Portugal vs. Congo DR prediction refreshed following 2026 World Cup squads revealed

With official rosters now confirmed for the World Cup, our experts have determined the updated win probabilities and bets for the Group K game between Congo DR and Portugal at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, June 17.

Dimers Pro users have access to the full analysis below, where we build on our early Congo DR-Portugal predictions to detail the latest projections and betting picks, and have a complete look at the official squads for both teams.

Official World Cup squads: Portugal and Congo DR

Here are the confirmed rosters for both teams heading into the 2026 World Cup:

Portugal

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting Lisbon), Ricardo Velho (Gençlerbirliği)

Defenders: Rúben Dias (Manchester City), João Cancelo (Barcelona), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain), Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahce), Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Gonçalo Inacio (Sporting Lisbon), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Tomás Araújo (Benfica)

Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Vitinha (PSG), João Neves (PSG), Rúben Neves (Al Hilal), Samú Costa (Mallorca)

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Rafael Leão (AC Milan), João Félix (Al Nassr), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Francisco Conceição (Juventus), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Francisco Trincão (Sporting Lisbon)

Manager: Roberto Martinez

Congo DR

Goalkeepers: Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre), Timothy Fayulu (FC Noah), Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liege)

Defenders: Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Arthur Masuaku (Lens), Gedeon Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Joris Kayembe (Genk), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United), Aaron Tshibola (Kilmarnock), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Łódź), Dylan Batubinsika (AEL)

Midfielders: Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Ngal'ayel Mukau (Lille), Nathanaël Mbuku (Montpellier), Meschak Elia (Alanyaspor), Brian Cipenga (Castellón), Gaël Kakuta (AEL), Théo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow)

Forwards: Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids FC), Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis)

Manager: Sebastien Desabre

Updated Portugal vs. Congo DR predictions and picks including +1000 play

Leveraging our latest data and the above lists of players, we have re-run the numbers on this clash. Here are the latest predictions:

• Win probabilities: Portugal 73.0%, Congo DR 9.0%, Draw 18.0%
• Both teams to score: Yes 38.8%, No 61.2%
• Total goals (2.5): Over 53.1%, Under 46.9%
• Win to nil: Portugal 49.1%, Congo DR 5.4%
• Double chance (win or draw): Portugal 91.0%, Congo DR 27.0%
• Most likely final score: 2-0 Portugal win (15.1%)

These projections represent the highest probability outcomes based on the confirmed team sheets for Portugal and Congo DR.

Portugal vs. Congo DR picks and best bet

We'll be providing 2026 World Cup best bets all tournament long, with the early edge in this one being on Under 2.5 total goals.

Although they are not the most likely winner of the match, the edge on Congo DR's odds provides the best long-term value right now.

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Congo DR vs. Portugal World Cup details

The FIFA World Cup matchup between Portugal and Congo DR is scheduled for June 17, 2026, with the two teams starting their campaigns in what is going to be the most-viewed World Cup ever.

• Teams: Portugal vs. Congo DR
• Tournament stage: Group L
• Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
• Venue: NRG Stadium
• More previews: Latest World Cup news

Conclusion: Portugal vs. Congo DR prediction

Our World Cup predictions for this matchup suggest that ** to win** is the most likely outcome, followed by to win, with to win as the least likely result.

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