World Cup
Portugal vs Congo DR
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 - 18:00 (UK Time)
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Portugal vs Congo DR Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
Portugal opens their Group K campaign against DR Congo at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, 17 June, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The fixture brings together a tournament heavyweight and a spirited underdog story.
Led by Roberto Martínez, Portugal arrived in Houston full of confidence and genuine title ambitions after a dominant qualifying run in which they scored 20 goals across six matches.
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Prediction for Portugal vs Congo DR in the 2026 World Cup
Both national teams make their 2026 World Cup debut. This is the scenario with the most uncertainty for bettors, and the odds reflect that unpredictability.
Check our best Portugal vs Congo DR prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Portugal Win
Last updated on 16-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Portugal are the favourites to win, with 72% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Portugal vs Congo DR
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Wednesday, 17/06/2026
🕐 Time: 18:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas
Portugal: 2026 World Cup debut
Portugal make their FIFA World Cup debut, but already have 10 match(es) in 2026 during the pre-World Cup period. Their record in the 2026 campaign:
7 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)
26 goals scored (2.6 per match)
9 goals conceded (0.9 per match)
Key players for Portugal
Top scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo with 5 goal(s)
Assists: Bruno Fernandes with 2
Latest results for Portugal
10/06/2026 15:45
06/06/2026 13:45
31/03/2026 19:00
28/03/2026 21:00
16/11/2025 09:00
Congo DR: 2026 World Cup debut
Congo DR make their FIFA World Cup debut after playing 14 match(es) in 2026.
The record for Congo DR's campaign this year:
9 win(s), 3 draw(s), and 2 defeat(s)
19 goals scored (1.36 per match)
7 goals conceded (0.5 per match)
Key players for Congo DR
Top scorer: Cédric Bakambu with 4 goal(s)
Assists: Cédric Bakambu with 3 assists
Latest results for Congo DR
03/06/2026 14:00
25/03/2026 17:00
06/01/2026 11:00
30/12/2025 14:00
27/12/2025 10:00
Portugal vs Congo DR: head-to-head history
Portugal and Congo DR do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for Portugal vs Congo DR
Check the probable lineups below for the Portugal vs Congo DR prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
Portugal: Costa, Cancelo, Dias, Inácio, Mendes, Silva, Vitinha, Fernandes, Neto, Ronaldo, Leão
DR Congo: Mpasi, Wan-Bissaka, Tuanzebe, Mbemba, Masuaku, Moutoussamy, Kayembe, Kakuta, Bongonda, Elia, Wissa
Other predictions for the match
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Stats
The statistics for Portugal vs Congo DR that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3.17
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 67%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 83%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 42%
Cards
0
League: 3.25
Corners
0
League: 8.58
Home Team
Portugal
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
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0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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xG
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Congo DR
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Korea
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Czech Republic
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
South Africa
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Canada
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Qatar
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Switzerland
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scotland
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Brazil
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Morocco
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Turkey
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Paraguay
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sweden
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Japan
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Netherlands
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cape Verde
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Saudi Arabia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Spain
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Uruguay
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
France
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Iraq
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Norway
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Senegal
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Algeria
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Argentina
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Austria
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Jordan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Congo DR
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Portugal
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Croatia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
England
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Ghana
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Panama
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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