DR Congo vs South Sudan Predictions - DR Congo too good for South Sudan at home

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Last updated: 19 Mar 2025

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Brad Newcomb 19 Mar 2025

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DR Congo has strong home performance with four wins in their last five games.
South Sudan has been struggling, winning only one of their last five matches.
Predicted result: DR Congo to win 2-0, benefiting from home advantage.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo have won four of their last five home games (Getty Images)

DR Congo vs South Sudan Predictions

DR Congo vs South Sudan Predictions
Head to Head
DR Congo Form
DR Congo Team News & Injuries
South Sudan Form
South Sudan Team News & Injuries

DR Congo have been in excellent form at home, often winning. South Sudan have been out-of-sorts lately, regularly losing their fixtures. DR Congo is predicted to win to nil.

DR Congo have won 4 of their last 5 home fixtures.
DR Congo have scored 6 goals in 5 home matches.
DR Congo have conceded 2 goals in 5 home games.
South Sudan have lost 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
South Sudan have scored 1 goal in 5 away matches.
South Sudan have conceded 6 goals in 5 away games.

Head to Head

DR Congo and South Sudan meet for the first time in a competitive match.

DR Congo Form

The Democratic Republic of Congo played two FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June 2024. They drew 1-1 against Senegal away before beating Togo 1-0 at home.

The DR Congo are third in Group B with seven points from four games.

The Leopards of the DR Congo registered four consecutive victories in the AFCON qualifiers between September and October. They defeated Guinea 1-0 at home, Ethiopia 2-0 away, Tanzania 1-0 at home and 2-0 away.

However, in November, DR Congo lost their following two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, going down by a goal to nil to Guinea away and 2-1 to Ethiopia at home.

The DR Congo have won three of their last five fixtures, including two losses. They scored six goals and conceded three.

The Leopards of the Democratic Republic have won four of their last five home matches, including one loss. They scored six goals and conceded two.

The DR Congo have been playing well on their home turf and will fancy their chances against a South Sudan side struggling to win their games.

DR Congo Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Dimitry Bertaud, Timothy Fayulu, Lionel Mpasi

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

Midfielders: Theo Bongonda, Grady Diangana, Meshack Elia, Silas Katompa Mvumpa, Edo Kayembe, Samuel Moutoussamy, Ngal'ayel Mukau, Charles Pickel, Noah Sadiki

Forwards: Cedric Bakambu, Simon Banza, Samuel Essende, Fiston Mayele, Yoane Wissa

South Sudan Form

South Sudan drew 1-1 against Togo away from home in a World Cup qualifier in June 2024 before losing 3-0 at home to South Sudan in another qualifying match.

South Sudan are 5th in Group B with two points from four matches.

South Sudan did not fare well in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches between September and November. They lost 1-0 to the Congo away, 3-2 to South Africa at home, 1-0 to Uganda away and 2-1 at home before beating the Congo 3-2 at home and losing 3-0 to South Africa away.

The Bright Stars have won one of their last five fixtures, including four losses. They scored six goals and let in 11 at the back.

South Sudan have lost three of their last five away games, including two draws. They scored one goal and conceded six.

South Sudan have been in poor form lately and look unlikely to get the result against a DR Congo side that regularly wins at home.

South Sudan Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Isaac Bida, Majak Mawith, Godwill Yugusak

Defenders: Thomas Atir, Daniel Bichiok, Isaac Friday, Rashid Okocha, Paul Pal, Atiki Rahuman, Samuel Taban, Ivan Wani

Midfielders: Peter Chan, Samuel Dok, William Gama, John Juluk, Joseph Malish Manase, Victor Nelson, Mario Taban

Forwards: Nhiak Agany, Paul America, Pap Chol, Geng Dut, Yuel Kuach, Peter Lazarus, Tito Luk Ciir, Angufi Mudasiri, Fodul Nasardin, Tito Okella, Yohanna Paulino, David Sebit, Abraham Thuo

Verdict

DR Congo v South Sudan

DR Congo have in great shape at home and is tipped to secure a win-to-nil victory over a struggling South Sudan side with a 2-0 score.

DR Congo to win

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