Botswana vs DR Congo Prediction and Betting Tips | 30th December 2025

Botswana play DR Congo in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday as the side aim to bow out of the competition on a positive note. Ranked 138th in the world, the Zebras were making only their second appearance in the competition after a 13-year wait, and it ended in the blink of an eye.

Morena Ramoreboli's side were beaten 3-0 by a dominant Senegal in their opening game before Benin inflicted a 1-0 loss that confirmed their exit.

With two defeats in two, Botswana are currently at the bottom of their group without a single point in the bag.

But the side will be aiming to get something across the board in their final game before wrapping up their Moroccan sojourn.

Meanwhile, DR Congo have all but sealed their place in the knockout stages as the side is currently locked with leaders Senegal on four points each.

Due to an inferior goal difference, the Leopards are in second place but within contention to reach the next round.

However, a loss here coupled with a win over Benin would see DR Congo bowing out, and the former advancing with Senegal coming in second place.

All that Sébastien Desabre's side have to manage here is to equal or better Benin's record from the other game.

Botswana vs DR Congo Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• There have been five clashes between the sides in the past, with one win for Botswana (on penalties) and two for DR Congo.
• The sides are meeting for the first time since June 2017, when the Leopards pulled off a 2-0 victory in a friendly game.
• Botswana have never beaten DR Congo in open play. They have never managed to score a goal against them in five prior meetings.
• The Leopards are unbeaten in their last seven games, while Botswana haven't won their last nine, losing their last three too.

Botswana vs DR Congo Prediction

The Leopards come into the fixture in better form than a struggling Botswana, whose AFCON return has been a disappointing whimper.

That unfortunate experience for Botswana may continue here with a loss, as the Zebras are likely to bow out without a single point.

Prediction: Botswana 0-2 DR Congo

Botswana vs DR Congo Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: DR Congo to win

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No

Edited by Peter P