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Kenya vs DR Congo Predictions - DR Congo to see off Kenya in CHAN Group A opener

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 01 Aug 2025

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Brad Newcomb 01 Aug 2025

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Kenya co-hosting African Nations Championship; recent form inconsistent.
DR Congo in strong form with five consecutive victories.
DR Congo predicted to win with BTTS.

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Democratic Republic of Congo have won five fixtures in a row (Getty Images)

Kenya vs DR Congo Predictions

Kenya vs DR Congo Predictions
Head to Head
Kenya Form
Kenya Team News & Injuries
DR Congo Form
DR Congo Team News & Injuries
Verdict

Kenya are one of the co-hosts for the African Nations Championship and have lacked consistency in recent outings. The DR Congo have been playing well this year. The DR Congo is predicted to win with BTTS.

Kenya have drawn 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Kenya have scored 6 goals in 5 games.
Kenya have conceded 7 goals in 5 matches.
DR Congo have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
DR Congo have scored 10 goals in 5 matches.
DR Congo have conceded 2 goals in 5 games.

Head to Head

The DR Congo have a slight edge with four victories to three against Kenya, with two draws in nine meetings.

Kenya Form

Kenya are one of the co-hosts for the CAF African Nations Championship, which automatically secured their place in the tournament.

In June, Kenya played back-to-back international friendlies against Chad, drawing 0-0 before winning 2-1.

Harambee Stars have registered one win in their last five fixtures, including two losses and two draws. They scored six goals and conceded seven.

Kenya have made several changes to their squad ahead of CHAN, and have been prone to inconsistent performances lately, which is not ideal when facing a DR Congo side in top form.

Kenya Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Faruk Shikhalo, Byrne Omondi, Sebastian Wekesa

Defenders: Siraj Mohammed, Manzur Suleiman, Pamba Swaleh, Aboud Omar, Alphonce Omija, Sylvester Owino, Mike Kibwage, Daniel Sakari, Lewis Bandi, Kevin Okumu

Midfielders: Brian Musa, Alpha Onyango, Austin Odhiambo, Ben Stanley, Marvin Nabwire

Forwards: Brian Michira, Boniface Muchiri, David Sakwa, Ryan Ogam, Masoud Juma, Austin Odongo, Felix Oluoch, Edward Omondi

DR Congo Form

The DR Congo played Chad over two legs to qualify for this edition of CHAN, drawing 1-1 in the first before winning 3-1 in the reverse leg.

The DR Congo edged Mali 1-0 and defeated Madagascar 3-1 in two international friendlies in June.

The Leopards of the DR Congo have won five consecutive fixtures, scoring ten goals and conceding two at the back.

The DR Congo will go into their opening African Nations Championship group match against Kenya with confidence, having won their previous five outings consecutively.

DR Congo Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Jackson Lunanga, Brudel Efonge, Aimé Bakula

Defenders: God Beni Ndongala, Lolendo Mansanga, Jacques Mwimba, Papy Kokeleya, Helton Kayembe, Osée Ndombele, Magloire Ntambwe, Jonathan Mokonzi

Midfielders: Mbiyeye Bisumana, Mika Miché, Linda Mtange, Jean Benoît Tukumbane, Diakana Marzuk, Aged Basiala

Forwards: James Mboma, Lyse Nyembo, Oscar Kabwit, Ibrahim Matobo, Josué Kazema, Tony Talasi, Horso Mwaku, Jepthé Kitambala, Molia Lihozasia

Verdict

Kenya v DR Congo

The DR Congo have been in great touch lately and are tipped to secure a BTTS victory over hosts Kenya with a 2-1 score.

BTTS Yes

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DR Congo Win

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DR Congo 2-1

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