DR Congo vs Gabon Tips - DR Congo and Gabon to share the spoils

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Last updated: 03 Jun 2022

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Brad Newcomb 03 Jun 2022

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DR Congo vs GabonAFCON qualifier match predictions
The fixture is being played at 17:00 BST on Saturday at the Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa
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DR Congo vs Gabon Predictions

DR Congo will be out to start their campaign on the front foot after they missed out on the recent Africa Cup of Nations and were knocked out in the play-off to feature at the World Cup in Qatar.

DR Congo vs Gabon Predictions
Head to Head
DR Congo Form
DR Congo Team News & Injuries
Gabon Form
Gabon Team News & Injuries
DR Congo vs Gabon Faq

Gabon had a comfortable win over their hosts the last time they played and will be looking for a similar result in Kinshasa.

DR Congo have not won in 3 fixtures(all competitions).
DR Congo have scored 7 goals in 5 games(all competitions).
DR Congo have conceded 6 goals in 5 matches(all competitions).
Gabon have lost once in 5 fixtures(all competitions)
Gabon have scored 6 goals in 5 matches(all competitions).
Gabon have conceded 5 goals in 5 games(all competitions).

Head to Head

Gabon have three wins compared to just one for DR Congo, with two draws in six meetings.

DR Congo Form

DR Congo did not feature at the recent Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon after failing to qualify for the tournament. They played Gabon twice in the group stages, drawing 0-0 at home and losing 3-0 in the return leg.

The Leopards of the DRC did much better in the qualifying rounds for the World Cup, topping their group, but were eliminated in the play-off 5-2 on aggregate against Morroco.

Their last five results across all competitions are W, W, L, D and L, scoring seven goals and conceding six.

DR Congo will be out for revenge against Gabon after they lost away from home in the previous AFCON qualifiers.

DR Congo Team News & Injuries

Coach Héctor Cúper will likely select a starting XI with a mix of new and experienced players to tackle Gabon.

Goalkeepers: Mpasi Nzau Lionel, Baggio Siadi, Joel Kiassumbwa

Defenders: Nathan Idumba, Marcel Tisserand, Kevin Mondeko, Arsene Zola, Djuma Shabani, Mukoko Amale, Ngonda Muzinga, Vital Nsimba

Midfielders: Samuel Bastien, Edo Kayembe, Fabrice Ngoma, Soze Zemanga, Samuel Moutoussamy

Forwards: Chadrae Akolo, Ben Malango, Wissa Yoane, Jackson Muleka, Philippe Kinzumbi, Neeskens Kebano, Meschak Elia, Jonathan Okita, Jonathan Bolingi

Gabon Form

Gabon did not lose a single match in 90 minutes at the recent Africa Cup of Nations when they were eliminated on penalties in the round of 16 after drawing 1-1 with Burkina Faso.

The Panthers of Gabon had mixed results in their World Cup qualifying campaign, finishing second in their group and failing to progress to the play-offs.

Their last five results across all competitions are D, W, D, D and L, scoring six goals and conceding five.

Gabon will come into this match with confidence against DR Congo on the back of their performances in Cameroon and that they easily beat their hosts in their last encounter.

Gabon Team News & Injuries

Coach Patrice Neveu has been with his squad for six days in France preparing for the match against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Barcelona star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang recently announced his retirement from international football.

Vital N'Simba is out through injury and defender Bruno Ecuele Manga is a doubtful starter.

Goalkeepers: Jean-Noel Amonome, Anthony Mfa Mezui, Donald Nze

Defenders: Johan Obiang, Bruno Ecuele Manga, Aaron Appindangoye, Anthony Oyono, David Sambissa, Lloyd Palun, Junoir Akue Assoumou, Yaris N'gakoutou, Yoahn Watcher, Andre Biyogo Poko, Louis Autchanga, Alex Moucketou-Moussounda, Jacques Ekomie

Midfielders: Guelor Kanga, Serge Martinsson Ngouali, Medwin Biteghe, Alain Miyogho, Jim Allevenah

Forwards: Denis Bouanga, Aaron Boupendza, Alan Do Marcolino, Kevin Mayi, Axel Meye, Shavi Babicka

DR Congo vs Gabon Faq

When is the DR Congo vs Gabon match?

DR Congo vs Gabon will take place on 4 June 2022

Verdict

DR Congo v Gabon

DR Congo will be out to reverse the previous result the last time they played Gabon, but the visitors are not easy to defeat. A BTTS outcome is predicted in this match, with a 1-1 scoreline at the final whistle.