Egypt vs DR Congo prediction, odds, expert football betting tips and best bets for AFCON Round of 16
Having qualified for the knockout stage by the skin of their teeth, Egypt looks to make the most of their renewed life as they take on the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.
Needing to win their group stage finale against Cape Verde to ensure themselves of a knockout stage, Egypt played to a wild 2-2 draw which featured a stoppage-time goal for both nations.
Appearing to have been potentially eliminated by that adverse result, they were rescued when Ghana face-planted by conceding two stoppage-time goals to Mozambique in a 2-2 draw of their own, giving Egypt a second chance at the competition at the death.
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The 2021 finalists must continue without injured talisman Mohamed Salah, matched up against Group F runners-up DR Congo who played to draws in all three group matches, including an impressive 1-1 result against title hopefuls Morocco in which the Leopards really should have come away with a win.
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While betting on draws by the moneyline always comes with an inherent risk of chaos, especially in this bonkers AFCON tournament, everything points to these two teams finishing level.
The two sides played to six draws in six combined group stage matches, a truly astonishing run of level scorelines. Both teams struggled mightily from a finishing perspective — Egypt couldn't seem to get out of their way at times and will be missing Mohamed Salah, while DR Congo finished the group stage with just two goals despite ripping off 44 shots worth 5.01 xG.
It will be hard work for either team to find a winner. Egypt should come away with a win, even in the
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