DR Congo vs South Sudan Prediction: Sebastien Desabre men will rely heavily on their home support to obtain all the points here

DR Congo will get off to a flying start when they host South Sudan at the Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte Stadium on Saturday in a must-win game for both sides. Group I is the only group where any of the teams can make it to the AFCON Tournament, and the decisiveness of this encounter makes it even harder for both teams.

FIFA Ranking: 69th

Last five matches: LLWDW

Since the appointment of Sebastien Desabre, DR Congo have won twice and lost once. Even though they lost their first two games, the French man gave them renewed hope as they push towards advancing to the AFCON competition next year.

DR Congo regained control of the group when they scored twice against Gabon. Goals from Tshibola and Fiston Mayele helped secure the important three points on the road.

DR Congo have picked up seven points from a possible fifteen, and they’ll need the maximum points here to qualify for the next phase.

FIFA Ranking: 131st

Last five games: LWLWL

The Bright Stars have managed just two victories since the qualifiers began and head here following a (0-3) defeat against Mauritania at home. South Sudan, who have won twice over their previous thirteen games in all competitions, are mathematically still in the race for the AFCON CUP even though they occupy the last spot on the log. South Sudan have let in eight goals while scoring three times.

The Bright Stars have everything to play for against their opponent, but they’ll be lucky to get a goal here.

Their recent meeting ended in a (2-1) victory for Sudan at home. DR Congo are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions, winning three and sharing the spoils once. They have scored in each of their last four games and head here as the favorite. On the other hand, South Sudan have won twice since August 2021. They head here following a disastrous (0-3) defeat at home against Mauritania. This is one of the toughest groups in the competition, and I think DR Congo will rely heavily on home advantage to advance. They have some top-quality players in their lineup, like Bakambu, Mayele, Kakuta, Masuaku, Wissa, and Mbemba, to mention a few. We expect a fantastic performance from them.

This game will witness more than two goals for 2.38.

DR Congo might even secure a halftime victory here for 2.36.

Good luck!