Al-Barid Stadium · Referee Ahmad Imetehaz Heeralall, Mauritius · Analysis updated 13:20 UTC
Botswana vs Congo DR Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 0.56 expected goals for Botswana and 1.72 for Congo DR, a combined total of 2.28. That distribution gives Congo DR the largest share of the 1X2 market at 66%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 40% for over 2.5 goals and 35% for both teams to score, with 0–1 the single most likely scoreline at 18%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 66% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Congo DR win
65.5% probability
Expected goals
0.56 – 1.72
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Botswana home form
3 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.
Congo DR away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Congo DR to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 66%, against 12% / 23% / 66% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 0.56 goals for Botswana and 1.72 for Congo DR, a combined 2.28 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
35%
Double chance 12
77%
Double chance X2
88%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 0–117.6%
- 0–215.1%
- 0–010.2%
- 1–19.9%
- 0–38.6%
Recent form
Botswana
- 2026-09-28T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Tunisia · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-24T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Libya · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-03-31T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Malawi · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-03-28T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Zimbabwe · 0-3 (L)
- 2025-12-30T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Congo DR · 0-3 (L)
Congo DR
- 2026-09-28T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Zimbabwe · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-24T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Equatorial Guinea · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-07-01T16:00:00.000Z · A vs England · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-06-27T23:30:00.000Z · H vs Uzbekistan · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-06-24T02:00:00.000Z · A vs Colombia · 0-1 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Africa Cup of Nations table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| 4 | Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| 1 | Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 | Congo DR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| 1 | Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 1 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 2 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 5 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 6 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Congo DR win, at 65.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 35% and over 2.5 goals at 40%.
A 66% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.