South Sudan vs Congo Predictions - South Sudan to edge the Congo at home

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2024

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Brad Newcomb 13 Nov 2024

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South Sudan undefeated in last two games, lost all AFCON qualifiers so far.
Congo needs a win for Group K survival but has weak defense.
Prediction favors South Sudan win with both teams to score.

South Sudan can take victory against Congo (Getty Images)

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South Sudan vs Congo Predictions

South Sudan have lost all their AFCON qualifiers thus far but are undefeated in their last two internationals. The Congo must win to keep their slim hopes alive in Group K, but they are leaking goals. South Sudan is predicted to win with BTTS.

South Sudan vs Congo Predictions
Head to Head
South Sudan Form
South Sudan Team News & Squad
Congo Form
Congo Team News & Squad

South Sudan have lost 4 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
South Sudan have scored 5 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.
South Sudan have conceded 9 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.
Congo have lost 4 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Congo have scored 1 goal in 5 away matches in all competitions.
Congo have conceded 16 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.

Head to Head

The Congo have a slight edge with two victories to one against South Sudan in three meetings.

South Sudan Form

South Sudan came up short against Uganda in back-to-back AFCON qualifiers in October, losing 1-0 away and 2-1 at home.

At the beginning of November, South Sudan fared better in their African Nations Championship first-round matches against Kenya, winning 2-0 at home and drawing 1-1 away to progress 3-1 on aggregate.

The Bright Stars have registered one victory in their last five fixtures, including three losses and one draw. They scored six goals and let in seven at the back.

South Sudan have won one of their last five home matches, including four losses. They scored five goals and conceded nine.

South Sudan showed improvement in their previous outings and will look to carry that form into their clash against the Congo at home, but they have been prone to losing fixtures on their home patch lately.

South Sudan Team News & Squad

Goalkeepers: Juma Jenaro, Godwill Yugusuk, Madut Nyuol, Dario Kongyang

Defenders: Atendele Mawa, Wani Ivan, Rashid Toha, Samuel Taban, Pal Paul, Benjamin Laku, Atir Thomas, Rehan Angier, Oman Mobil, Emmanuel Maku, David Djamas

Midfielders: William Gama, Joseph Malish, Chol Peter, Gadafi Wahab, Nelson Victor, Mandela Malish, Omar Luate

Forwards: Yuel Kuach, Okello Tito, Paul America, Ayom Majak, Yohanna Paulino, Emmanuel Jowang, Ebon Malish, Tito Lukciir, Patrick Oleyo, Tot Maet, Data Elly, Innocent Ronald

Congo Form

The Congo played four Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches between September and October, losing 1-0 against South Sudan at home, 1-0 against Uganda away, and 5-0 against South Africa away before drawing 1-1 against South Africa in the return fixture.

The Red Devils have registered one victory in their last five games, including three losses and one draw. They scored one goal and conceded 13.

The Congo have lost four of their last five away matches, including one draw. They scored one goal and let in 16 at the back.

The Congo must improve their overall performance against South Sudan to give themselves a chance of winning, as they have had a disastrous AFCON campaign thus far and are leaking goals at the back.