Guinea vs DR Congo Prediction: The home side have everything to play for on a neutral ground

After their unsuccessful journey in the last AFCON Tournament, Guinea will be dreaming of playing in Morocco next year and must win here against DR Congo to achieve that at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara on Saturday. The guests will play for pride here, having already booked their spot in Morocco next year, while the hosts must secure all the points here to guarantee a place. 

FIFA Ranking: 78th

Last five games: LLLWW

The Djurtus are now undefeated over their last two games—Guinea head here with back-to-back wins against a lowly-ranked Ethiopia. The victories were inspired by the performance of Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy, who is the current highest goal scorer in this competition. In both games against Ethiopia, Serhou Guirassy found the back of the net five times. 

It was a more improved display compared to their match against Tanzania on their home turf. Guinea have won twice and lost twice over their last four games in this competition. They must win here to stand a chance of making it to the tournament next year. 

FIFA Ranking: 57th

Last five matches: WWWWW

Sebastien Desabre's men continued to thrive in this competition, heading here with four consecutive victories. More recently, they stunned Tanzania on their home turf, scoring twice. DR Congo have secured a spot in AFCON 2025, having picked up twelve points from a combined twelve. 

The Leopards have not only been good in front of goal but have been defensively solid as well, marching here with five consecutive clean sheets. DR Congo are playing as a team again, and we think they’ll at least secure a point here. 

Guinea have never won against DR Congo over their previous five matches in all competitions. In fact, Guinea have suffered two losses against the guests this year alone. However, with the circumstances surrounding this game, we expect them to break the jinx. Guinea must win this fixture to stand a chance of advancing to the next round, and it won’t come on the platter of gold against a DR Congo side who have won their last five matches in all competitions.

We think this game won’t deny us goals as Guinea won’t sit back and let the guests decide the game; bet on a goal apiece here for 2.14.

We also think the second half will witness more goals since DR Congo have scored more goals after the break in three consecutive matches.

The hosts have everything to play for here while the guests will play for pride; bet on a home win or draw and BTTS for 2.90.

Good luck!