Botswana vs Congo Prediction Africa Cup of Nations 30.12.2025
Botswana vs Congo Prediction Africa Cup of Nations
Botswana vs Congo Prediction and Betting Tips for the final matchday of Group D at the Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 19:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on 4Seven and Channel 4. This decisive encounter takes place at the Al Barid Stadium in Rabat, where Botswana sits at the bottom of the table with zero points while DR Congo holds four. It is a classic David vs Goliath scenario, but the Zebras are playing for nothing but national pride after their early exit. In this article, you’ll discover Statistical Association Football Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.
- Botswana has failed to score a single goal in their first two AFCON 2025 matches.
- The Zebras have lost five consecutive games in Africa Cup of Nations history.
- DR Congo remains unbeaten in this edition with one win and one draw.
- The Leopards have kept four clean sheets in their last six competitive outings.
- Cédric Bakambu is one goal away from becoming the joint-top scorer in DR Congo history.
- Botswana has never managed to score a goal in five previous meetings against DR Congo.
DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre expressed strong optimism regarding the growth of African football ahead of their AFCON opener against Zambia. Highlighting improvements in infrastructure and the inspiration drawn from Morocco’s World Cup success, Desabre confirmed his squad is fully prepared for the challenge. Competing in Group F, the Leopards aim to demonstrate the continent's rising competitive standards through a disciplined and powerful performance.
| GK | Phoko |
| DF | Velaphi, Gaolaolwe, Ditlhokwe, Johnson |
| MF | Ditsele, Mohutsiwa Ratshukudu, Orebonye, Seakanyeng |
| FW | Kebatho |
| GK | M'Pasi |
| DF | Kayembe, Tuanzebe, Mbemba, Wan-Bissaka |
| MF | Moutoussamy, Sadiki, Mukau |
| FW | Elia, Bongonda, Bakambu |
Backing Congo to win by at least two goals feels like the most logical play given the current state of both camps. Botswana has looked completely toothless in Morocco, failing to find the net in over 180 minutes of football. Their defensive line is brave but eventually crumbles under sustained pressure, which is exactly what the Leopards provide. With Cédric Bakambu chasing a historic goal-scoring record, expect the visitors to stay aggressive even if they take an early lead. Congo has a habit of starting fast, and if they find an opening goal in the first half, Botswana will be forced to commit men forward, leaving gaps for the pace of Bongonda to exploit. The Zebras have lost their last two matches by a combined score of 4-0, and another multi-goal defeat seems inevitable against a team of this caliber.
Congo Last Match Highlights
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FAQ – Botswana vs Congo Prediction
Who is the favorite to win between Botswana and Congo?
DR Congo enters this match as heavy favorites due to their unbeaten run and Botswana’s failure to score or earn points in the tournament so far.
Where can I watch the Botswana vs Congo live?
The Botswana vs Congo AFCON match will be broadcast live on 4Seven and Channel 4.
What time does Botswana vs Congo start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 (GMT) on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Can Botswana still qualify for the next round?
No, Botswana has already been mathematically eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after losing their first two group games.
