Denmark vs DR Congo Predictions - Denmark quality too much for DR Congo

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Denmark unbeaten in 9 of last 10 matches; strong form.
DR Congo returns to global stage after 50 years but lacks high-level experience.
Prediction: Denmark favored to win due to superiority in squad depth and organization.

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Denmark vs DR Congo Predictions

Denmark are a very solid outfit, particularly at the back while DR Congo will carry the excitement for their first World Cup qualification since 1974. Over 90 minutes, I am backing Denmark, but I do expect the visitors to put up a solid fight.

Denmark vs DR Congo Predictions
Head to Head
Denmark Form
DR Congo Form
Denmark vs DR Congo Predicted Lineups & Team News

Denmark are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
Denmark have won six of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
DR Congo are winless in three of their last five matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

There are no previous meetings between Denmark and DR Congo at this level.

Denmark Form

Denmark will not be at the World Cup after losing on penalties to the Czech Republic in the European playoffs. They battled to a 2-2 draw after extra time before falling in the shootout.

The Danes are now heading into their first fixture since that disappointment and will be keen to give their fans something to cheer. Their overall form has been solid enough lately, having gone unbeaten in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.

Denmark have claimed some solid results lately, like the 4-0 victory over North Macedonia in the playoffs semi-final in March. Also among the results for Brian Riemer's men is a 6-0 victory over Belarus in their previous friendly last year.

DR Congo Form

DR Congo have been in celebratory mood in the last few months after securing a return to the global stage for the first time since 1974. Axel Tuanzebe struck the only goal as they secured a 1-0 extra-time victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental playoffs back in March.

While the Leopards will be pleased with their return to the global stage, their lengthy absence means they have little experience playing teams at this level. Sebastien Desabre’s team typically face African sides, with the playoff clash against Jamaica in March a rare foray outside the continent.

Even with their continental experience, DR Congo often struggle against the top sides. Among their results is a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Algeria at the AFCON, while they also fell 3-2 at home to Senegal during the World Cup qualifiers.

Denmark vs DR Congo Predicted Lineups & Team News

Denmark (4-2-3-1): Mads Hermansen; Joakim Maehle, Andreas Christensen, Joachim Andersen, Alexander Bah; Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Morten Hjulmand; Gustav Isaksen, Christian Eriksen, William Osula; Rasmus Hojlund.

Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel recently announced his retirement from football and is not a part of the squad. Victor Nelsson and Mikkel Damsgaard are also not included despite featuring in the friendly against the Czech Republic in March.

DR Congo (4-4-1-1): Lionel Mpasi; Arthur Masuaku, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka; Nathaniel Mbuku, Noah Sadiki, Samuel Moutoussamy, Gael Kakuta; Yoane Wissa; Cedric Bakambu.

Defender Rocky Bushiri was initially part of DR Congo’s World Cup squad but withdrew through injury. Jeremy Ngakia is also sidelined with injury, while Grady Diangana was not included.