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WORLD CUP 2026 · Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 00:30 BST
Congo DR
vs
Uzbekistan

Match preview

Genuine coin flip on Elo (+0 points). Recent form fractionally favours Congo DR.

40%
Congo DR
24%
Draw
36%
Uzbekistan
Model fair odds
Congo DR
2.50
Draw
4.17
Uzbekistan
2.78

Decimal fair odds from the model probabilities before bookmaker margin.

Congo DR
40%
Draw
24%
Uzbekistan
36%
Elo rating: 1700 vs 1700 (+0)
Recent form: LDWWL vs LLDWW
Host advantage: Neutral venue
Model verdict: 40% / 24% / 36%
Most likely scores
Draw 1–1 (13%)
Congo DR 1–0 (10%)
Uzbekistan 1–0 (9%)
Uzbekistan 2–1 (8%)
Why the model can't split them
  • Elo ratings nearly level (+0 points)
  • Neutral venue — no home advantage applied
  • Congo DR mixed recent form (2W 1D 2L)
  • Uzbekistan mixed recent form (2W 1D 2L)
  • Head-to-head treated as neutral — too few recent meetings to weigh (10% of the blend)

These factors combine to produce the 40% / 24% / 36% verdict above.

Expected match pattern

The model sees no meaningful ratings edge, so expect a cautious opening with both sides wary of conceding first. Fine margins decide games like this — the first goal is worth more than usual, because the side that scores it can manage the game state from there.

Expected goals: Congo DR 1.4 · Uzbekistan 1.2

Quick stats

MetricCongo DRUzbekistan
Elo rating17001700
Last 5 record2W 1D 2L2W 1D 2L
Goals last 548
Goals conceded last 537
Clean sheets last 531

Congo DR — last 5

  • Lv Chile12
  • Dv Denmark00
  • Wv Jamaica10
  • Wv Bermuda20
  • L@ Algeria01

Uzbekistan — last 5

  • L@ Netherlands12
  • L@ Canada02
  • Dv Venezuela00
  • Wv Gabon31
  • Wv FC Urartu42

Head to head

No recent meetings on record between these sides.

Predictions are model output, not betting advice. The model blends an Elo rating, last-5 form and host advantage; ratings update after every tournament result, and fair odds and likely scorelines are derived from the same blend. Bet responsibly — 18+. See PuntHub for verified tipster services.