Zimbabwe vs Congo DR Prediction

Zimbabwe hosts DR Congo on 28 September 2026 at 19:00 in Group E of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Both teams won their opening matches and sit on three points, with sole possession of top spot at stake. Zimbabwe beat Sierra Leone 3-2 at home after trailing 2-0, with Marshall Munetsi scoring twice in the final 17 minutes to complete the turnaround. DR Congo defeated Equatorial Guinea 2-0 in Kinshasa, with Chancel Mbemba opening the scoring in the fourth minute and Yoane Wissa doubling the lead in the second half. The match takes place at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe's first home qualifier in five years.

Form and H2H

Zimbabwe's last ten home matches show five wins, one draw, and four losses, averaging 1.58 goals for and 1.31 against. DR Congo's away record over the same span reads three wins, four draws, and three losses, with 1.07 goals for and 0.71 against. The teams have met twice in 2018: Zimbabwe won 2-1 on 13 October, then drew 1-1 four days later in Kinshasa. DR Congo's squad carries significant European experience through Yoane Wissa, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, and Arthur Masuaku. Zimbabwe's emotional momentum from its comeback victory could amplify the home advantage in Harare.

Best bet

Both teams to score — yes. Zimbabwe conceded twice to Sierra Leone before mounting their comeback, and DR Congo's attacking threat is sharper than Equatorial Guinea's. Zimbabwe's defensive vulnerabilities at home, combined with DR Congo's clinical finishing in the opening round, make a multi-goal game likely. At 1xBet, the 1X2 prices sit at 6 for a home win, 3.57 for the draw, and 1.51 for an away win.

Odds to watch

Mostbet prices the home win at 4.7, the draw at 2.91, and the away win at 1.75. Zimbabwe's five home wins in their last ten matches suggest backing the hosts carries value, though DR Congo's control and experience in the opening round warrant respect for the draw. The gap between 1xBet's 6.0 and Mostbet's 4.7 for a Zimbabwe victory reflects genuine uncertainty in a fixture where both teams have legitimate claims to the three points.