Group stage · Group K · #70
DR Congo v Uzbekistan
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
The goals, minute by minute
- 10'Eldor ShomurodovGoal · 0-1
- 68'Yoane WissaPenalty · 1-1
- 78'Fiston MayeleGoal · 2-1
- 90'+1'Yoane WissaGoal · 3-1
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
DR Congo (56th FIFA) vs Uzbekistan (50th FIFA) · battle for 3rd place
Level of the teams
- DR Congo: physical and battling, back at a World Cup after decades, with some good European-level players.
- Uzbekistan: World Cup debutant, organized and physical, also limited in pedigree.
Key factors
- A very even match between two similar-level teams.
- Both fight for 3rd place and a possible best-third qualification.
- DR Congo is a bit more physical; Uzbekistan more organized.
Prediction
Most likely result: 1-1 draw (alternative: 1-0 DR Congo)
- DR Congo win: 38%
- Draw: 30%
- Uzbekistan win: 32%
Player to watch: Cédric Bakambu, DR Congo's goal reference.
Final verdict, Confidence: medium-low
An even, tight match between two similar teams. DR Congo is a slight favorite on physicality, but a draw is a very possible scenario.