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Congo DR U20 vs Congo U20: prediction and stats

Africa Cup of Nations U20Qualification - 3Kick-off on October 18, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)

Congo DR U20Congo U20

The Footlab AI model makes Congo DR U20 the favourite at 43%, against 28% for a draw and 29% for Congo U20. The most likely score is 1-1. If Congo DR U20 wins, the most likely score is 1-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.7% of the 2,365 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 13, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Congo DR U20 vs Congo U20?

A very open match: only 27 Elo points separate Congo DR U20 (1,505) and Congo U20 (1,478).

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Congo DR U20 winDrawCongo U20 win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Congo DR U20 vs Congo U20

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Congo DR U20

4-3-3
  1. 7Arthur Spadoni
  2. 20O. Kabwit
  3. 13J. Makala
  1. 10Messy Manitu
  2. 6Jules Ahoka
  3. 8J. Kimboma
  1. 5E. Kabeya
  2. 12Ludovick Wola-Wetshay
  3. 15M. Verhaeghe
  4. 43Daniel Tshilanda
  1. 21R. Tutu Mayangila

Congo U20

4-3-3
  1. 10Prince Aldy Sousou Ilendo
  2. 9Déo Gracias Maurile Gloire Bassinga
  3. 7E. Nzaou
  1. 18D. Mouandza
  2. 19G. Nongo
  3. 6Julio Chrisdan Ngandziami Bandessi
  1. 17A. Mombouli
  2. 22D. Saïkou
  3. 24R. Ngoulou
  4. 3Jacques Geordy Ndecket Bowamba
  1. 1Y. Batola

Computed on October 13, 2026 at 11:21 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 12 matches in all competitions, Congo DR U20 have 3 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Congo U20 have 3, 7 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Congo DR U20
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 12, 2026Gabon U20(home)0-0Africa Cup of Nations U20
Jun 13, 2026Côte d'Ivoire U20(away)1-3Tournoi Maurice Revello
Jun 10, 2026Saudi Arabia U21(home)2-0Tournoi Maurice Revello
Jun 7, 2026Colombia U19(home)2-2Tournoi Maurice Revello
Jun 2, 2026China PR U20(away)3-0Tournoi Maurice Revello
Congo U20
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jun 10, 2025Mexico U20(away)3-3Tournoi Maurice Revello
Jun 7, 2025Denmark U20(away)0-2Tournoi Maurice Revello
Jun 4, 2025Japan U20(home)0-2Tournoi Maurice Revello
Mar 22, 2024Senegal U20(away)0-2All Africa Games
Mar 19, 2024Uganda U20(away)2-4All Africa Games

How many goals should we expect?

Congo DR U20 score 1.0 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 12; Congo U20 score 1.3 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 47% probability of over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Congo DR U201.01.154/125/12
Congo U201.31.748/159/15

Over the last 12 matches in all competitions.

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Congo DR U20 vs Congo U20?
The Footlab AI model makes Congo DR U20 the favourite at 43%, against 28% for a draw and 29% for Congo U20.
Where and when is Congo DR U20 vs Congo U20 played?
Congo DR U20 vs Congo U20 is played on October 18, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC), in the Africa Cup of Nations U20.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 47% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.7% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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