DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan Prediction: World Cup Picks & Best Bets (June 27)
World Cup survival is on the line when DR Congo takes on Uzbekistan on Saturday. Both teams enter with a chance to progress to the Round of 32, but my DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan prediction backs the African side to edge the World Cup debutant.
DR Congo is a slight -138 favorite to beat +333 Uzbekistan at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (7:30 p.m. ET on FOX Sports). Our World Cup predictions also target DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa to score his second goal of the 2026 World Cup.
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⚽ DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan predictions: Pick to win & player prop bets
See all of our experts' soccer picks across the best World Cup betting sites.
| 💰 Best bets | 📊 Best odds | ⚖️ Wager (units) |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo ML | -138 via bet365 | 1u -> 0.72u |
| DR Congo Over 1.5 Team Goals | -126 via DraftKings | 1.5u -> 1.19u |
| Both teams to score: Yes | -110 via DraftKings | 0.75u -> 0.68u |
⚽ Who will win DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan?
DR Congo's long wait for a first World Cup win will end in Atlanta. Despite falling to a disappointing 1-0 loss to Colombia, a resilient DR Congo side showcased an energized attack in a 1-1 draw with Portugal that will fuel the country to victory over Uzbekistan.
DR Congo also has a superior defense that'll be favored to subdue an Uzbekistan attack that's produced just one goal in two games. At the back, the situation is even worse for Uzbekistan, last in Group K with zero points, after conceding an average of four goals per game.
Score prediction: DR Congo 3, Uzbekistan 1
💵 My best bet: DR Congo Over 1.5 Team Goals
Uzbekistan's defense is a mess. After allowing five goals in its last game against Portugal, Uzbekistan will be vulnerable at the back once again against DR Congo's strong attacking core, headlined by Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa.
DR Congo's success in front of goal against a superior Portugal team should give the nation the confidence it needs to score multiple goals against one of the World Cup's poorest defenses.
🦶 Who will score in DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan?
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Yoane Wissa, F, DR Congo (+165)
Uzbekistan is going to have to change tactics to keep its World Cup campaign alive. A more open and attacking approach might help the country catch DR Congo off guard, but it could leave the country vulnerable at the back.
It could be the perfect scenario for Yoane Wissa to exploit spaces behind the defense and demonstrate his lethal finishing ability. After scoring a historic equalizer to help DR Congo earn a first-ever World Cup point, we're backing the 29-year-old to take it a step further and score to help the African nation secure its first World Cup win.
Best DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan goal-scorer pick: Yoane Wissa (+165 via DraftKings)
🥅 Will both teams score in DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan?
Recent form suggests that both teams will score in Saturday's contest. Considering that neither team has kept a clean sheet over two games at this World Cup, we're backing the trend to continue in a match that should benefit from a little chaos.
After coming close to scoring multiple times against Portugal, expect Uzbekistan to convert at least one chance in front of DR Congo's goal. Meanwhile, DR Congo forwards are too skilled to be kept quiet by a team that's allowed eight goals in two games.
Both teams to score (BTTS) pick: Yes (-110 via DraftKings)
💡 How to bet on both teams to score (BTTS)
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📺 How to watch DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan
- Date: Saturday, June 27
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
- TV: FOX Sports
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