DR Congo
- DR Congo have drawn two, lost two and won one of their last five matches.
- DR Congo are second in FIFA World Cup Group K with one point from their opening game, while Uzbekistan are fourth with no points from one game ahead of Saturday's clash at Atlanta Stadium, USA.
- Sébastien Desabre has overseen a marked improvement in the DR Congo squad since he took charge in August 2022.
- He has made them a direct and physical team who are adept at disrupting games with their energy and athleticism.
- They can play a 4-3-3 formation, with a 4-2-3-1 also utilised of late, but the overriding theme of their play is a compact, compact defense that allows them to hit on the break with pace and power.
Uzbekistan
- Uzbekistan have lost three consecutive games, winning two and losing three of their last five.
- Uzbekistan have played with more discipline under Fabio Cannavaro, who has set the Roosters up to be a solid, mid-block team since taking charge in October 2025.
- This game will be a real test of Cannavaro's methods as they have failed to win or draw in their two games away from home.
- Abbosbek Fayzullayev is the only Uzbek player to have scored in the World Cup group stage, hitting one in one match.
Key Players
- Yoane Wissa has led the line for DR Congo in their World Cup group opener, scoring one goal in one game and looking a clinical finisher to date.
- Arthur Masuaku has been their most creative player with one assist to his name.
- Abbosbek Fayzullayev is the only Uzbek player to have scored in the World Cup group stage, hitting one in one match.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score - No looks a strong wager for a potentially cagey game at 1.87.
- DR Congo are the favorites here at 2.07, while Uzbekistan are 3.45.
Prediction
The Leopards have more of an attacking threat than the Roosters and can edge what could be a low-scoring game in Atlanta.
