DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Prediction, Picks, Lineups for World Cup 2026

DR Congo and Uzbekistan will meet in Atlanta for one of Group K’s simultaneous finales this Saturday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Leopards of DR Congo can clinch Round-of-32 qualification with a win.

The first-time opponents are each seeking their first World Cup victories. DR Congo holds 1 point in Group K thanks to a notable 1-1 draw with Portugal on Matchday 1, though the Leopards’ subsequent 1-0 loss to Colombia makes it imperative to win tonight. Uzbekistan is 0-0-2 but retains an outside chance to qualify.

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DR Congo vs Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Saturday, June 27

How to watch DR Congo vs., Uzbekistan: FS1 (English) / Universo (Spanish)

Kickoff Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia

Group: Group K

DR Congo could be one of nine African teams to potentially reach the Round of 32, a possible coup for CAF’s underrated football. Cape Verde and Ghana put on defensive clinics against Spain and England, respectively. Egypt has a decent path to the Round of 16. Now, it’s time for DR Congo to try to make history.

The Leopards are not as solid across the pitch as Morocco, Ghana, or Cape Verde. DR Congo’s midfield couldn’t win much possession against Colombia on Matchday 2, letting the Coffee Growers harvest offense in 58% of the bout. Does Uzbekistan see a weakness to attack in DR Congo’s midfield?

If Uzbekistan is confident, you wouldn’t know it from how the White Wolves have fared in their first World Cup. When the squad has been forced into forward numbers, everything has fallen apart, leading to a -7 goal differential.

A draw helps neither of tonight’s teams qualify. DR Congo has to set its defense-first habits aside, while Uzbekistan must awaken its attack while solving problems elsewhere.

Which team can adapt quickly enough to qualify while Colombia and Portugal are busy battling to win Group K?

DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: Favorite to Win, Spread, Total Goals – Saturday, June 27

Here are the full payouts for the DR Congo vs Uzbekistan match on PrizePicks.

• Winner Payout: DR Congo - 1.61x | Tie – 3.7 | Uzbekistan - 4.76x
• Spread: DR Congo -1.5 (3.03x)
• Total Goals: 2.5 (Over - 2.12x | Under - 1.66x)
• Both Teams to Score: Yes 2x | No 1.75x

Tonight's 2.5 total goal projection and a 1.66x payout for the under suggest that a low-scoring match is likely.

Payouts show potential returns on correct Team Picks predictions. A 2x payout returns $200 on a $100 entry. Lower multipliers reflect more likely outcomes. Payouts are live as of writing and subject to change.

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DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Spread Prediction for World Cup 2026 

When making your World Cup 2026 predictions on PrizePicks, take note of key trends, stats, and player news on the DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan clash in Atlanta this evening. 

Uzbekistan manager Fabio Cannavaro is making changes. He is projected to run a five-across back line in the DR Congo match, rather than the 3-4-2-1 shape that the White Wolves often opt for. Cannavaro switched keepers in mid-tournament, sitting Utkir Yusupov in favor of Abduvohid Nematov.

The switch made things worse when Uzbekistan lost 5-0 to Portugal. Ronaldo, teased for his effort against DR Congo, used that matchup against Nematov to score 2 goals. Nematov was serving strikers the fountain of youth, yet it’s unclear whether the 35-year-old Yusupov will return to the box.

If the White Wolves’ back line was bad enough to wake Ronaldo up, it could be feasted on by a corps of younger Leopards in tonight’s skirmish. Forward Yoane Wissa of Newcastle United, who scored last Wednesday’s equalizer on Portugal, is a threat to tally against Uzbekistan’s dicey goalkeeping.

DR Congo will get a rare share of possession time against a Uzbekistan shape that’s more conservative than ever. The Leopards haven’t had that experience at the 2026 World Cup. In fact, they didn’t hoard possession while going 0-1-1 in friendlies. Do the Leopards know how to pour it on?

The last time DR Congo hogged the ball in a FIFA match was a 4-1 win over South Sudan last September. Cédric Bakambu, who’ll start next to Wissa in the Leopards’ 5-3-2 shape, netted the winning brace for a squad that held the ball for 74% of the World Cup qualifier without allowing many counters.

Uzbekistan isn’t fast enough to generate quick counters, ranking 42nd in average pace at the World Cup. The White Wolves may have to rely on set pieces. Users who pick DR Congo on the spread will count on Uzbekistan staying poor under pressure. They’ll also likely trust Wissa’s forward duo to dominate the match.

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DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Lineups for World Cup 2026 – Saturday, June 27

Check out the projected DR Congo vs Uzbekistan lineups for tonight's FIFA World Cup group stage match. Projected lineups are not official and are based on historical data. 

DR Congo Lineup vs. Uzbekistan Tonight

Projected Formation: 5-3-2

• Goalkeeper: Lionel Mpasi-Nzau
• Defense: Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Steve Kapuadi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Arthur Masuaku
• Midfield: Noah Sadiki, Samuel Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe
• Forward: Cédric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa

Uzbekistan Lineup vs. DR Congo Tonight

Projected Formation: 5-4-1 (from 3-4-2-1)

• Goalkeeper: Abduvohid Nematov
• Defense: Abdukodir Khusanov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Behruzjon Karimov, Sherzod Nasrulloev
• Midfield: Azizjon Ganiev, Odildzhon Khamrobekov, Otabek Shukurov, Abbosbek Fayzullayev
• Striker: Eldor Shomurodov

Pregame projections vary on whether Nematov or Utkir Yusupov will start in goal.

DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Picks, Player Stats for World Cup: Saturday, June 27

Tonight’s player profiles in World Cup 2026 picks are headlined by forward Cedric Bakambu of DR Congo, his teammate Aaron Wan-Bissaka on the back line, and Uzbekistan’s striker Eldor Shomurodov.

DR Congo F Cedric Bakambu vs. Uzbekistan 

Cedric Bakambu Projections via PrizePicks: 0.5 Goals (Demon), 1.5 Shots (Goblin)

• Bakambu, while scoreless thus far, has been more active on the attack than his linemate Wissa, leading the Leopards with 91 offers to receive through two matches.
• The veteran striker tallied 4 goals and added 2 assists in nine qualifying appearances.
• Bakambu’s meager total of 3 shot attempts at the 2026 World Cup is in the context of the team’s uphill battles against Portugal and Colombia.
• He’ll be encouraged to strike if Uzbekistan’s porous defense continues, as Uzbekistan has surrendered 13 on-target shots thus far.

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DR Congo RB Aaron Wan-Bissaka vs. Uzbekistan

Aaron Wan-Bissaka Projections via PrizePicks: 2.5 Tackles (Demon), 0.5 Fouls (Goblin)

• Wan-Bissaka’s pick of Less (0.5) fouls may merit consideration due to his clean style. The right-back has only committed 1 foul at the 2026 World Cup, a sign of trouble for Uzbekistan’s set-piece hopes.
• The West Ham defender committed just 2 fouls in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
• Wan-Bissaka has won the ball on 4 tackles in two Group K contests.
• The 28-year-old defender has been creative with the football too, attempting 57 passes and executing 3 crosses.

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Uzbekistan ST Eldor Shomurodov vs. DR Congo

Eldor Shomurodov Projections via PrizePicks: 1.5 Shots on Target, 0.5 Fouls Drawn (Goblin)

• Shomurodov failed to adapt to Mexico City’s thin air on Matchday 1, joining his teammates in a flurry of high misses and attempt-ending crosses that sailed out of play.
• The first game at sea level didn’t go much better for Shomurodov, who missed the target on his only shot in Uzbekistan’s 5-goal loss to Portugal in Houston.
• The 30-year-old team captain has 39 goals in 77 national-team caps.
• Shomurodov has drawn 4 fouls through 2 contests.

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Group K rivals must play for the win when DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan kicks off in Atlanta, providing high drama on the last night of group stage play at World Cup 2026.

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