Uzbekistan have suffered four straight defeats
Fabio Cannavaro’s side have conceded eight times across their first two group games
Recommended bet: Over 1.5 DR Congo goals
DR Congo should secure their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with a victory over Uzbekistan in Atlanta as Group K wraps up.
Uzbekistan are technically still in the mix to make the last 16, but their goal difference is so bad that even a 4-0 win is unlikely to take them through. After two heavy defeats on their first World Cup appearance, the White Wolves are aiming to restore some pride before exiting the competition.
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Team news
DR Congo should flex their muscles in attack, with Real Betis forward Cedric Bakambu set to partner Newcastle’s Yoane Wissa up top. They should set up in a 3-5-2 system, with wing-backs Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Arthur Masuaku encouraged to get forward.
Uzbekistan have had the all-clear on defender Rustam Ashurmatov, and he is set to start in an unchanged lineup, despite the White Wolves suffering two comprehensive defeats.
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The stats
DR Congo beat Portugal in terms of xG generated in their World Cup opener.
Uzbekistan have faced 32 shots across their first two matches.
The White Wolves have shipped two or more goals in four straight games.
DR Congo scored five times in the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations as they secured a place in the last 16.
The Leopards overcame Cameroon, Nigeria, and Jamaica to make the World Cup finals.
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Prediction
DR Congo picked up a point against Portugal in their opener, edging that clash in terms of xG generated, before a 1-0 defeat to Colombia. With goal difference key to finishing as one of the best third-placed sides, the Leopards are in a strong position to qualify ahead of their clash with Uzbekistan.
However, this is an all-or-nothing clash for DR Congo, as a draw would send them home.
Uzbekistan shipped three goals in a defeat to Colombia before a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Portugal. They have now lost four games in a row, having fallen to defeats to the Netherlands and Canada ahead of the tournament, conceding twice in both of those losses.
DR Congo are not short on quality in forward areas, with Wissa and Bakambu offering a real threat in the final third. They should expect chances against an Uzbekistan side that has faced 32 shots across two games in North America.
While DR Congo are seen as underdogs on the world stage, it is worth noting that they made the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year. They qualified from their group after scoring five times across three matches.
DR Congo are good value for a couple of goals against a poor Uzbekistan side, which could be enough to see them advance through to the knockout rounds.
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Score prediction: DR Congo 2-0 Uzbekistan
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