AFCON 2023: DR Congo vs Guinea: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :January 31, 2024 at 8:22 AM

Modified at :January 31, 2024 at 8:22 AM

DR Congo come into this match after beating 5-time champions Egypt

Despite missing chief playmaker Gael Kakuta, DR Congo secured a victory over Egypt with Meschack Elia scoring in the thirty-seventh minute. The game went into extra time after Egypt equalized through a questionable penalty in the first half.

With neither team scoring in the additional thirty minutes, the match was decided by penalties. Egypt reduced to 10 men in extra time, faced a setback as their goalkeeper, Mohamed Gabal, had to take a spot-kick and missed, resulting in Congo DR winning 8-7 in the shootout.

In their knockout clash, Guinea encountered Equatorial Guinea, and as the match approached the end of stoppage time with a 0-0 deadlock, a dramatic twist unfolded.

Mohamed Bayo emerged as the hero for Guinea, scoring a late winner. Equatorial Guinea, reduced to ten men after Federico Bikoro’s second-half dismissal, also faced the setback of a missed penalty. This turn of events ultimately secured Guinea’s victory in a closely contested encounter.

Kick-Off:

Saturday; 3 February 2024, 08:00 PM GMT (01:30 AM IST)

Location: Alassane Ouattara Stadium

Form

DR Congo (all Competitions): D-D-L-D-W

Guinea (all Competitions): W-D-W-L-W

Players to watch

Yoane Wissa (DR Congo)

Wissa stands out for his remarkable physicality, showcasing a well-rounded balance of speed, strength, energy, and endurance. This versatility allows him to excel in various positions on the field, complemented by his tactical adaptability and intelligence. Notably agile, Wissa demonstrates quick stops, starts, and direction changes, making him resilient against challenges and adept at maintaining possession.

Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)

Guinea have their main man fully fit and ready to improve the attacking structure of the team. The prolific striker Serhou Guirassy, has been a standout performer in the Bundesliga this season. Despite his notable success, he has made only two appearances in the four AFCON matches played so far. Anticipate an increased involvement from him in the upcoming match. He has developed into a bona fide penalty box predator, converting his goals with unerring efficiency.

Match facts

Although DR Congo only managed to qualify with 3 points from the group stage, this team is unbeaten so far in the tournament.
With 4 points under their belt in the group stage, Guinea secured a spot in the latter stages as one of the best third-placed teams.
DR Congo have won last four meetings between the two sides.

Injury and Team News

DR Congo has only one injury concern, Edo Kayembe is out till mid of next month, rest all players will be available for the match. On the other hand, Guinea have no injury concerns heading into this match.

Head-to-Head

Matches – 7

DR Congo – 4

Guinea – 2

Draws – 1

Predicted lineup for DR Congo vs Guinea

DR Congo predicted lineup

Mpasi; Kalulu, Mbemba, Batubinsika, Masuaku; Pickel, Moutoussamy; Silas, Kakuta, Kalala; Wissa

Guinea predicted lineup

Kone; Sylla, Jeanvier, Diakhaby, Diakite; S. Sylla, Diawara, Konate, Guilavogui; Camara, Guirassy

Match prediction for DR Congo vs Guinea

DR Congo have yet to secure a victory within regular ninety minutes in any of their AFCON 2023 games. Despite this, they enter the quarter-final clash against Guinea as the marginal favourites to advance. The upcoming match is anticipated to be closely contested, adding an element of uncertainty to the outcome as both teams vie for a spot in the next stage of the tournament.

Prediction: DR Congo 2-1 Guinea

Telecast for DR Congo vs Guinea

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports

US – beIN Sports

Nigeria – NTA

AFCON 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here

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