D.R. Congo vs Benin Prediction
The Africa Cup of Nations Group D fixture between DR Congo and Benin will be contested on Tuesday, 23 December 2025, at 15:30 GMT+3. The encounter is scheduled to take place at Stade Al Barid and carries significant importance for both sides as they seek to establish momentum in the opening phase of the competition. DR Congo arrive in a confident mood following a 2:0 victory over Zambia in their most recent outing, while Benin come under pressure after a 0:3 defeat to Burkina Faso.
We have assessed head-to-head indicators and team news before setting out our AFCON betting tips for a very confident pick in the AFCON matches.
Main Betting tip: Both teams score? No
The defensive discipline exhibited by DR Congo in recent fixtures makes “Both teams do not score” a plausible selection. DR Congo have been difficult to break down and recorded a clean sheet in their most recent match. Benin’s recent heavy defeat to Burkina Faso raises questions about their offensive confidence and ability to penetrate a well-organised DR Congo backline. While Benin can be competitive, the form differential and the visiting side’s recent defensive performances suggest that DR Congo can keep Benin at bay in this fixture.
Betting Tip 2: DR Congo Win
DR Congo have entered this fixture in excellent form, recording five wins from their last five matches across all competitions. They have demonstrated consistency and defensive solidity recently, not conceding in their latest victory. Benin, by contrast, have shown a mixed profile with three wins and two defeats across their last five matches. Head-to-head history also favours DR Congo: in the last three meetings between the sides, DR Congo have recorded two wins and one draw. Considering DR Congo’s current run, the comparative recent form and the psychological advantage of their head-to-head record, DR Congo are the clear favourites to take the three points.
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Betting Tip 3: Correct Score 1-0
A conservative correct-score forecast of 1:0 in favour of DR Congo aligns with the combination of a tight defensive performance from the hosts and a marginally superior attacking output. This outcome recognises DR Congo as favourites while acknowledging that matches at this stage of a tournament can be closely contested and decided by a single moment of quality or a set-piece.
Statistics for DR Congo vs Benin
DR Congo team news!
Manager/Coach: Sébastien Desabre
DR Congo arrive in the Africa Cup of Nations fixture having won their most recent match 2:0 against Zambia. Their recent form across all competitions is exemplary: five matches, five wins, no draws and no defeats. In the context of recent AFCON matches spanning the previous season and the current campaign, their record comprises two wins, one draw and two defeats over the last five AFCON fixtures. This indicates a side that can produce strong sequences of form but has at times struggled in continental tournament settings. The managerial slot is noted as “-” in the provided data; regardless of the identity of the coach, the team currently displays momentum and confidence that will underpin their approach to this match.
Benin team news!
Manager/Coach: Gernot Roh
Benin’s most recent result is a 0:3 loss to Burkina Faso, a result that will have dented confidence ahead of this key Group D fixture. Over their last five matches in all competitions, Benin have recorded three wins and two defeats, which suggests they can be moderate in form but lack consistency. In AFCON-specific matches covering the previous season and current campaign, Benin’s five-match sequence shows one win, three draws and one loss, indicating that they are often hard to beat in tournament play but may lack the cutting edge required to secure wins against superior opposition. The team’s manager is listed as “-” in the provided dataset.
H2H statistics
The recent head-to-head record between DR Congo and Benin favours DR Congo. In the last three meetings across all competitions, DR Congo have recorded two wins and there has been one draw; Benin have not recorded a win in those encounters. The most recent direct meeting resulted in a 2:0 victory for DR Congo. This historical edge, while not determinative, suggests tactical and perhaps psychological advantages for DR Congo when preparing for matches against Benin.
Last results — DR Congo
Across their last five matches in all competitions, DR Congo have been in superb form: 5 wins, 0 draws, 0 defeats. Their current form suggests a team that is confident, defensively organised and capable of converting chances when they arise.
Last results — Benin
In the most recent sequence of five matches in all competitions, Benin have posted 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. The mixture of positive results and recent setbacks indicates variability in performance levels; they are capable of producing strong displays, but consistency remains an issue.
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Conclusion
On balance, DR Congo enter this Africa Cup of Nations Group D fixture as the favourites. Their excellent recent run across all competitions, positive head-to-head history against Benin and demonstrated defensive reliability make them the more likely winners. Benin possess the capacity to cause problems and have shown resilience in tournament play, but their recent heavy defeat and the comparative form differential reduce their likelihood of taking points on this occasion. Final recommendation: favour DR Congo to win (1), with a strong probability of a narrow scoreline such as 1:0.
