Congo DR vs Uzbekistan
Congo DR rallies to overturn early deficit
Wissa's brace seals a spirited 3-1 comeback against Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan struck first with an early goal from E. Shomurodov at 10 minutes, but Congo DR turned the tide after the break. Y. Wissa's penalty at 68 minutes sparked the comeback, followed by goals from F. Mayele and another from Wissa in stoppage time to secure a 3-1 victory. Fipster's prediction of a home win was spot on, though the margin was more emphatic than expected.
Analysis
Congo DR face Uzbekistan in a Group Stage match where the stakes are high for the African side. With only one prior World Cup appearance and a best finish at the group stage in 1974, Congo DR are eager to make their mark in this tournament.
Congo DR qualified directly with a solid campaign, finishing second in their group with 22 points and a positive goal difference. They have a squad featuring 10 players from top-five European leagues, including defenders C. Mbemba (Lille) and A. Masuaku (Lens), and attacker C. Bakambu (Real Betis). Uzbekistan, a World Cup debutant, have a squad with only one player in a top-five league, defender A. Khusanov (Manchester City). Congo DR currently sit third in their group with 1 point from 2 games, needing a win to keep knockout hopes alive, while Uzbekistan have yet to earn a point.
Recent form heavily favours Congo DR, who have averaged 1.667 points per game over the last 12 months, compared to Uzbekistan's zero points and a negative goal difference. Congo DR's attack is spearheaded by Y. Wissa, who has scored in both recent matches, supported by Arthur Masuaku's creative assists. Uzbekistan's defence has been vulnerable, conceding over four goals per game on average, which Congo DR are likely to exploit. Both teams have full squads available, so tactical execution will be key.
Prediction
Given the clear squad quality advantage and better recent form, Congo DR are predicted to take the lead by halftime with a 1-0 scoreline and extend their advantage to win 2-0 by fulltime. The match is expected to be competitive but disciplined, with around four cards likely to be shown.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Congo DR's attacking edge via Wissa and Masuaku
Wissa's clinical finishing and Masuaku's creative assists create a strong home attacking threat.
Uzbekistan's defensive vulnerability
Uzbekistan concedes over 4 goals per game on average, likely to struggle against Congo DR attack.
Wissa's recent scoring form
Wissa scored in both recent matches, indicating strong confidence and finishing form.
No key injuries reported for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so tactical choices will be decisive.
Key Takeaways
Congo DR's urgency to secure a win, combined with their superior squad and form, makes them the favourites to claim all three points against Uzbekistan. Expect a disciplined but confident performance from the African side as they aim to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
- Congo DR have 1 prior World Cup appearance, best finish: Group stage (1974).
- Uzbekistan are World Cup debutants in 2026.
- Congo DR qualified directly, finishing 2nd in their group with 22 points.
- Congo DR have 10 players in top-five European leagues; Uzbekistan have 1.
- Congo DR average 1.667 points per game in last 12 months; Uzbekistan have 0.
- Congo DR currently 3rd in group with 1 point from 2 games; must win to advance.
- Uzbekistan have conceded 7 goals in 2 group matches, showing defensive frailty.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Congo DR
Away — Uzbekistan
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
FIFA world ranking
Shomurodov
Assist: Mozgovoy
Goal Disallowed - Foul
Sadiki
Yellow Card
Khusanov
Yellow Card
Mbuku
Yellow Card
Nasrullayev
Yellow Card
Bakambu
Shukurov
Khamdamov
Moutoussamy
Yellow Card
Wissa
Penalty
Mbuku
Moutoussamy
Cipenga
Fayzullaev
Mayele
Mozgovoy
Urozov
Masuaku
Wissa
Assist: Elia
Match Statistics
Congo DR
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1L. MpasiG
- 2A. Wan-BissakaD
- 4A. TuanzebeD
- 7N. MbukuM
- 8S. MoutoussamyM
- 9B. CipengaM
- 14N. SadikiM
- 17C. BakambuF
- 20Y. WissaF
- 22C. MbembaD
- 26A. MasuakuD
Substitutes
- 3S. KapuadiD
- 5D. BatubinsikaD
- 6N. MukauM
- 10T. BongondaM
- 11G. KakutaM
- 12J. KayembeD
- 13M. EliaF
- 15A. TshibolaM
- 16T. FayuluG
- 18C. PickelM
- 19F. MayeleF
- 21M. EpoloG
- 23S. BanzaF
- 24G. KaluluD
- 25E. KayembeM
Uzbekistan
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 2A. KhusanovD
- 3K. AlijonovM
- 5R. AshurmatovD
- 6A. MozgovoyM
- 7O. ShukurovM
- 12A. Ne'matovG
- 13S. NasrullayevM
- 14E. ShomurodovF
- 17D. KhamdamovF
- 22A. FayzullaevF
- 26J. UrozovD
Substitutes
- 1U. YusupovG
- 4F. SayfiyevD
- 8J. IskanderovM
- 9O. HamrobekovM
- 10Ruslanbek JiyanovM
- 11O. O'runovM
- 15U. EshmurodovD
- 16B. ErgashevG
- 18A. AbdullayevM
- 19A. GʻaniyevM
- 20A. AmonovF
- 21I. SergeevF
- 23S. EsanovM
- 24B. KarimovD
- 25A. UlmasalievD
Congo DR
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoane Wissa | F | 99 | 8.0 | 2 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 0/1 |
| Noah Sadiki | M | 99 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Samuel Moutoussamy | M | 72 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Arthur Masuaku | D | 83 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Axel Tuanzebe | D | 99 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chancel Mbemba(C) | D | 99 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | D | 99 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| Nathanaël Mbuku | M | 72 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/2 |
| Brian Cipenga | M | 72 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6/11 |
| Lionel Mpasi Nzau | G | 99 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cédric Bakambu | F | 51 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Steve Kapuadi | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matthieu Epolo | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Edo Kayembe | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Simon Banza | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dylan Batubinsika | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gedeon Kalulu | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aaron Tshibola | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gaël Kakuta | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Timothy Fayulu | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charles Pickel | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meschak Elia | F | 27 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 0/2 |
| Ngal'ayel Mukau | M | 27 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Joris Kayembe | D | 16 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Fiston Mayele | F | 48 | 6.6 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — |
| Théo Bongonda | M | 27 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
Uzbekistan
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldor Shomurodov(C) | F | 99 | 7.0 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/3 |
| Sherzod Nasrullaev | M | 99 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| Akmal Mozgovoy | M | 82 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Rustam Ashurmatov | D | 99 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Abbosbek Fayzullaev | F | 73 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Otabek Shukurov | M | 59 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khozhiakbar Alizhonov | M | 99 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3/7 |
| Dostonbek Khamdamov | F | 59 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Jakhongir Urozov | D | 82 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abduvokhid Nematov | G | 99 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdukodir Khusanov | D | 99 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Botirali Ergashev | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Azizbek Amanov | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Avazbek Ulmasaliyev | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Farrukh Sayfiev | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sherzod Esanov | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bekhruz Karimov | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ruslanbek Jiyanov | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Utkir Yusupov | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Umarbek Eshmuradov | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulla Abdullaev | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Odiljon Khamrobekov | M | 40 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Oston Urunov | M | 26 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Igor Sergeev | F | 17 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Azizjon Ganiev | M | 40 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamshid Iskandarov | M | 17 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |