Botswana vs DR Congo Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Botswana National Football Team took on DR Congo National Football Team in the Group Stage of the Nations Cup on December 30. The match concluded with DR Congo defeating Botswana 0-3.

The scoreline opened on the 31st minute when Nathanael Mbuku converted the chance, putting DR Congo in front. Goals from Gael Kakuta followed, setting the final scoreline at 0-3.

All eyes turn to the pitch as Botswana and DR Congo renew their battle, 9 years after their friendly match that concluded in a 2-0 victory for DR Congo. Botswana are in a rough patch, heading into this clash after suffering defeats to Benin, Senegal and Tunisia, having failed to win in their last nine outings. If they aim to regain control of matches, defensive adjustments will be necessary, given that their backline remains a concern, having conceded goals in each of their last eight matches.

DR Congo head into this fixture following a draw against Senegal last Saturday, extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches.

This Africa Cup Of Nations match offers a platform for Botswana National Football Team and DR Congo National Football Team’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. DR Congo’s attacking options, under Sebastien Desabre’s management, have been bolstered by Theo Bongonda, the team’s top scorer, and Rocky Bushiri, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Bongonda leads DR Congo’s scoring charts in Africa Cup Of Nations this season with one goal, while also being their most creative player, providing one assist in the league so far. DR Congo’s offense has also been strengthened by Cedric Bakambu, Arthur Masuaku and Gael Kakuta, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

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Live Streaming

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AI Prediction

The AI gives an initial outlook on Botswana vs DR Congo before the match - and once the match begins, it keeps observing the play and adjusts its forecast minute by minute. Here, the pre-match projection was spot on - it pointed to DR Congo National Football Team's win. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that DR Congo’s victory was the most likely outcome, rated at 49%, while a draw was at 30% and Botswana’s victory was at 21%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Botswana - DR Congo in real time.

Botswana kicked off the game with Goitseone Phoko, Mothusi Johnson, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe who got substituted by Tebogo Kopelang on the 46th minute, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Thabo Leinanyane, Mothusi Cooper, Gape Mohutsiwa who got substituted by Godiraone Modingwane on the 71st minute, Gilbert Baruti who got substituted by Monty Enosa on the 71st minute, Segolame Boy who got substituted by Tumisang Orebonye on the 56th minute, Kabelo Seakanyeng who got substituted by Chicco Molefe on the 56th minute and Thabang Sesinyi as starters, with Kabelo Dambe, Keoagile Kgosipula, Tebogo Kopelang, Alford Velaphi, Chicco Molefe, Shanganani Nganda, Thatayaone Kgamanyane, Godiraone Modingwane, Olebogeng Ramotse, Lebogang Ditsile, Monty Enosa, Losika Ratshukudu, Tumisang Orebonye, Thabo Maponda and Omaatla Kebatho on the bench.

DR Congo's starting eleven were Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, Joris Kayembe, Rocky Bushiri, Chancel Mbemba, Gedeon Kalulu, Nathanael Mbuku who got substituted by Michel-Ange Balikwisha on the 57th minute, Charles Pickel who got substituted by Noah Sadiki on the 74th minute, Ngalayel Mukau, Meschack Elia who got substituted by Theo Bongonda on the 57th minute, Fiston Mayele who got substituted by Brian Cipenga on the 89th minute and Gael Kakuta who got substituted by Samuel Essende on the 74th minute, with Timothy Fayulu, Matthieu Epolo, Dylan Batubinsika, Steve Kapuadi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Samuel Moutoussamy, Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Noah Sadiki, Theo Bongonda, Brian Cipenga, Edo Kayembe, Cedric Bakambu, Simon Banza and Samuel Essende on the bench.

Stats

Explore stats from Botswana vs DR Congo on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 0.26 - 3.72
• Ball Possession: 45 - 55
• Big Scoring Chances: 0 - 5
• Total Attempts: 6 - 28
• Shots On Target: 1 - 6
• Blocked Shots: 1 - 3
• Shots in the Box: 2 - 18
• Shots from Outside the Box: 4 - 10
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 6 - 16
• Corners: 0 - 3
• Throw-Ins: 6 - 11
• Saves: 3 - 1
• Free Kicks: 16 - 5
• Offsides: 4 - 2
• Passes into Final Third: 51 - 227
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 30 - 190
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 8 - 48
• Tackles: 10 - 9
• Completed Tackles: 6 - 5
• Total Crosses: 9 - 31
• Successful Crosses: 1 - 6
• Interceptions: 11 - 7
• Clearances: 31 - 11

Head-to-head

Since June 2017, the teams have clashed once. The meeting took place on June 5, 2017, with DR Congo winning 2-0. As things stand, DR Congo have a superior head-to-head record against Botswana in their recent encounters.

Botswana have won zero of their three matches in Nations Cup Group Stage this season, with zero draws and three defeats, scoring zero goals at an average of 0.00 per match and conceding seven at a rate of 2.33 per match. DR Congo have played three matches in Nations Cup Group Stage, with two wins, one draw, and zero loss this season, scoring five goals, averaging 1.67 per match, while conceding one, an average of 0.33 per match.

Recent Form

Botswana are on a three-game losing streak, including defeats against Benin, Senegal and Tunisia in their last three outings, while DR Congo played their last match against Senegal, which ended in a draw. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Botswana have recorded four wins, nine losses, and seven draws, while in their last nineteen matches, DR Congo have recorded thirteen wins, four losses, and two draws.

Live Standings

As always, Nations Cup Group Stage's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Botswana occupy 4th spot with zero points in three matches, while DR Congo are currently 2nd in the table with seven points from three matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Botswana and DR Congo in real time. You can watch the goals by Nathanael Mbuku and Gael Kakuta as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Botswana - DR Congo are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.