Congo DR vs Uzbekistan: World Cup 2026 Prediction 28 June 2026

Congo DR beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in the World Cup 2026 on 28 June 2026.

Coach AI predicted 2-0: the right outcome, but not the exact score. The fans predicted Congo DR win (53%), which was right.

Coach AI predicts 2-0 as the correct score for Congo DR vs Uzbekistan. This page also covers the expected line-ups, injuries and xG.

Congo DR form (last 5): 0W-1D-1L. Uzbekistan form (last 5): 0W-0D-2L.

Congo DR has a nearly full-strength squad, with minor doubts over Rocky Bushiri. Uzbekistan, however, is severely hampered: key playmaker Jaloliddin Masharipov is out with a spinal injury, and defensive pillars Rustamjon Ashurmatov and Husniddin Alikulov are sidelined. This leaves Uzbekistan's already struggling backline even more exposed.

According to the score probability matrix, 2-0 is the most likely scoreline (18%), followed by 1-0 (14%) and 1-1 (12%).

Routine Congolese Victory (65%): Congo DR utilizes their physical edge and Premier League experience to score in both halves, securing a clean sheet against a demoralized Uzbek side.; Low Block Frustration (25%): Uzbekistan plays a very deep low block to salvage pride, resulting in a late Congolese breakthrough for a narrow 1-0 win.; Open High-Scoring Exchange (10%): Uzbekistan scores an early surprise goal, forcing Congo to commit bodies forward, leading to a 2-1 or 3-1 win for the Leopards.

Among Football Meister players, 53% back a home win for Congo DR, 36% a draw, and 11% an away win for Uzbekistan. The most predicted scoreline is 1-1. Fans and Coach AI broadly agree on the likely outcome of this match.

The most predicted scoreline for Congo DR vs Uzbekistan is 1-1. Of all Football Meister players, 53% back Congo DR, 36% a draw and 11% Uzbekistan.

53% of fans predict a win for Congo DR, with an average confidence of 52% (low confidence). Notably, the 36% backing a draw are actually more confident (91%) than the majority, a sign this match is less clear-cut than the vote split suggests.

Congo DR are 3rd in the FIFA World Cup with 4 points from 3 games. Uzbekistan are 4th with 0 points from 3 games.

Expected lineup Congo DR (4-3-3): Lionel Mpasi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe, Ngal'ayel Mukau, Theo Bongonda, Cédric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa. Expected lineup Uzbekistan (3-4-2-1): Abduvohid Nematov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Otabek Shukurov, Odiljon Hamrobekov, Azizbek Turgunboev, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Oston Urunov, Eldor Shomurodov. Lineups are based on the most recent sources and may change before kickoff.

Congo DR vs Uzbekistan kicks off on Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 01:30 (Central European Time). The match is part of the World Cup 2026.

The referee for Congo DR vs Uzbekistan in the World Cup 2026 is Felix Zwayer.

Coach AI identifies three decisive factors for Congo DR vs Uzbekistan: 1. Congo DR's physical superiority and high-intensity pressing (PPDA) likely to overwhelm Uzbekistan's technical but physically outmatched midfield. 2. Uzbekistan's defensive fragility has been exposed, conceding 8 goals in two games with a moral-bruising 5-0 defeat to Portugal just days ago. 3. The match is played at the climate-controlled Mercedes-Benz Stadium, neutralizing external heat but favoring Congo DR's faster, counter-attacking transitions..

Coach AI has identified the following key players for Congo DR vs Uzbekistan. Congo DR: Yoane Wissa (In Form), Chancel Mbemba (Key Threat). Uzbekistan: Eldor Shomurodov (Key Threat), Abbosbek Fayzullaev (In Form).

Coach AI sees Congo DR as the stronger side in Congo DR vs Uzbekistan. The full analysis with the expected score, xG and injuries is on this page.

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