WORLD CUP BETTING PREVIEW - COLOMBIA VS DR CONGO

World Cup

2026-06-23 - Colombia vs DR Congo

A Sports Betting Preview by ArmchairPunter

Colombia v DR Congo
Football : World: FIFA World Cup - Group K
Venue: Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 2000hrs (local)

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Colombia

A resounding and comprehensive 3-1 victory over World Cup debutants, Uzbekistan, handed Colombia the perfect start and a valuable three points in their opening game in Group K and the South Americans will be keen to add another three-point haul on Tuesday night when they take on DR Congo at the Estadio Akron.

Leading up to this edition of the World Cup, Colombia had collected warm-up wins over the likes of Costa Rica 3-1 and Jordan 2-0 respectively which means Los Cafeteros have scored a total of eight goals within their last three internationals.

The bigger picture shows Colombia have registered five wins in their last seven internationals overall while all previous seven matches have also resulted in over 1 goal being scored as well.

Fast Fact: Colombia's best World Cup finish was the quarter-finals in 2014, their deepest run ever.

DR Congo

With the other game being played out in Group K between Portugal and Uzbekistan, DR Congo know they need to get something out of this upcoming encounter with Colombia if they’re to remain in the hunt for what looks likely to be a third place finish in the group.

DR Congo held Portugal to a creditable 1-1 draw in their opening game and The Leopards will be seeking to frustrate the Colombians on matchday two, leaving their final game against Uzbekistan a must-win clash.

Sebastien Desabre’s side last tasted victory in an inter-continental play-off for a place in this World Cup back in March when they recorded a 1-0 win against Jamaica, albeit in extra-time.
Fast Fact: As Zaire, DR Congo became the first sub-Saharan African nation to qualify for a World Cup, in 1974.

The Betting Verdict

Colombia possess a greater threat in the final third and Los Cafeteros are expected to register another win to take them through to the knockout rounds.

The Pick :

Colombia 2-1 DR Congo

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

Take Colombia Win & Over 1 Goal at odds of 1.95 with Bet365 (Bet Builder)