Ivory Coast - DR Congo: our prediction

Ivory Coast is clearly the favorite (odds 1.13). In the last 10 matches, they won 40% of the time, but most importantly, they won 80% of their matches as favorites. At home, they score more in the first half (60% of the time > average). DR Congo has less convincing form (40% wins, 28.6% as underdogs). No information on major injuries is available, which strengthens confidence in the home victory.

Statistical analysis suggests a potentially tight defensive match. Ivory Coast lost 60% of its last 10 matches, and DR Congo also lost 60%, which may indicate offensive difficulties. DR Congo, in particular, scores little in the first half (only 42.9% of the time > average). The odds for Under 155.5 points are attractive (1.76). In a high-stakes qualification match, a cautious and defensive approach is likely, favoring a moderate total points score.