Colombia vs D.R. Congo

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Richard Rios

ColombiaHome

To Be Fouled (1+)

7/10

When Rios is the one driving, he loves to surge forward and carry the ball into the opposition half. To stop those runs, the Congolese often end up fouling him.

Foul Committed (1+)

6/10

Richard Rios brings intensity and physicality to midfield and never holds back when winning the ball. That decisive way of attacking the carrier sees him commit at least one foul in the game.

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Luis Diaz

ColombiaHome

Shot (2+)

6/10

Luis Diaz is explosive over short distances and loves cutting onto his right to free up a shot from the edge of the box. With Congo forced to defend, his attempts tend to pass a couple.

Shot on Target (1+)

4/10

When he finds time to shoot, Diaz keeps the strike low and frequently hits the target. On a night of Colombian pressure, an effort from him on target is a believable possibility.

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Luis Suarez

ColombiaHome

Shot (2+)

6/10

Luis Suarez is a voracious striker, always planted where a cross or a rebound might fall. If Colombia pepper the Congolese box, his attempts are likely to climb past a couple.

Shot on Target (1+)

4/10

In front of goal Suarez has composure and quick timing, and half a yard is enough for him to steer the ball toward the net. An effort from him on target fits him perfectly.

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Daniel Munoz

ColombiaHome

Tackle (1+)

6/10

Daniel Munoz is an all-running full-back who defends with the same energy he attacks the flank. Against the Congolese wide men, at least one tackle from him is a natural outcome.

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Cedric Bakambu

D.R. CongoAway

Foul Committed (1+)

6/10

Cedric Bakambu also does plenty of link-up and pressing work, harrying Colombia's centre-backs in build-up. In that aggressive press, a foul from him is a likely outcome.

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Joris Kayembe

D.R. CongoAway

Tackle (1+)

5/10

Joris Kayembe guards Congo's left flank and has to deal with Colombia's attacking thrust. In those repeated duels out wide, at least one tackle from him is a plausible possibility.

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Colombia

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Home

Luis Diaz

Luis Suarez

LCM

Richard Rios

RCM

Daniel Munoz

LCB

RCB

D.R. Congo

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Away

Cedric Bakambu

LCM

RCM

Joris Kayembe

LCB

RCB

Colombia vs D.R. Congo

Before evaluating player picks, confirm the player is starting or expected to start. Always wait for the final official lineup.

Richard Rios

ColombiaHome

To Be Fouled (1+)

7/10

When Rios is the one driving, he loves to surge forward and carry the ball into the opposition half. To stop those runs, the Congolese often end up fouling him.

Foul Committed (1+)

6/10

Richard Rios brings intensity and physicality to midfield and never holds back when winning the ball. That decisive way of attacking the carrier sees him commit at least one foul in the game.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Luis Diaz

ColombiaHome

Shot (2+)

6/10

Luis Diaz is explosive over short distances and loves cutting onto his right to free up a shot from the edge of the box. With Congo forced to defend, his attempts tend to pass a couple.

Shot on Target (1+)

4/10

When he finds time to shoot, Diaz keeps the strike low and frequently hits the target. On a night of Colombian pressure, an effort from him on target is a believable possibility.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Luis Suarez

ColombiaHome

Shot (2+)

6/10

Luis Suarez is a voracious striker, always planted where a cross or a rebound might fall. If Colombia pepper the Congolese box, his attempts are likely to climb past a couple.

Shot on Target (1+)

4/10

In front of goal Suarez has composure and quick timing, and half a yard is enough for him to steer the ball toward the net. An effort from him on target fits him perfectly.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Daniel Munoz

ColombiaHome

Tackle (1+)

6/10

Daniel Munoz is an all-running full-back who defends with the same energy he attacks the flank. Against the Congolese wide men, at least one tackle from him is a natural outcome.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Cedric Bakambu

D.R. CongoAway

Foul Committed (1+)

6/10

Cedric Bakambu also does plenty of link-up and pressing work, harrying Colombia's centre-backs in build-up. In that aggressive press, a foul from him is a likely outcome.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Joris Kayembe

D.R. CongoAway

Tackle (1+)

5/10

Joris Kayembe guards Congo's left flank and has to deal with Colombia's attacking thrust. In those repeated duels out wide, at least one tackle from him is a plausible possibility.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Colombia

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Home

Luis Diaz

Luis Suarez

LCM

Richard Rios

RCM

Daniel Munoz

LCB

RCB

D.R. Congo

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Away

Cedric Bakambu

LCM

RCM

Joris Kayembe

LCB

RCB

Team Notes

Analyst

Jun 24

Colombia vs DR Congo, the Cafeteros want to lock down top spot In Group K at the 2026 World Cup, Colombia started strongly and now have the chance to take a serious step toward the knockouts. The Cafeteros beat Uzbekistan 3-1 with a display driven by Luis Díaz, who scored and assisted, rounded off by goals from Muñoz and Campaz. DR Congo, by contrast, produced the upset of matchday one by holding Portugal to a 1-1, with Yoane Wissa answering João Neves's opener: a show of personality and defensive order. The tip under review pairs Colombia's home-or-draw line with a game under four goals, a reading that reflects the South Americans' superiority and the solidity shown by the Leopards. Díaz's quality against an organised Congo Colombia showed a fluid build-up and high-level attacking threat, with Díaz as the driving force and a balanced squad across the pitch. DR Congo, for their part, confirmed they are a tough opponent: physical, compact and able to stand firm even against a nation of Portugal's calibre. That very Congolese defensive solidity, allied to the careful game management expected from a Colombia already top of the group, suggests a contest of controlled tempo rather than an attack-heavy shootout. Both sides should keep most of their opening XI; the lineups are to be checked close to kick-off. A fixture with no history Colombia and DR Congo have no significant precedents: this is effectively a new meeting at the top level. With no history, the read leans on the present, with the South Americans favoured on quality and experience and the Congolese in the role of awkward outsiders. The verdict: Colombia ahead, a contained scoreline The tip combines two ideas that sit well together. Colombia avoid defeat with good probability, backed by their technical level and the solidity shown in the opener: I'd put that part around 82%. As for the goal count, Congo's defensive phase and Colombia's likely game management point toward a contained scoreline: staying under four goals I'd see around 62%, a little less locked because Colombia, once they break through, can score in bunches, as seen against Uzbekistan. The main risk is a game that opens up after an episode, forcing Congo to commit forward and lifting the count. On balance, though, the two conditions fit together well, which is why the confidence here is fair.

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