Overview: Congo Dr vs Senegal – prediction, team news, alignments

Congo Dr And Senegal Will lock the horns at the martyrs stadium Tuesday at the eight round of the CAF 2026 qualifications at the World Cup, in what is set up to be a high -end decisive confrontation in group B.

Only one point separates the two nations after seven games, the hosts opening the way on 16 points, an advantage that they will be impatient to stretch in front of their supporters at home.

Correspondence overview

The long waiting of the Congo Dr for a return to the World Cup is getting closer to reality, and victory on Tuesday would give them a precious breathing space in the group with only two games to play after that.

It has been a little over a year since the leopards obtained a 1-1 draw in Senegal, and they have since left force, winning their last four games in this qualification series, the only setback arriving in a close defeat against Sudan much earlier.

Sebastien DesabreThe men combined the Flair attacking with defensive stability, leading group B with 11 goals scored while conceding only three times, a record improved only by Tuesday opponents.

Their confidence was still reinforced on Friday as they burst the poorest side of the group, the South Sudan with a convincing 4-1 victory.

However, the story is not on their side in the direction of this match, the Congo Dr having not beaten Senegal since 1968, losing five and drawing two of the seven meetings since then, however, it will also be the first time that the two nations have been found on Congolese soil, giving the hosts an additional meaning.

For Senegal, the stakes could not be higher, because the Teranga Lions know that nothing less than a victory risks putting their hopes of qualification in danger, with only two games to play later in the qualification series.

Pope ThiawThe side of remains undefeated in the campaign, after having collected four victories and three draws, conceding only once and marking 10 times – however, these abandoned points – including two relentless impassions on the road – prevented them from taking control of the group.

So far, their only outside victory has come against Mauritania, a slim 1-0 success that would suit them very well on Tuesday.

They warmed up for this test with a solid home victory 2-0 against Sudan on Friday, thanks to the goals of the captain Kalidou Koulibaly and Tottenham midfielder Pope Sarr.

Congo Dr World Cup Qualification – Africa form:

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Qualification of the Senegal World Cup – Form in Africa:

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Team news

West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka made his international debut long -awaited for Congo DR in the victory of Friday and should keep his place in defense, where he could be responsible for managing the Talisman of Senegal Sadio Mane.

The trio attacking the leopards of the real betis Cedar skinsBrentford Yoane warnedand Montpellier Nathanael Mbuku Everyone found the net against South Sudan, and the three will seek to carry this form in the Tuesday force test.

Meanwhile, the rear of Sunderland Arthur Masuaku is the only notable absent from the Desabre team.

For Senegal, Mane returned after missing the June camp and played the full match against Sudan, and all eyes will be on the Al Nassr striker to make the difference.

Central rear of Paris FC Moustapha MbowWho obtained his first call, will pressure for a start in this very publicized confrontation.

Everton winger Idiman Ndima Presented in the last outing and should keep its place, while Bayern Munich Loreee Nicolas Jackson has been limited to a substitute role, but will hope to enter the departure XI this time.

Congo Dr. Lineage of Durst possible:

Bertaud; Kayembe, Batubinsika, Mbemba, Wan-Bissaka; E. Kayembe, MoutsSy, Sadiki; Wissa, bakambu, mbuku

Senegal possible to start possible:

Mendy; Diatta, Niakhate, Koulibaly, Diouf; H. Diarara, I Gueye, P. Sarr; Mane, dia, ndiaye

We say: Congo Dr 1-1 Senegal

The Congo Dr was ruthlessly at home and will seek to make history by beating Senegal for the first time since 1968 – however, the defensive solidity of the Teranga Lions and the return of Mane give them a real advantage.

The two parties offering quality in the attack, this could be a tight competition, and we predict that the points will be shared in Kinshasa.

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