England vs DR Congo Prediction, Odds & Match Preview

Below, bettors can find World Cup odds and an England vs DR Congo prediction for their round of 32 fixture in Atlanta.

England vs DR Congo: World Cup Odds

England vs DR Congo: Anytime Goal Odds

DR Congo vs England Prediction

Based on England’s attacking record against low blocks and the sell-high opportunity on Congo, my England vs DR Congo prediction is the Total Under 2.5 Goals (+100).

After scoring four goals against Croatia in its opener, England struggled to create as a possession-dominant side in the final two group matches.

The Three Lions failed to score against Ghana before scoring twice against Panama.

Thomas Tuchel’s side attempted 36 shots over the two matches. Only three produced an expected goals percentage north of 20%.

England scored two goals off three expected goals in the two fixtures. However, the post-shot xG figure – measuring shots that hit the target – sat at 2.38.

Congo showed its defensive prowess as a comparable underdog on Matchday 1 against Portugal. The African outfit held the UEFA outfit to 0.65 xG and 0.53 psxG.

Against Colombia, Congo allowed only one expected goal and 1.4 post-shot xG.

I simultaneously rate the match a prime sell-high opportunity on the Congo attack. The unit scored three of its four group goals against Uzbekistan as a -150 favorite. One came from the penalty spot.

Against Portugal and Colombia, the Yoanne Wissa-led attack mustered a measly 1.05 post-shot xG, per FotMob.

Colombia held the Congo attack to only 0.08 post-shot xG. England’s defense offers the closest comparison to the South American unit over a Ruben Dias-less Portugal defense.

Lastly, both teams to score – “no” is priced at a lofty for Wednesday’s fixture. Those factors lead me to predict this clash stays under 2.5 goals in Atlanta.