After two games, the Leopards are still at the bottom of Group I with no points. After losing to Gabon 1-0 in their first match, they lost to Sudan 2-1. The Central African team could miss their flight to Cote d’Ivoire next year if they lose again, effectively ending their chances of qualifying for the 2021 tournament in Cameroon.
For this month’s doubleheader, manager Sebastien Desabre has called up 29 players, including Cedric Bakambu, a former Villarreal forward who has scored 13 goals. The team has six uncapped players, four of whom are in the attack.
With four points and a goal difference of +3, Mauritania, on the other hand, are leading the race to directly qualify for next year’s tournament. Aboubakar Kamara scored twice and Abdallahi Mahmoud scored once in the Lions of Chinguetti’s 3-0 victory over Sudan in their opening match, followed by a goalless draw with Gabon.
Five uncapped players are among the 25 players named by manager Amir Abdou for the two games against Congo. With five goals in 11 games, Kamara, who plays for Aris Thessaloniki, will try to continue his scoring spree.
DR Congo vs Mauritania Match Details :
- DR Congo v Mauritania
- Cup of Nations Qualification Africa
- Date – 24/03/2023
- Starting time – 13:00 UTC
DR Congo vs Mauritania Prediction :
Congo are positioned 30 spots above Mauritania, however their structure hasn’t been adequate to participate in this challenge as top choices. In recent games, Mauritania has performed surprisingly well, and they should win all three.
Prediction: DR Congo 1-2 Mauritania
DR Congo vs Mauritania Head to Head :
It’s interesting to note that Mauritania and Congo have only met once, in April 1963 at the French Colonial Tournament, when Congo won 6-0. Six of Mauritania’s eight games have been won. During this run, they have also kept six clean sheets, including their last two.
Mauritania, alongside Algeria, Gabon, Tunisia and Cameroon, are the main sides yet to surrender in the AFCON qualifiers. In their last nine games, Congo has only won two and lost six.
DR Congo vs Mauritania Team News :
Before round 3 of the AFCON qualifiers, Congo DR is last in Group I. They want to win for the first time, and the hosts can build on their superior H2H against Mauritius to win this game. In the first two rounds of the AFCON qualifying tournament, Congo DR has conceded three goals and scored one.
Prior to this trip to DR Congo, the Group is led by Mauritania. Despite their 1-0 defeat in the African Nations Champions the previous time out, they have generally appeared to be the superior team in Group I, which also includes Gabon and Sudan. In the first two rounds, Mauritania has not conceded a goal and has scored three goals.
The team led by Sebastien Desabre has lost their last two qualifying matches. After an embarrassing execution which saw them lose against Gabon, DR Congo lost (2-1) in Sudan. Their coach was fired as a result of these results, giving the new French coach a chance.
DR Congo used to have a lot of good international players, but now they mostly have players from home.
With a win and a draw, the visitors have been solid this round. After beginning the tournament with a 3-0 victory over Sudan, Mauritania split the victory against Gabon on the road. Because they hold the top spot, Mauritania won’t be easy to beat in this group.
Mauritania crew are 90% locally situated however have been playing collectively under their French mentor Amir Abdou.
DR Congo vs Mauritania Betting Tips :
- DR Congo has lost four consecutive matches.
- DR Congo has not won any of their previous four games.
- Mauritania hasn’t lost in four games in a row.
- Mauritania has lost five of their last six matches played away.
- In their last five games, DR Congo have given up at least one goal.
- Mauritania has kept three straight clean sheets.
- Mauritania wins the first half in 44% of their games, whereas DR Congo wins it in 10% of their games.
DR Congo vs Mauritania Lineups :
Congo DR:
Joel Kiassumbua, Marcel Tisserand, Jordan Ikoko, Christian Luyindama, Issama Mpeko, Amale Mukoko, Yannick Bolasie, Samuel Moutoussamy, Samuel Bastien, Theo Bongonda, Cedric Bakambu
Mauritania:
Mbacke Ndiaye, Souleymane Karamoko, Houssen Abderrahmane, El Hassen Houeibib, Abdallahi Mahmoud, Almike Moussa N Diaye, Sidi Yacoub, Mohamed Soueid, Souleymane Doukara, Adama Ba, Ibnou Ba
DR Congo vs Mauritania Where To Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |