Andre Moura, a football analyst, has tipped Mali to secure a narrow victory against DR Congo in their upcoming international friendly scheduled for June 5, 2025.
"We're looking at a tight contest where DR Congo will struggle to find the net against this disciplined Mali side," Moura predicted in his pre-match analysis.
The international friendly between the two African nations will kick off at 18:00 on Thursday, with football fans across the globe able to catch the action through various streaming services, depending on their location.
DR Congo enters this fixture following an impressive 2-0 victory over Mauritania in their World Cup qualification match, where Charles Pickel opened the scoring in the 3rd minute before Fiston Mayele sealed the win with a late goal in the 83rd minute.
Interestingly, recent DR Congo matches have featured a notable pattern - five of their last six games have seen at least one team fail to score. This defensive solidity might be tested against Mali, however.
Mali, meanwhile, comes into this friendly after a goalless draw against Central Africa in their World Cup qualification campaign. The team has shown similar defensive strength, with five of their last six matches featuring at least one clean sheet. During this stretch, Mali has netted eight goals while conceding just two.
Based on recent form, Moura predicts a 0-1 victory for Mali, suggesting DR Congo will struggle to break down their opponent's defense. The under 2.5 goals prediction further emphasizes expectations of a low-scoring affair between these evenly matched sides.
Can DR Congo's attack, which showed promise against Mauritania, find a way through Mali's resilient defense? Or will Mali's superior form prevail in what promises to be a tactical battle between two defensively-minded teams?
