Congo DR vs Mali Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | International Friendlies 2025

The visitors were the better side last time around.

The Congo DR national football team are all set to lock horns with the Mali national football team in an international friendly fixture. The interesting contest between the two teams will take place at the Stade de la Source.

The Congo DR national team will be an interesting side to look at as they will be coming in with a different approach to outplay the opponents. To date, they have only been able to defeat Mali once, but they have held them to a draw a few times. Congo DR will be looking for a win here so that they can feel more confident going forward.

The Mali national football team will be coming in with confidence as they are in good form at the moment. They will be looking to carry on with their form, but they might try some different set plays to outplay their opponents. They have not secured a win over Congo DR in their last three meetings against them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Orleans, France
• Stadium: Stade de la Source
• Date: Thursday, June 5
• Kick-off Time: 23:30 IST/ 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Congo DR: W-L-L-W-W

Mali: D-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Cedric Bakambu (Congo DR)

The Real Betis forward will be leading the attacking front for the Congo DR national football team. Cedric Bakambu is in decent form and will surely play a crucial role in this match. He will be looking to step up and might come out as a game-changer for his side in the upcoming friendly game.

Kamory Doumbia (Mali)

From controlling the midfield to being a lethal player in the attacking front, Kamory Doumbia is going to be a crucial part of his national football team in their upcoming friendly fixture. He controls the midfield well and also contributes in attack with full force, which can be useful for his side.

Match Facts

• Mali have not lost any of their last nine fixtures.
• They have scored 10 goals in their last three games.
• Congo DR are on a two-match victory run.

Congo DR vs Mali: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw
• Cedric Bakambu to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both Mali and Congo DR are fit to be in action for the friendly match.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

Congo DR won: 1

Mali won: 3

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Congo DR predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Bertaud (GK); Kayembe, Mbemba, Batubinsika, Masuaku; Pickel, Moutoussamy, Kayembe; Elia, Bakambu, Wissa

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

Djigui Diarra (GK); Diakite, Keita, Niakate, Dante; Coulibaly, Dieng; Bissouma, Doumbia, Dorgeles; Sylla

Match Prediction

The upcoming friendly fixture will be an opportunity for both sides to try some different set plays for the betterment of their teams. The Congo DR vs Mali international friendly fixture is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Congo DR 2-2 Mali

Telecast Details

TBD

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