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DR Congo vs Equatorial Guinea Predictions - DR Congo to start AFCON qualifiers with a victory

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  • DR Congo have solid home form 3 wins in 5 games.
  • Equatorial Guinea have just 1 win in their last 5 matches.
  • DR Congo favoured to win to nil at home vs. Equatorial Guinea.
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DR Congo recently featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (Getty Images)

DR Congo vs Equatorial Guinea Predictions


DR Congo featured at the recent FIFA World Cup and reached the round of 16 at the previous Africa Cup of Nations. Equatorial Guinea have been struggling to win their matches lately. DR Congo are predicted to win to nil. 

  • DR Congo have won 3 of their last 5 home fixtures.
  • DR Congo have scored 6 goals in 5 home matches.
  • DR Congo have conceded 5 goals in 5 home games. 
  • Equatorial Guinea have lost 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
  • Equatorial Guinea have scored 3 goals in 5 away games.
  • Equatorial Guinea have conceded 6 goals in 5 away matches.

Head to Head


DR Congo have a slight edge over Equatorial Guinea, with two victories to one in three meetings. 

DR Congo Form 


DR Congo competed at the 2026 World Cup for the first time in their history between June and July, reaching the knockout stage of the tournament.

DRC drew 1-1 with Portugal, lost 1-0 to Colombia, and defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 before losing 2-1 to England in the round of 32.   

Guerriers de l'Équateur have secured one victory in their last five fixtures, with three defeats and one draw. They scored six goals and conceded seven.

La Céleste have won three of their last five home matches, with two defeats. They scored six goals and conceded five. 

DR Congo reached the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and will fancy their chances to start their qualifying campaign with a victory against Equatorial Guinea, as their opponents have lost five of their last seven games. 

Equatorial Guinea Form


Equatorial Guinea faced the Comoros in a friendly international in June, but fell to a shock defeat against their opponents, losing 1-0. 

Before that, the Nzalang Nacional had some success in two friendlies played in March, edging Kyrgyzstan 1-0 and drawing 1-1 with Madagascar. 

Equatorial Guinea have registered one victory in their last five games, with three defeats and one draw. They scored three goals and conceded six. 

The Nzalang Nacional have won one of their last five away matches, with three defeats and one draw. They scored six goals and conceded six.

Equatorial Guinea qualified for the previous Africa Cup of Nations finals and will be out to reach the showpiece again in 2027, but they have a tough opening qualifier against DR Congo, as their opponents are in solid form at home. 

Team News 


DR Congo

Goalkeepers: Dimitry Bertaud, Matthieu Epolo, Nathan Ndibu
Defenders: Chancel Mbemba, Arthur Masuaku, Joris Kayembe, Gédéon Kalulu, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Dylan Batubinsika, Steve Kapuadi, Willy Kambwala, Jordy Makengo, Kévin Pedro
Midfielders: Meschak Elia, Samuel Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe, Théo Bongonda, Noah Sadiki, Nathanaël Mbuku, Brian Cipenga, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Stanis Idumbo, Junior Kadile, Paris Maghoma, Stephy Mavididi, Noah Mbamba, Jorthy Mokio, Brandon Ndezi
Forwards: Yoane Wissa, Fiston Mayele, Jackson Muleka, Simon Banza, Samuel Essende, Anthony Musaba, Afimico Pululu

Equatorial Guinea

Goalkeepers: Jesús Lázaro Owono Ngua Aken, Manuel Sapunga Mbara, Miguel Ángel Nkogo
Defenders: Saúl Basilio Coco-Bassey Oubiña, Esteban Orozco Fernández, Emmanuel Mbomio Ague “Rony”, José Elo Ayeto, Basilio Ndong Owono Nchama, Marvin José Anieboh Pallaruelo, Charles Ndwusi Ondo, Javier Mum Boho
Midfielders: Omar Mascarell González, Alejandro Balboa Bandeira, José Ndong Machín Dicombo, Pablo Ganet Comitre, Wibuala Bidia Bueto, Yannick Buyla Sam, Gael Joel Akogo Esono Nchama, Santiago Eñeme Bocari
Forwards: José Nabil Ondo Onva, Luis Miguel Nguema Asue, Enrique Esono, Dorian Junior Hanza, Lorenzo Zúñiga Owono, Cristian Mikate Bokoya

Verdict


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