Portugal v DR Congo Betting Preview

When is Portugal v DR Congo?
Wednesday 17^th June.

What time is kick-off for Portugal v DR Congo?
6pm, UK time.

Where is Portugal v DR Congo being played?
Houston Stadium, Houston.

How can I watch Portugal v DR Congo?
BBC One.

Portugal v DR Congo Betting Form?

DR Congo, like Haiti, are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974 when they competed as Zaire and finished bottom of a group containing Scotland, Brazil, and Yugoslavia. With 14 goals conceded and no goals scored in that dismal campaign, things can only get better this time around for the African nation.

They have landed a tough opening opponent in the shape of Portugal, but they will hope to be competitive. Under head coach Sebastien Desabre, they pride themselves on their compactness and discipline, which paid dividends in qualifying. Mentally strong, with late wins over Cameroon and an extra-time win over Jamaica in the play-offs, they have a host of Premier League players to call upon. Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe join an eclectic mic of players that includes Angus Gunn, Jamal Musiala, Folarin Balogun, Owen Goodman, as well as fellow team mate Aaron Tshibola, in former England youth internationals representing a different nation. Noah Sadiki and Yoane Wissa will put their club allegiances to one side, whilst veteran Real Betis striker Cedric Bakambu will lead the line.

Portugal, currently 15/2 in our World Cup outright odds, are no longer reliant on Cristiano Ronaldo, and in fact the veteran’s presence could be something of a hindrance. There is a school of thought that PSG’s Goncalo Ramos would be a better fit up top, but Roberto Martinez is unlikely to drop the ageing superstar. The highlight of this Portugal side is undoubtedly the midfield which consists of PSG’s Champions League winning duo Joao Neves and Vitinha, with Bruno Fernandes playing the role of chief creator.

PORTUGAL RECENT FORM

WIN: Portugal 2-1 Nigeria. Wednesday 10^th June 2026.
WIN: Portugal 2-1 Chile. Saturday 6^th June 2026.
WIN: Portugal 2-0 USA. Wednesday 1^st April 2026.

DR CONGO RECENT FORM

LOSS: DR Congo 1-2 Chile. Tuesday 9^th June 2026.
DRAW: Denmark 0-0 DR Congo. Wednesday 3^rd June 2026.
WIN: DR Congo 1-0 Jamaica (AET). Tuesday 31^st March 2026.

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What Are The Best Odds On Portugal v DR Congo?

Portugal are the undoubted favourites ahead of this one and can be backed on the 1X2 market at 1/4, with the draw at 23/5 and a shock DR Congo win priced up at 10/1. With the outright win market unappealing to most Portugal backers, eyes will be on alternate markets and you can back a Portugal win to nil at 5/6 with the Portugal/Portugal outcome a 17/20 shot in our HT/FT market.

For the goalscorers, look no further than Ronaldo, who has 146 goals in a Portugal shirt. The 41-year-old is 9/4 to score first and 4/7 to hit the back of the net anytime with Manchester United schemer Fernandes 19/20 to lay on an assist.

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Portugal v DR Congo Spread Betting Prices

With Portugal a short price in the fixed odds market, punters may want to take a look at our Supremacy football spread betting which has Portugal available to trade as 1.65-1.85 favourites. The Total Goals spread is priced at 2.9-3.1 and Shirt Numbers is available to trade at 35-38. If looking at Shirts markets, we have some of the key attackers listed below:

Cristiano Ronaldo – 7

Bruno Fernandes – 8

Rafael Leao – 17

Cedric Bakambu – 17

Yoane Wissa - 20

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Spreadex offers football spread betting prices on Portugal v DR Congo, as well as an array of traditional sportsbook/fixed odds markets.

Some of these markets include options such as Player Goal Minutes (the aggregate minutes of the goals scored by a named player in a match), Total Goal Minutes (the aggregate of the minutes of all goals scored in a match), Shirt Numbers (the aggregate of the shirt numbers of all goalscorers in a match), Bookings Points (based on 10 points per yellow, 25 per red), Corners, Time of 1st Match Goal, Match Performance and many, many more.

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Please note that this preview is not designed to offer any betting advice or suggestions. All prices quoted correct as of 11am, Monday 15^th June, 2026.