Expert Opinion: DR Congo vs. Senegal

The upcoming match between DR Congo and Senegal on 2025-09-09 at 16:00 is anticipated to be a tightly contested affair. Both teams have shown defensive solidity in recent matches, which is reflected in the high odds for low-scoring outcomes. The prediction for “Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half” at 98.50 and “Under 5.5 Cards” at 98.40 suggests a cautious approach from both sides, with minimal aggressive play expected.

Prediction Analysis

The likelihood of no goals being scored in the first half is exceptionally high, with odds of 98.30 for “Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half.” This indicates that both teams might adopt a defensive strategy initially, possibly to assess each other’s tactics before committing more aggressively.

The prediction for “Sum of Goals Under 2” at 84.10 and “Under 2.5 Goals” at 74.90 aligns with the expectation of a low-scoring match. The average goals scored per game standing at 0.83 further supports this outlook, suggesting that both DR Congo and Senegal have been conservative in their attacking efforts.

For those interested in card predictions, “Under 4.5 Cards” is priced at 80.00, indicating a moderate likelihood of limited bookings during the match. However, “Yellow Cards” at an average of 2.43 suggests that there might be some cautionary actions taken by the referees.

The odds for “Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half” at 68.60 and “Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half” at 67.80 suggest that Senegal might be more cautious in the first half, while DR Congo could adopt a more defensive stance in the latter stages of the game.

On the other hand, “Home Team To Score In 1st Half” is priced at 66.10, indicating a slight edge for DR Congo to break the deadlock early if they decide to take an attacking approach from the outset.

Finally, “Under 1.5 Goals” at 60.80 presents a significant opportunity for bettors favoring a very low-scoring outcome, reflecting the defensive nature anticipated in this encounter.