South Sudan vs Democratic Republic of Congo Prediction for the Match on September 05, 2025

South Sudan vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Prediction and odds on the Match on 05 September 2025

In the seventh round of the World Championship qualification, South Sudan will play Democratic Republic of Congo at Juba Stadium. The Democratic Republic Congo side have been impressive while South Sudan are struggling. How will this game unfold? Below, I will preview this game and offer a prediction. 

South Sudan: Form and Statistics

South Sudan will play for pride in this game with a World Cup spot now looking impossible. Ahead of this fixture, this team’s last World Cup qualifying encounter ended without a win. However, South Sudan picked up their second point after six tries against Sudan, settling for a 1-1 draw. In that encounter, a last-minute David Omot Sebit strike was enough to see this team avoid a defeat after Mohamed Eisa had initially put Sudan in the lead. Meanwhile, prior encounters saw South Sudan lose to Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and Senegal where they conceded ten goals. In the standings, South Sudan sit 5th in the Group B standings with three points. 

South Sudan Team News and Lineup

Valentino Yuel has not been included in the squad for South Sudan in this September qualifier. However, Tito Okello is expected to lead the Sudanese attack with Peter Chol expected to start from the middle. Meanwhile, Rashid Toha and Samuel Taban should partner in defence with Marko starting in goal. 

South Sudan Expected Lineup

Marko; Dhata, Toha, Taban, Sebit; Gama, Tito; Pap Chol, Peter Chol, Wani; Okello

Democratic Republic of Congo: Form and Statistics

Democratic Republic of Congo enter this game in a good position and they will look to continue where they left in this qualifier. In their last World Cup qualifiers, this team picked up consecutive victories. In their match against South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo secured a 1-0 win with Theo Bongonda’s strike being the difference. However, two goals wins over Mauritania saw this team go top of Group B with Charles Pickel and Fiston Mayele strikes being instrumental. Ahead of this game, Democratic Republic of Congo have conceded only twice in this qualifier while scoring seven goals. The visitors picked 13 points out of possible 18, putting them a point ahead of Senegal and Sudan. 

Democratic Republic of Congo Team News and Lineup

Aaron Wan-Bissaka is one of the names included in the Democratic Republic of Congo squad for the World Cup qualifying games for September. Also, Yoan Wissa who just completed his move to Newcastle United from Brentford will be another name to watch out for as he leads the Leopards’ attack.

Democratic Republic of Congo Expected Lineup

Bertaud; Masuaku, Batubinsika, Mbemba, Wan-Bissaka; E. Kayembe, Moutoussamy, Pickel; Wissa, Bakambu, Banza

South Sudan vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Head-to-Head Statistics

South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo have met only once in their nations’ histories. In a game which was the first leg of this qualifier, Democratic Republic of Congo secured a 1-0 win with Theo Bongonda’s strike.

South Sudan vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Betting Tips & Odds

• Both teams have struggled in attack with fewer offensive results lately. This game has a high potential of ending with few goals after the first leg ended with just one. Under 2.5 goals has a 1.72 odds on Betway.
• South Sudan have not picked up a win in this qualifier but have done well to avoid a defeat three times. While they will look to hurt Democratic Republic of Congo, picking a point will be a huge result with odds at 3.25.
• Democratic Republic of Congo won the first leg of this game showing strength and competitiveness. Also, with the visiting team being favoured while South Sudan are struggling, a win for the visiting team is a possibility with odds at 1.37.

South Sudan vs Democratic Republic of Congo Match Prediction 05 September 2025

South Sudan have not shown any sign of competitiveness in this qualifier and this game might even be more tough with Democratic Republic Congo needing a win before their game against Senegal. However, at home stadium, South Sudan might feel confident of getting the job done having secured a win in each of their last three games at this turf. However, Democratic Republic of Congo have been on another level in this World Cup qualifier with names like Yoan Wissa and Cedric Bakambu expected to be the difference in attack for Democratic Republic of Congo. Also, South Sudan have struggled in attack, producing just two goals in six encounters. Yet, Democratic Republic of Congo performances do not look different and we should be up for a game with a lot of defensive tactics. 

Our match prediction is a win for Democratic Republic of Congo and both teams to score (no) with odds at 1.72 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is under 2.5 goals with odds at 1.72 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is a win for Democratic Republic of Congo and over 1.5 goals with odds at 1.70 on Betway bookmaker.