Friendly Match Ahead of the World Cup: DR Congo vs Chile – Prediction for June 9, 2026
In an international friendly, DR Congo will take on Chile on Tuesday, June 9. The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 CET, and I have a betting recommendation for this encounter.
DR Congo vs Chile: Match Preview
DR Congo enjoyed an excellent World Cup qualifying campaign. The national team finished second in its qualification group and advanced to the playoffs. They first defeated Cameroon and then Nigeria in the knockout rounds. That secured their place in the intercontinental playoffs, where they faced Jamaica in the final and claimed a 1–0 victory after extra time. A few days ago, they played out a goalless draw against Denmark.
Chile, meanwhile, will once again be absent from the World Cup, continuing a disappointing trend from recent years. In the latest qualification campaign, the national team hit a new low, finishing bottom of the table with just 11 points. Since then, Chile have played only friendly matches. They have featured in six games, winning four and losing two. A few days ago, they suffered a 2–1 defeat to Portugal. Their next fixtures will not come until the autumn of 2026.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- DR Congo are unbeaten in their last three matches and have lost only one of their previous ten games.
- DR Congo have kept clean sheets in three consecutive matches.
- Chile have lost their last two matches.
- Chile have conceded at least one goal in each of their last four games.
- DR Congo and Chile have never faced each other before.
Probable Lineups
- DR Congo: Mpasi – Masuaku, Kalulu, Kapuadi, Tuanzebe, Mbemba – Kayembe, Moutoussamy, Mukau – Wissa, Bakambu
- Chile: Vigouroux – Suazo, Maripán, Román, Fuentes – Osorio, Loyola, Pizarro, Gutiérrez – Arce, Tapia
Prediction
I expect an entertaining contest between two competitive sides. My recommended bet is for both teams to score in this match.
