Denmark vs DR Congo prediction: World Cup preparation – June 3, 2026
On Wednesday, June 3, DR Congo and Denmark will meet in an international friendly, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 CET. Here is my betting pick for the match.
Denmark vs DR Congo: Match preview
Denmark endured a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign and, considering the group they were drawn into, it can even be viewed as a failure. They competed alongside Belarus, Greece, and Scotland, collecting 11 points from six matches and finishing second in the group.
Denmark then entered the World Cup qualification play-offs. They first thrashed North Macedonia 4-0 but were subsequently eliminated by the Czech Republic, losing in a penalty shootout. As a result, Denmark will not be participating in the World Cup.
They now have a friendly against DR Congo, followed by another match against Ukraine. After that, their next competitive fixtures will come in the UEFA Nations League, where they are set to face Norway, Wales, and Portugal.
DR Congo, meanwhile, successfully qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team took a long and demanding route to reach the tournament but ultimately secured their place on football’s biggest stage. In the main qualifying group, DR Congo collected 22 points from 10 matches and finished second.
Thanks to their ranking among the second-placed teams, they advanced to the next stage of qualification – the CAF play-offs. They first defeated Cameroon 1-0 and then overcame Nigeria in a penalty shootout. However, their journey was not yet complete, as an intercontinental play-off against Jamaica awaited.
DR Congo prevailed 1-0 after extra time and will now make their first appearance at the tournament. They have been drawn into a group with Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan. Reaching the knockout stage will be a difficult challenge, but DR Congo will certainly give it their best shot.
Match facts and H2H
- DR Congo have suffered just one defeat in their last ten matches.
- Denmark have lost two of their previous four games.
- Denmark have scored at least one goal in each of their last seven matches.
- DR Congo qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Denmark did not.
- These two national teams have never faced each other before.
Prediction
I expect an entertaining contest, as both sides are highly competitive. However, DR Congo may approach this match cautiously to avoid losing any key players ahead of the World Cup. My recommended bet is a Denmark victory.
