Denmark vs DR Congo 3 June 2026 Prediction

The visitors could have missed the World Cup, but DR Congo was ultimately cleared to take part in the tournament. The team will play its first friendly against Denmark, which surprisingly failed to qualify for the World Cup. Will the initial cancellation and later rescheduling of the training camp affect the team’s condition?

A Real Failure for Denmark

Denmark played at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Naturally, the team was also expected to appear at the upcoming tournament. However, Denmark lost the decisive match to the Czech Republic (2-2, 1-3 on penalties). It is worth noting that the Danes came from behind twice and showed character, but it was still not enough. They conceded early in the first half, then equalized in the final 20 minutes. The same pattern repeated in extra time: Denmark conceded in the first period of extra time, but then leveled the score again in the second.

One of the most important players for the national team is center forward Rasmus Hojlund. He had a strong season with Napoli in Italy, finishing sixth in the scoring chart with 12 goals and adding 5 assists. The call-up of Andreas Christensen could also help: the Barcelona defender had not played since December, but returned to action at the very end of the league season.

DR Congo Returns to the World Cup After 52 Years

The national team previously played at the World Cup in 1976. Now, after a long wait, DR Congo will return to the tournament. In the decisive match on neutral ground, the team beat Jamaica 1-0 after extra time.

The recent news about the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo cannot be ignored. Because of that, the team’s participation in the upcoming World Cup had been in doubt. However, FIFA and the DR Congo Football Federation concluded that the players and coaching staff had followed all health protocols amid the outbreak and would be able to take part in the tournament. The national team is currently preparing for the World Cup in Belgium.

The team’s main hopes are linked to Yoane Wissa. The Newcastle forward has scored 8 goals in 38 matches for the national team. At club level, though, this has not been a season he will consider especially successful. Former Spartak Moscow right winger Theo Bongonda has also been called up. He played six matches for the Moscow club but did not register a goal or an assist.

Denmark vs DR Congo Prediction: Denmark to Win With a (-1.5) Handicap at 2.40

• Main prediction: DR Congo should not be underestimated, but this opponent looks too strong for them at the moment. The nominal visitors should be in good spirits after qualifying for the World Cup, but during the qualifying cycle they mainly beat weaker national teams. In addition, they have not faced European opposition in the past three years. DR Congo is also likely to test different tactical options as it prepares for the upcoming World Cup. Denmark, meanwhile, needs to respond after missing out on the tournament, so there should be no doubts about its motivation. The team is expected to play for the win. Denmark also competed well against a solid Czech Republic side and lost only on penalties. The nominal hosts also have more experienced and higher-quality players. Denmark to win at 1.48 looks reliable, but the higher-value option is Denmark to win with a (-1.5) handicap at 2.40.
• Total prediction: Denmark has been strong in attack recently. The nominal hosts have scored at least two goals in seven straight matches. DR Congo, for its part, has kept clean sheets in its last four games, but Algeria was the only truly dangerous opponent during that stretch. It is difficult to expect DR Congo to contain such a strong and motivated opponent. Based on that, the recommended pick is Denmark over 1.5 team goals at 1.85.