Algeria vs DR Congo Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025 Round of 16

The Fennecs dominated the proceedings when they last faced the Leopards.

The Algeria national football team are now going to battle it out against the DR Congo national football team for their round of 16 fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan will witness this high-stakes contest.

The Fennecs are coming in after winning all three of their group stage matches of the ongoing African tournament. They have been performing well and will be keen to continue their winning run of form. The Algeria national football team have capable players and are going to put up a strong fight against their opponents.

The Leopards secured a dominating 3-0 win over Botswana in their previous fixture. They have also put up some good performances in the 2025 AFCON so far, but the upcoming fixture might not be an easy one for them. They have also shown calm and composure on the field, which will be needed once again.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rabat, Morocco
• Stadium: Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan
• Date: Tuesday, January 6
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 11:00 a.m. ET/ 08:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Mahmoud Mansour
• VAR: In use

Form:

Algeria: W-D-W-W-W

Congo DR: W-D-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)

Riyad Mahrez will have an important role to play in the final third for the Algeria national football team. He is going to lead the attack from the right flank and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. In two AFCON 2025 matches, Mahrez has scored three goals and will be keen to add more to his tally.

Gaël Kakuta (Congo DR)

Gaël Kakuta is coming in after putting up a sensational performance in the previous fixture for the DR Congo national football team. The 34-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the squad for the Leopards. He scored a brace and also bagged an assist in the last game.

Match Facts

• Algeria are on a three-game winning streak.
• Congo DR are on a seven-match undefeated run.
• The Leopards have never secured a win against the Fennecs.

Algeria vs DR Congo: Betting Tips and Odds

• Algeria to win @21/20 William Hill
• Riyad Mahrez to score @27/10 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/11 BetFred

Injury and Team News

All of the selected members for both squads are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Algeria won: 2

Congo DR won: 0

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Algeria predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Zidane (GK); Chergui, Mandi, Bensebaini, Hadjam; Boudaoui, Bennacer; Mahrez, Maza, Aït-Nouri; Amoura

Congo DR predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

M’Pasi (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Masuaku; Moutoussamy; Bongonda, Kakuta, Sadiki, Elia; Bakambu

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense round of 16 fixture of the AFCON between these sides, where the Algeria national football team is likely to emerge victorious against the DR Congo national football team.

Prediction: Algeria 2-1 Congo DR

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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