Ethiopia vs DR Congo Predictions - DR Congo to secure all the points

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 09 Sep 2024

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Brad Newcomb 09 Sep 2024

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Ethiopia recently drew 0-0 against Tanzania in an AFCON qualifier.
DR Congo began their campaign with a win and have a superior head-to-head record.
Prediction: DR Congo to win to nil, possibly 1-0.

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Congo backed for away success (Getty Images)

Ethiopia vs DR Congo Predictions

Ethiopia settled for a point in their AFCON qualifier last week and have often drawn lately. DR Congo had a winning start to their campaign and a superior record over their opponents. DR Congo is predicted to win to nil.

Ethiopia vs DR Congo Predictions
Head to Head
Ethiopia Form
Ethiopia Team News & Injuries
DR Congo Form
DR Congo Team News & Injuries

Ethiopia have drawn 3 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Ethiopia have scored 4 goals in 5 games in all competitions.
Ethiopia have conceded 4 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
DR Congo have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
DR Congo have scored 3 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
DR Congo have conceded 2 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.

Head to Head

DR Congo have the advantage of five wins to one over Ethiopia in six meetings in all competitions.

Ethiopia Form

Ethiopia lacked the finishing touch up front of the goals against Tanzania in their AFCON qualifier last week, drawing 0-0.

Ethiopia had 53% possession and eight shots in the match, with zero attempts on target.

Before that disappointing draw, Ethiopia lost 2-1 against Lesotho, won 2-1 against Lesotho, drew 0-0 against Guinea-Bissau and 1-1 against Djibouti.

Walia Ibex have secured one victory in their last five fixtures, including one loss and three draws. They scored four goals and let in four at the back.

Ethiopia must rediscover their shooting boots to have a chance against their opponents; however, DR Congo seldom concedes and have an excellent winning record against them.

Ethiopia Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Seid Habtamu, Abubeker Nura, Firew Getahun

Defenders: Ramadan Yesuf, Milion Solomon, Amanuel Terfa, Suleman Hamid, Yared Baye, Birhanu Bekele, Firezer Kassa, Fetudin Jemal, Yared Kassaye

Midfielders: Gatuoch Panom, Abdulkerim Worku, Abinet Demissie, Bereket Wolde, Surafel Dagnachew, Biniam Ayten, Wogene Gezahegn, Biniam Belay

Forwards: Abubeker Nassir, Binima Fikru, Kenean Markneh, Temesgen Birhanu, Mesfin Tafese, Minyelu Wondimu, Chernet Gugsa, Abel Yalew

DR Congo Form

The Democratic Republic of Congo edged Guinea 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match last weekend.

The DRC had 47% possession and 13 shots in the match, with two attempts on target.

The Leopards of the Democratic Republic have won two of their last five fixtures, including two losses and one draw. They scored three goals and let in two at the back.

DR Congo will fancy their chances to record back-to-back victories, as they are undefeated in their last three outings and often defeat Ethiopia, giving them the edge over their opponents.

DR Congo Team News & Injuries

Edo Kayembe scored the first-half winner against Guinea.

Goalkeepers: Lionel Mpasi, Dimitry Bertaud, Timothy Fayulu

Defenders: Chancel Mbemba, Dylan Batubinsika, Joris Kayembe, Arthur Masuaku, Axel Tuanzebe, Gedeon Kalulu, Henoc Inonga, Rocky Bushiri

Midfielders: Edo Kayembe, Samuel Moutousammy, Charles Pickel, Gaël Katuka, Théo Bongonda, Noah Sadiki, Chadrac Akolo, Nathanaël Mbuku, Ngal'ayel Mukau

Forwards: Samuel Essende, Fiston Mayele, Yoane Wissa, Simon Banza, Meschak Elia