Colombia vs DR Congo Prediction & Betting Tips

Colombia vs DR Congo Match Preview

Colombia and DR Congo meet in Guadalajara with both teams still firmly in the race for qualification from Group K. Colombia made a strong start to their World Cup campaign by defeating Uzbekistan 3-1, while DR Congo earned a valuable 1-1 draw against Portugal in one of the biggest surprises of the opening round.

The result leaves Colombia in a promising position ahead of a fixture that could prove decisive in the battle for a knockout-stage place. Portugal’s draw in the opening round has also opened the door for Colombia to potentially take control of the group, adding extra significance to this second-round encounter.

Colombia Carry Momentum After Impressive Opening Victory

Colombia continued their strong recent form with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their World Cup opener. Nestor Lorenzo’s side once again demonstrated the attacking quality that has made them one of the most dangerous teams in South America, extending a run that also includes victories over Jordan 2-0 and Costa Rica 3-1.

A notable trend has been Colombia’s ability to start matches strongly. They have scored the opening goal in each of their last three games and consistently forced opponents onto the back foot early. Luis Diaz remains the standout attacking threat, while the experience of James Rodriguez continues to provide creativity and control in advanced areas.

Defensively, there are still areas for improvement. Colombia have conceded in four of their last five matches, including the opener against Uzbekistan. However, their attacking output has regularly compensated for those defensive lapses and should again make them difficult to contain.

DR Congo Showing They Can Compete With Group Favourites

DR Congo produced one of the most encouraging performances of the opening round by holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw. Sebastien Desabre’s side recovered from conceding inside the opening five minutes and showed resilience throughout the contest against one of the tournament favourites.

That display reinforced the attacking threat within the squad. Yoane Wissa, Cedric Bakambu and the supporting cast consistently found ways to trouble Portugal’s defence, and DR Congo have now scored in three of their last four matches. Their ability to remain dangerous in transition makes them a difficult opponent even when facing teams expected to dominate possession.

Recent results have been mixed, with a 2-1 defeat to Chile and a 0-0 draw against Denmark preceding the tournament, but the performance against Portugal suggested this team is capable of competing at a higher level than many expected. Confidence should be significantly stronger after taking a point from the group favourites.

Colombia vs DR Congo Prediction

The best bet for this match points towards Colombia to score first at 3.50 odds. Colombia have opened the scoring in each of their last three matches and have consistently started games on the front foot. DR Congo, meanwhile, have conceded the first goal in two of their last three outings, including their World Cup opener against Portugal where they fell behind inside the opening five minutes. With top spot in Group K suddenly within reach after Portugal’s draw, Colombia have every reason to begin aggressively.

Both teams to score at 2.50 odds also looks like a strong option. DR Congo showed against Portugal that they possess enough attacking quality to trouble elite opposition, while Colombia have conceded goals in four of their last five matches. The South Americans are likely to create opportunities of their own, but their recent defensive record suggests DR Congo should also have chances to get on the scoresheet.

Our correct score prediction is Colombia 2-1 at 10.00 odds. Colombia arrive with greater momentum and a stronger recent record, but DR Congo have already demonstrated they are capable of competing with the leading teams in the group. The attacking strengths on both sides point towards goals, although Colombia’s superior quality in the final third should be enough to edge a closely contested encounter.

Peter Green- June 18, 2026

Colombia vs DR Congo Betting Tips

Team To Score First- Colombia

OK

3.50 Odds

Both teams to score

OK

2.50 Odds

Correct score: Colombia 2-1

OK

10.00 Odds