, staying tight in a 4-3-3 and relying on Yoane Wissa to hurt Colombia on the break after his headed equaliser in Houston. Sebastien Desabre has a spine of real Premier League standard to call on, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Noah Sadiki and Wissa all played in England's top division last season, with captain Chancel Mbemba organising the defence. My worry is in attack, where a lack of options out wide could hurt them against a team that had most of the ball in its first game. A draw would keep their hopes of the last 16 firmly alive, so I expect a careful, low risk game plan instead of an open contest.

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

Colombia

Colombia looked superb against Uzbekistan, and Nestor Lorenzo has a fully fit group and can keep the same team, with Luis Diaz on the scoresheet in that first game and skipper James Rodriguez running the show. As I see it, Colombia will again hog possession and try to get Diaz attacking the Congolese right flank. Daniel Munoz and the overlapping full backs supply the width, and Jhon Arias and Rodriguez have the craft to unpick a low block. Victory would leave them on the verge of the knockouts with a match to spare, so I expect a calm, measured display.

Probable Lineup: Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Lerma, Rios; Arias, Rodriguez, Diaz; Suarez.

I see Colombia taking charge from the start and eventually breaking through a Congo DR team whose main focus will be keeping its shape after the Portugal result. With the Leopards set to sit deep, I doubt they will create enough to get on the scoresheet, while Colombia have the quality in Diaz and Rodriguez to find a gap sooner or later. My forecast: Congo DR 0 Colombia 2.

Under 2.5 Goals (1.68)

I like Under 2.5 Goals at 1.68. Congo DR let in only one against Portugal and will look to frustrate, so I expect a slow and tightly controlled match in which Colombia win without running riot. A Colombia win by 1-0 or 2-0, right in line with my forecast, would see this bet come in.