Zambia vs Congo Prediction: The Chipolopolo will be comfortable on their ground

On Friday, the Chipolopolo of Zambia will face off against Congo Brazzaville at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. Zambia will be hopeful of a better outing this time after finishing third in 2022, the same as Congo Republic, who failed to win any of their games.

Zambia

FIFA Ranking: 81st

Last five matches: WLWDW

The Chipolopolo of Zambia head here with a commanding performance against Uganda, scoring three times to make up for their slim (1-0) defeat against Egypt in a friendly game.

The Cooper Bullets return to the AFCON tournament for the first time since 2015. Zambia secured thirteen points from a possible eighteen, winning the group ahead of a robust Ivory Coast side.

Patson Daka has been in blistering form for Zambia in the qualifiers, scoring five goals to send his side to the AFCON competition next year.

Avram Grant's men will be desperate to prove themselves in time for the tournament next year, and we might be here for a game of the year.

Congo

FIFA Ranking: 106th

Last five games: LLWDL

The Red Devils form has retrogressed over the years, and after a poor run in the AFCON Qualifier, Congo Brazzaville won’t be heading to the Tournament next year. They ended their campaign in third spot, picking up seven points from a combined eighteen.

Congo have some top-quality players but have failed to work as a team in recent games. Their most recent encounter ended in a (2-2) draw away from home.

Congo's last appearance in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier earned them a fourth-place finish, securing three points from a possible eighteen.

Expert Betting Tips

Their last two meetings ended in a (1-1) share of the spoils. Zambia are a top side but are yet to feature in any World Cup Cup tournament. The 2012 AFCON winners have an experienced coach who understands African football, and we think they’ll outperform their opponents. At the same time, Congo Brazzaville won’t be a workover because they are capable of getting one or two goals. Home advantage counts in this competition, and we think Zambia will secure the maximum points for 1.59.

We also expect both teams to get a goal apiece here for 2.40.

Lastly, Zambia will win and score more than a goal for 1.85.

Good luck!