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Colombia vs DR Congo Preview - Exciting draw backed in World Cup encounter

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 23 Jun 2026

John Eastwood 23 Jun 2026

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DR Congo impressed defensively vs Portugal, earning a 1-1 draw.
Colombia are in strong form after a Group K win and solid friendlies.
A close, tactical match is likely; a draw or BTTS offer good value.

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Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo equaliser against Portugal (Getty)

DR Congo were superb in their draw vs Portugal and with a similar display at the back, they can keep the favourites, Columbia from claiming all three points.

Head to Head
Colombia Form
Colombia News & Predicted Lineup
Congo DR Form
DR Congo News & Predicted Line Up

Head to Head

This is the first-even match between these nations.

Colombia Form

Colombia came to the World Cup with confidence after two comfortable friendly victories. They defeated Costa Rica 3-1 in Bogota where Luis Diaz and Luis Suarez found the net.

Jhon Arias scored twice as Nestor Lorenzo's side beat Jordan 2-0 in San Diego. James Rodriguez registered assists in both games to get into shape for the tournament.

The Tricolour defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening match in Group K. Daniel Munoz opened the scoring but they were pegged back on the hour mark, Diaz restoring the advantage and Jaminton Campaz sealing it in added time.

Colombia News & Predicted Lineup

It’s unlikely Nestor Lorenzo will make many changes to his starting side here. Richard Rios could come off the bench once again.

Colombia (4-3-3): Camilo Vargas; Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumi, Johan Mojica; Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias; James Rodriguez, Luis Suarez, Luis Diaz

Congo DR Form

DR Congo competed in two friendlies this month, starting with a deserved 0-0 draw against Denmark.

Joris Kayembe scored late as the Leopards suffered a 2-1 defeat to Chile, a game with few chances.

Sébastien Desabre’s side began the World Cup with an impressive 1-1 draw against Portugal. Yoane Wissa equalised on the stroke of half time as they limited Cristiano Ronaldo’s side to one shot on target.

DR Congo News & Predicted Line Up

Desabre has no need to make any changes here with six days to prepare. Expect the see the same starting side and tactics that stifled Portugal.

DR Congo (5-3-2): Lionel Mpasi-Nzau; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Steve Kapuadi, Arthur Masuaku; Ngal'ayel Mukau, Samuel Moutoussamy, Joris Kayembe; Yoane Wissa, Cedric Bakambu

Verdict

Colombia v DR Congo

DR Congo earned a draw against Portugal and are more than capable of repeating the feat against Colombia. I think there is value on BTTS in Guadalajara.

BTTS Yes

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Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.