Colombia
- Colombia have won 3 of their last 5 matches, losing the other 2.
- Tricolor have won 3 games in a row across all competitions ahead of this game, including a 3-1 win away to Uzbekistan in their World Cup opener.
- Nestor Lorenzo has combined structure and discipline with vertical attacking transitions and the team have scored 10 goals in their last 5 games.
- They have a great balance to their squad, with Gustavo Puerta providing the creative spark in the opening game with an assist and youngster Jhon Arias carrying a big goal threat having netted three in his last five appearances.
DR Congo
- Sebastien Desabre has his DR Congo team organised and ready for the challenge that faces them in Guadalajara.
- The Leopards have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last 5 and come into this game in second place in Group K with 1 point from their opening 1 match.
- DR Congo are a tough, physical side with a low block, compact shape that will frustrate their opponents until they can break with a counter or set piece.
- Arthur Masuaku's vision was clear in their World Cup opening match and he will again be a focal point, while Yoane Wissa is their main outlet, and only goal scorer, in this group.
Key Players
- Jhon Arias has scored 3 goals in Colombia's last 5 matches, while Daniel Muñoz scored in their opening game of FIFA World Cup Group K.
- They have a great balance to their squad, with Gustavo Puerta providing the creative spark in the opening game with an assist and youngster Jhon Arias carrying a big goal threat having netted three in his last five appearances.
- Arthur Masuaku's vision was clear in their World Cup opening match and he will again be a focal point, while Yoane Wissa is their main outlet, and only goal scorer, in this group.
Betting Insights
- The oddsmakers haven't gone overboard here for this encounter, as DR Congo are 6.5 outsiders and Colombia 1.44.
- 'Both teams to score - No' market at 1.57 looks a good way to go for this clash.
Prediction
It will be a battle of patience vs power, of skill vs grit and we believe that Colombia have just that bit more quality and should be able to break the Leopards down for a deserved win.
