Colombia vs DR Congo Prediction & Betting Tips | 24 June 2026

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Estadio Akron plays host as Colombia and DR Congo go head-to-head, with a crucial three points up for grabs in their bid to reach the knockout rounds. Colombia kicked off their World Cup journey with a victory, overcoming Uzbekistan 3-1 in an engaging encounter. Luis Diaz netted his first World Cup goal, reaffirming his importance to Nestor Lorenzo's side. Los Cafeteros fashioned numerous opportunities in their opener, recording 15 shots and four clear-cut chances, with forward Cucho Hernandez now vying for a starting spot. Nevertheless, Colombia's defensive frailties resurfaced, with the South Americans shipping a goal despite dominating possession. Their recent form is still strong, however, boasting seven victories from their last ten outings and netting an average of 2.5 goals per fixture. DR Congo, on the other hand, delivered one of the opening round's shocks by drawing 1-1 with Portugal. Yoane Wissa was the star for the Leopards, scoring with a superb header, as the team's organised defence stifled one of the tournament favourites. Chancel Mbemba continues to be a vital presence at the back, though the experienced defender is one booking away from a ban. DR Congo have proven hard to break down recently, losing just once in their last ten games and conceding only 0.4 goals per match during that spell. Despite this, Colombia offer greater attacking threat and looked lively throughout their first match. With this in mind, we're leaning towards a Home Win, coupled with Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals. Colombia's games average 3.6 goals and they've shown defensive fragilities, while DR Congo demonstrated against Portugal that they can pose problems for top sides. This World Cup 2026 fixture is scheduled for Wednesday 24 June 2026, kicking off at 03:00.