On the second matchday in Group A host Egypt receives the underdogs of DR Congo. The Pharaohs started the tournament in style with a victory against Zimbabwe. In front of about 70,000 spectators in Cairo, the opening match was won, albeit with only 1: 0. In view of the numerous chances of the Egyptians, the result would have turned out to be significantly higher if the chances were better exploited.

Today’s Football Prediction Egypt vs DR Congo

In their first game against Uganda, the leopards once again received a surprise surprise defeat and must now score if the return flight to their homeland is not scheduled after the group stage. In the case of Egypt against DR Congo, the tip is that the home side will be victorious and top scorer Mohamed Salah scores a goal. Already in the first match, the striker failed just a few times and his scoring in the jersey of the national team is over 60 percent. The Egypt against DR Congo prediction provides for a deployment of five units.

Egypt – Statistics & Current Form

Egypt lost 2-1 to Cameroon’s selection at the final Africa Cup of Nations in the final. At the current home tournament, the next title after 2010 should be achieved. At that time ended a series of three successes in a row. The opening match against the Warriors was a first successful step from the point of view of the outcome, but the lack of efficiency in the final would be a problem for stronger opponents. However, the appearance of Mohamed Salah was positive for Egypt. Although he scored no hit, but a possible season fatigue was not noticeable. The long season with the Reds from Liverpool apparently does not affect his physique.

In addition, the defensive presented in expected stable form. Thanks to various players like Ahmed El Mohamady or Mohamed Elneny kicking in British leagues, Zimbabwe’s players were only allowed two direct shots in the game. The fact that the defensive works so well in Egypt is, moreover, certainly a merit of coach Javier Aguirre. The Uruguayan is of course predestined in view of its origin, that in the Egyptian selection as possible is always zero. In the second match, Egypt will also play again for victory, as the upcoming opponent is playfully weaker occupied and a renewed threes would open the door to qualifying for the playoffs already barrage wide.

Goalkeeper Trézéguet of Kasimpasa from Istanbul also confirmed his good performances in the Süper Lig during the attack. After all, Trézéguet scored nine goals and was the most successful striker on the side of the Bosphorus club. In addition to his respectable scoring, the 24-year-old has a strong game intelligence: read on as many templates – fourth best value in the top Turkish league. Trézéguet has proved once before in the opening game that the hosts will not only have to rely on Salah for the attack. In the match between Egypt and DR Congo, the odds for another goal from him are also of interest.

Expected formation of Egypt:
➤ El-Shenawy – Ashraf – El Mohamady – Hegazy – Alaa – Said – Elneny – Hamed – Mohsen – Salah – Trezguet

Last matches of Egypt:

⚽️ 21.06.2019 – Egypt vs. Zimbabwe 1: 0 (Africa Cup)
⚽️ 16.06.2019 – Egypt vs. Guinea 3: 1 (friendly)
⚽️ 13.06.2019 – Egypt vs. Tanzania 1: 0 (friendly)
⚽️ 26.03.2019 – Nigeria Vs. Egypt 1: 0 (friendly)
⚽️ 23.03.2019 – Niger vs. Egypt 1: 1 (Africa Qualification)

DR Congo – Statistics & Current Form

The continent’s second largest country started the tournament with a 0-2 draw against Uganda. The eleven captain Youssuf Mulumbu of Celtic occupy the last place in the group. Of a secret favorite role described in many places was not much to see. The defeat was earned instead. The Congo is taking part in the tournament for the 19th time and managed to win the World Cup after all. However, the success has set some rust, as this 1974 succeeded in the World Cup in Germany. It was the first time that a black African country had won the ticket to a football World Cup. However, the leopards were defeated, among others, by Yugoslavia with 0: 9, which was the highest bankruptcy in the history of the country to date.

Actually, the country could put together a very powerful force, if you realize how many top players there are in Europe with Congolese roots. There are the two strikers Romelu Lukaku or Michy Batshuayi, who play for Belgium or the Bleus playing Steven N’Zoni only three examples of many. In the past, however, most talented players with Congolese backgrounds have decided against the country, as a run of the leopard promises significantly less prestige.

But there are also players who have not closed the courts of the domestic association. This mainly concerns Cedric Bakambu, who was born in France and is under contract with the current Chinese Super League leaders, Beijing Guonin. After Bakambu went through the various national youth teams of France, the striker now plays for four years for the Congo. The attacker is undoubtedly the best scorer in the jersey of the team of manager Florent Ibenge and has a yield of eight goals in 19 missions. That the form should currently vote normally, show his performance in China. There Bakambu meets this season so far at will: read on four goals after four league games and two goals in the FA Cup in two inserts.

Two more goals in the jersey of the national team contributed to Yannick Bolasie. However, the left winger of the Belgian record champion RSC Anderlecht has almost twice as many internationals under his belt. From the two players but it is clear that the Congo has quite playful quality in the offensive. This also meant that, for example, the top scorer of the last African Cup, the attacker Junior Kabananga, it did not make it into the squad. The previous verdict also applies to the defensive, for whose stability, especially the center-back Christian Luyindama of Galatasaray and Marcel Tisserand of VfL Wolfsburg are responsible.

Expected formation of DR Congo:
➤ Matampi – Mpeko – Nekadio – Tisserand – Masuaku – Mbemba – Mulumbu – M’Poku – Mputu – Bolasie – Bakambu

Last matches of DR Congo:

⚽️ 22.06.2019 – DR Congo vs. Uganda 0-2 (Africa Cup)
⚽️ 15.06.2019 – Kenya Vs. DR Congo 1: 1 (Friendlies)
⚽️ 09.06.2019 – DR Congo vs. Burkina Faso 0: 0 (friendlies)
⚽️ 24.03.2019 – DR Congo vs. Liberia 1: 0 (Africa Qualification)
⚽️ 18.11.2018 – Congo Vs. DR Congo 1: 1 (Africa Qualifiers)

Egypt vs DR Congo Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights

The last duel took place more than seven years ago and ended in a goalless draw. Overall, the countries have faced each other so far seven times and the only success of the Congo dates back to the year 1974 and is thus a whopping 45 years back. Otherwise, the North Africans are clearly ahead by five wins. Even in the coming encounter between Egypt and DR Congo, the odds are the hosts little hesitant to the role of favorites.

Egypt vs DR Congo Our Best Betting Prediction Explained

Egypt is hosting the Africa Cup for the fifth time in history. When the country last settled the competition, the Egyptian selection triumphed at the end. This is an outcome that is also not unlikely in this year’s edition. The squad of coach Florent Ibenge has a strong squad, in which, of course, Mohamed Salah stands out again. The exceptional striker will burn more in the second match to a goal, as he was denied in the first group match against Zimbabwe.

Key Facts – Egypt vs DR Congo Tips

🔻 Congo triumphed in 1968 and 1972 at the Africa Cup
🔻 Egypt defeated Zimbabwe 1-0
🔻 Leopards have not won against the hosts for 45 years
🔻 Pharaohs are record winners in the Africa Cup with seven titles in nine finals

The Congo, for its part, disappointed on their first appearance and conceded a 0-2 defeat to Uganda. Although the country is in 46th place in the world rankings and is better placed compared to Egypt eleven ranks, but the Pharaohs should win the encounter. The team is individually better positioned and put in the prelude in contrast to the leopard a largely solid performance. That the DR Congo comes to the quarter-finals, as it did two years ago, is unlikely after the weak start. In addition, the Egyptian team has of course again the frenetic fans on his side. For the match between Egypt and DR Congo, the prediction includes another home win as well as Mohamed Salah’s goal.

Betting Prediction: 1 and Salah score
Odds: 2.23