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Colombia1Congo DR0

HT 0–0Wed 24 Jun 2026, 02:00 Predictions graded

Predictions4–833%

Edges3–350%

PossPossession 64%–36%ShotsShots 20–8On targetOn target 9–1CornersCorners 5–4

Quick Take

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World Cup match context

Context last updated 19 Jun 2026, 07:27 · Europe/Bucharest

Colombia should win but face a resilient DR Congo side that has never trailed at halftime in 15 matches and scored against Portugal.

The best value lies in Colombia Over 1.5 team goals, Both Teams to Score Yes, and Over 3.5 cards, while the straight Colombia win and halftime/fulltime markets are overpriced.

Context

DR Congo won 1-0 after extra time against Jamaica at Estadio Akron on March 31, 2026.
- The match is at the same stadium, which is rare for a neutral World Cup venue.
- Venue familiarity can help with comfort and tactical execution.
Lorenzo stated Colombia felt the emotional burden of being opening-match favorites.
- He noted they needed fresh legs in the second half against Uzbekistan.
- The match is only five days after the opener, limiting recovery time.
DR Congo have -1 fair-play points vs Portugal's -3 after the first matches.
- Third-place ranking across groups also uses fair play before FIFA ranking.
- Portugal vs Uzbekistan kicks off at 12:00 p.m. local, while this match is at 8:00 p.m.
Lorenzo said DR Congo play through transitions and quick attacks.
- He noted Colombia's strategy may need to change for this match.
- DR Congo's draw against Portugal showed their effectiveness in this style.

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Result2 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Colombia's superior form and attacking output give them an edge, but Congo DR's organized defense and motivation from their Portugal draw keep confidence at MEDIUM.
- Colombia won 8 of last 15 matches, including a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in World Cup opener.
- Congo DR drew 1-1 with Portugal but lost 2 of last 5 friendlies, showing inconsistency.
- Colombia averages 2.1 goals scored vs Congo DR's 1.5 over last 15 matches.
- Colombia's possession average is 57.7% vs Congo DR's 42.8%, indicating control.
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonColombiaEstimated chance55%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Colombia's low loss rate and Congo DR's difficulty beating top-50 teams make a Colombia win or draw highly probable, supported by Colombia's consistent scoring.
- Colombia lost only 3 of last 15 matches, with 8 wins and 4 draws.
- Congo DR lost only 3 of last 15, but 2 of those were against stronger sides (Chile, Morocco).
- Colombia's home/neutral form shows 5 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in last 8 non-away matches.
- Congo DR's away/neutral form includes a draw vs Portugal and a win vs Botswana.
BetBugs · Double ChancewonColombia or DrawEstimated chance80%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Congo DR's strong first-half resilience (never trailing at halftime in last 15) makes a Colombia halftime lead uncertain, despite Colombia's overall edge.
- Colombia led at halftime in 8 of last 15 matches; Congo DR trailed at halftime in 0 of last 15.
- Colombia's first-half goal difference is +0.3 per match; Congo DR's is +0.7.
- Congo DR drew at halftime in 7 of last 15, including vs Portugal.
- Colombia's first-half results: 8 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostColombiaEstimated chance40%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Colombia's superior second-half performance and fitness edge, despite Lorenzo's fade concerns, give them a slight advantage to win the second period.
- Colombia won the second half in 7 of last 15 matches; Congo DR won in 5.
- Colombia's second-half goal difference is +0.7 per match; Congo DR's is +0.1.
- Colombia scored in the second half in 11 of last 15; Congo DR in 8 of last 15.
- Congo DR conceded second-half goals in 5 of last 15, including 2 vs Chile.
BetBugs · Second Half Winnernot gradableColombiaEstimated chance50%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
A draw at halftime followed by a Colombia win is plausible given Congo DR's first-half solidity and Colombia's second-half strength, but the specific sequence has low historical frequency.
- Colombia drew at halftime in 4 of last 15, winning 3 of those matches.
- Congo DR drew at halftime in 7 of last 15, losing only 1 of those (vs Chile).
- Colombia's pattern of second-half improvement is seen in 4 come-from-behind wins.
- Congo DR's defensive organization often leads to tight first halves.
BetBugs · Ht Ft Doublenot gradableDraw/ColombiaEstimated chance25%

Goals1 of 7 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Colombia's high-scoring trend and Congo DR's occasional defensive lapses against quality attacks suggest over 2.5 goals, though Congo DR's defensive organization tempers confidence.
- Colombia's last 15 matches averaged 3.2 total goals; 9 of 15 had over 2.5 goals.
- Congo DR's last 15 matches averaged 2.2 total goals, but 5 of last 7 with data had over 2.5.
- Colombia scored 3+ goals in 6 of last 15; Congo DR conceded 3 in 2 of last 15.
- Both teams scored in 8 of Colombia's last 15 and 5 of Congo DR's last 15.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostOver 2.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Congo DR's consistent scoring and Colombia's occasional defensive gaps make both teams scoring likely, though Congo DR's strong defensive record introduces some doubt.
- Both teams scored in 8 of Colombia's last 15 matches.
- Congo DR scored in 12 of last 15 matches, including against Portugal.
- Colombia kept only 4 clean sheets in last 15; Congo DR kept 8 clean sheets.
- Congo DR's first-half goals average 0.9, matching Colombia's first-half conceded average of 0.6.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorelostYesEstimated chance55%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have strong first-half scoring records, making a goal before halftime highly probable, reinforced by their low rate of 0-0 halftime scores.
- Colombia scored first-half goals in 11 of last 15 matches; Congo DR in 9 of last 15.
- Colombia's first-half goals average 0.9, Congo DR's 0.9.
- Only 3 of Colombia's last 15 and 4 of Congo DR's last 15 were 0-0 at halftime.
- Colombia led at halftime in 53% of matches, Congo DR in 53%.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance75%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Second-half scoring trends are moderate, but the match context of Colombia pushing for a win and Congo DR's counter threat could lead to more goals, though evidence is thin.
- Colombia's second-half goals average 1.2 (total 2.1 minus first-half 0.9).
- Congo DR's second-half goals average 0.6 (total 1.5 minus first-half 0.9).
- Colombia conceded 0.5 second-half goals on average; Congo DR conceded 0.5.
- Only 4 of Colombia's last 15 and 3 of Congo DR's last 15 had over 1.5 second-half goals.
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalflostOver 1.5Estimated chance50%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Congo DR's consistent scoring record and Colombia's defensive vulnerabilities make a Colombia clean sheet unlikely, reinforced by tactical matchup concerns.
- Colombia kept clean sheets in only 4 of last 15 matches.
- Congo DR scored in 12 of last 15 matches, including against Portugal and Senegal.
- Colombia conceded in 5 of last 7 matches against non-top-tier opponents.
- Congo DR's attacking pace and transitions are a specific threat noted by Lorenzo.
BetBugs · Team to ScorelostCongo DR to scoreEstimated chance65%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Colombia's potent attack, averaging over 2 goals per game, should breach Congo DR's defense at least twice, though Congo DR's organization may limit the total.
- Colombia scored 2+ goals in 10 of last 15 matches.
- Colombia's average goals scored is 2.1 per match.
- Congo DR conceded 2+ goals in only 3 of last 15, but those were against stronger attacks.
- Colombia scored 3 vs Uzbekistan, 2 vs Jordan, 3 vs Costa Rica in recent friendlies.
BetBugs · Home Goals TotallostColombia over 1.5Estimated chance70%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Congo DR's scoring consistency and Colombia's defensive lapses make an away goal probable, though Colombia's overall control may limit chances.
- Congo DR scored in 12 of last 15 matches.
- Congo DR's average goals scored is 1.5 per match.
- Colombia conceded in 11 of last 15 matches.
- Congo DR scored against Portugal, showing ability against quality opposition.
BetBugs · Away Goals TotallostCongo DR over 0.5Estimated chance60%

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Corner data is sparse for Congo DR, but their higher average and Colombia's moderate numbers suggest a total around 8-9, making over 8.5 a borderline call.
- Colombia averages 3.5 corners per match; Congo DR averages 5.0.
- Combined average corners in Colombia matches: 7.2; in Congo DR matches: 9.4 (when data available).
- Colombia's last 5 matches with corner data: 4, 1, 4, 9, 0 (avg 3.6).
- Congo DR's last 5 with data: 4, 7, 3, 2, 5 (avg 4.2).
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonOver 8.5Estimated chance45%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Despite fair-play incentives, the physical nature of both teams and high foul counts suggest cards will exceed the low averages, especially in a high-stakes group match.
- Colombia averages 1.2 yellow cards per match; Congo DR averages 1.1.
- Combined average cards in Colombia matches: 2.4; in Congo DR matches: 2.3.
- World Cup context: fair-play tiebreakers are active, but both teams play physically.
- Colombia's fouls average 12.1; Congo DR's 12.5, indicating a stop-start game.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderlostOver 3.5Estimated chance60%

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League Table

World Cup 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
1	Colombia Round of 32	1	1	0	0	3-1	3	W
2	Congo DR Round of 32	1	0	1	0	1-1	1	D

2pt gap between teams

Recent Form

Colombia

W3-1UzbekistanJun 18WOR

W2-0JordanJun 7FRI

W3-1Costa RicaJun 1FRI

L1-3FranceMar 29FRI

L1-2CroatiaMar 26FRI

W3-0AustraliaNov 19FRI

W2-1New ZealandNov 16FRI

D0-0CanadaOct 15FRI

W4-0MexicoOct 12FRI

W6-3VenezuelaSep 9WOR

W3-0BoliviaSep 4WOR

D1-1ArgentinaJun 11WOR

D0-0PeruJun 6WOR

D2-2ParaguayMar 26WOR

L1-2BrazilMar 21WOR

Congo DR

D1-1PortugalJun 17WOR

L1-2ChileJun 9FRI

D0-0DenmarkJun 3FRI

W2-0BermudaMar 25FRI

W3-0BotswanaDec 30AFR

D1-1SenegalDec 27AFR

W1-0BeninDec 23AFR

W2-0ZambiaDec 16FRI

W1-0CameroonNov 13WOR

W1-0SudanOct 14WOR

W1-0TogoOct 10WOR

L2-3SenegalSep 9WOR

W4-1South SudanSep 5WOR

L1-3MoroccoAug 17AFR

W2-0AngolaAug 14AFR

Squad & Injuries

Colombia

26 available

Attackers3

Midfielders12

Defenders8

Goalkeeper3

Congo DR

26 available

Attackers7

Midfielders8

Defenders8

Goalkeeper3

Colombia1Congo DR0

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Over 0.5

Over 1.5

Yes

Over 3.5

Colombia or Draw

Colombia

BetBugs probabilities

Result2 of 3 landed

Goals1 of 7 landed

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Markets to Avoid

@ 6.00

Yes

Under 3.5

League Table

Recent Form

Colombia

Congo DR

Squad & Injuries

Colombia

Congo DR