| Sportsbook | Colombia | Draw | DR Congo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betovo | 1.5 | 4.31 | 7.35 |
| Zoccer | 1.5 | 4.2 | 7.75 |
| Sports Interaction | 1.51 | 4.29 | 7.08 |
| Betway | 1.48 | 4 | 6 |
| Goals | Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Best | 2.23 | 1.71 |
Colombia are one of the most entertaining attacking sides in the tournament. James Rodríguez, now settled into an advanced playmaker role, still carries the ability to pick passes that open defences with a single touch. Luis Díaz is electric on the left — his pace, direct running, and willingness to cut inside creates constant danger for any right back. Their 4-2-3-1 under Néstor Lorenzo presses high and looks to win the ball in dangerous areas. The key risk is their defensive structure when the press is bypassed — Colombia can be vulnerable in transition to quick vertical play. But against DR Congo, who are tactically less refined, Colombia should control this game comfortably. Why this matters: Colombia at 1.50 is appropriately priced for confident favourites.
DR Congo arrive as Africa’s most physical and direct team. Their 4-3-3 is built on pressing energy and direct ball-carrying through their wide forwards. Yannick Bolasie brings experience and pace on the right and can hurt any fullback going one-on-one. Chancel Mbemba anchors the backline with authority. The challenge is their tactical discipline — DR Congo can be drawn out of shape when Colombia switch play quickly and create overloads wide. Their midfield is combative but will struggle against James Rodríguez’s movement between the lines. They need an early goal to make this competitive. Why this matters: DR Congo at 7.75 is too large a price to completely ignore — they are physical and set-piece dangerous.
James Rodríguez will control the tempo and Luis Díaz will be the attacking spark. Colombia’s pressing will force DR Congo into errors in their own half and the goals will come from transitions and set-pieces. DR Congo are competitive physically but Colombia’s technical superiority in the final third will be the difference. Colombia to win to nil at ~2.10 deserves consideration — DR Congo are limited in front of goal.
Cole Gallagher covers soccer betting for WorldCupBetting.ca, specialising in match predictions, odds analysis and tournament futures. Based in Toronto, he has followed the Canadian men’s national team since their 2022 qualifying campaign and brings a line-shopping, data-first approach to every pick.