DR Congo vs Mauritania Prediction: Both sides will be pleased with a point apiece

On Friday, the Leopards will square off with Mauritanian at the Stade de TP Mazembe. DR Congo will be hopeful of another appearance in the AFCON tournament when they clash with the visitors tomorrow.

DR Congo

FIFA Ranking: 73rd

Last two matches: LL

Sebastien Desabre's men have lost their last two qualifying games. After a humiliating performance which saw them lose against Gabon, DR Congo lost (2-1) in Sudan. Because of these results, their coach was sacked, giving the new French coach a chance.

DR Congo used to have excellent international players but are now slightly dominated by home-based players.

Mauritania

FIFA Ranking: 103rd

Last two games: WD

The visitors have been solid in this round, with a win and a draw. Mauritania started with a (3-0) win over Sudan before sharing the spoils against Gabon on the road. Mauritania won't be a walkover in this group, as they occupy the top spot.

Mauritania squad are 90% home-based but have been playing as a team under their French coach Amir Abdou.

Expert Betting Tips

DR Congo met with the visitors in 2014, winning (1-0) at home. DR Congo haven't been impressive in their most recent games, and we are tipping both sides to settle for a draw here for 3.75.

The home side have a mixture of home-based players but have not been playing to expectations; bet on an away win or draw for 2.39.

A halftime draw might surface here for 2.01.

Good luck!