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Congo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/7759.png) DR Congo 6' J. Neves 45+5' Y. Wissa Show Momentum Quick Links: Smart Bet Expert Score Forecast Community Analysis Matches H2H Contests Offers FAQ # Portugal vs DR Congo Prediction: Can Portugal start fast? Last updated 5 months ago **by Ben Cronin** ![Smartbet Logo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/static/predictions/smart-bet-white.svg) Total Goals: Under 3.5 ![](/placeholder.svg) Confidence Rating ![bet365](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/bookmakers/dark-back/80x32/bet365.png) Won 1.40 The case for under 3.5 goals is supported by the overall profile of this matchup. Portugal have been in excellent form but are built on a solid defensive foundation, while DR Congo may prefer a disciplined approach against stronger opposition rather than chasing the game. The available head-to-head trends also point towards a low-scoring contest, with previous meetings staying below this goal line. Combined with Portugal's ability to control possession and manage matches once ahead, the conditions look favourable for another tight encounter. With the SmartBet model also identifying positive expected value, under 3.5 goals stands out as a sensible Portugal vs DR Congo prediction. Oddspedia Model Probability 72.85% Betting Odds Probability @1.47 68.03% 7.09% Bet value What is SmartBet? Developed by a team of professional bettors, the SmartBet model is powered by an AI engine to analyse over 1,000 data points for Portugal vs DR Congo. We continuously monitor the thousands of daily odds changes to update our predictions, ensuring you get the best value. [Learn more about SmartBet.](https://oddspedia.com/insights/betting/oddspedia-smartbet-explainer) Portugal vs DR Congo is a World Cup Matchday 1 fixture, taking place on 17th June with kick-off at 17:00 UTC (18:00 BST). The SmartBet model's top Portugal vs DR Congo prediction is under 3.5 goals, awarding the market a maximum five-star confidence rating. The model gives under 3.5 goals a 72.85% probability, compared with 68.03% implied by the betting odds, creating a positive expected value edge of 7.09%. Portugal arrive unbeaten in their last five matches and on a three-game winning streak, but if they take an early lead, they may be content to manage the game rather than chase a high-scoring victory. ## Our Expert's Prediction - Portugal vs DR Congo European Handicap Full Time European Handicap Full Time: Portugal -1 ![](/placeholder.svg) ![Stuart Brown](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/betting/2025/06/1-240x240.jpg) Stuart Brown Sports Betting Expert ![bet365](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/bookmakers/dark-back/80x32/bet365.png) Lost 1.83 Portugal have arguably the best midfield in the tournament and a really strong overall squad on paper. DR Congo are at the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, and they face a huge task in their opener. I think Portugal should win easily and by at least 2 goals. ## Prematch Probabilities ![Smartbet Logo](/placeholder.svg) Winner probabilities ![Portugal](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/1/27.png) ![Portugal](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/27.png) POR 61% Home 23% Draw 17% Away ![DR Congo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/1/7759.png) ![DR Congo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/7759.png) COD Correct Score probabilities \>3 3 2 1 0 11.3% <0.1% 7.0% 5.9% 2.5% 0.7% 11.5% 9.7% 4.1% 1.1% 12.7% 10.7% 4.5% 1.3% 7.0% 5.9% 2.5% 0.7% 1.0% 0 1 2 3 \>3 Correct Score: 1-0 ![bet365](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/bookmakers/dark-back/80x32/bet365.png) 7.00 ## What does the Oddspedia community think? Full Time Result: Portugal ![](/placeholder.svg) 76% 76 of 100 Tips P ![KALIVOGUI](https://flyimg.oddspedia.com/upload/w_40,h_40,c_1,q_75,o_png/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.oddspedia%2Fimages%2Fuser%2Favatar%2Fkalivogui.png%3F1676366107.png) K S +72 P ![KALIVOGUI](https://flyimg.oddspedia.com/upload/w_40,h_40,c_1,q_75,o_png/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.oddspedia%2Fimages%2Fuser%2Favatar%2Fkalivogui.png%3F1676366107.png) K S +72 ![Betano](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/bookmakers/dark-back/80x32/betano.png) Lost 1.32 The community is firmly behind Portugal in the result market, with 76 of 100 users backing them to win. At odds of 1/3, they are clear favourites, reflecting both their recent form and the gap in quality between the two sides. Portugal arrive with a WDWWW record from their last five matches and have shown they are capable of seeing games out once they take the lead. While World Cup openers can often be tense affairs, the market and recent form both point towards Portugal as the most likely winners, even if the lack of head-to-head history adds a degree of uncertainty. ## Consensus 43 Sort by Percentage Only tipsters I follow [17 Jun, 19:00 ![Portugal](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![DR Congo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) **Portugal - DR Congo** ](/football/portugal-dr-congo-1869931) Correct Score: 3 : 0 100% 13 of 13 Tips ![bet365](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/bookmakers/dark-back/80x32/bet365.png) Best odds 8.00 [17 Jun, 19:00 ![Portugal](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![DR Congo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) **Portugal - DR Congo** ](/football/portugal-dr-congo-1869931) To Score in Both Halves: Portugal 100% 10 of 10 Tips ![bet365](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/bookmakers/dark-back/80x32/bet365.png) Best odds 2.00 [17 Jun, 19:00 ![Portugal](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![DR Congo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) **Portugal - DR Congo** ](/football/portugal-dr-congo-1869931) To Score a Penalty: Portugal 100% 8 of 8 Tips ![bet365](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/bookmakers/dark-back/80x32/bet365.png) Best odds 4.50 [17 Jun, 19:00 ![Portugal](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![DR Congo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) **Portugal - DR Congo** ](/football/portugal-dr-congo-1869931) Half Time / Full Time: Portugal / Draw 100% 7 of 7 Tips ![Interwetten](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/bookmakers/light-back/80x32/interwetten.png) Best odds 26.00 [17 Jun, 19:00 ![Portugal](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![DR Congo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) **Portugal - DR Congo** ](/football/portugal-dr-congo-1869931) Correct Score: 1 : 1 100% 6 of 6 Tips ![bet365](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/bookmakers/dark-back/80x32/bet365.png) Best odds 10.00 Show more ## Community Tips 542 Sort by Latest Only tipsters I follow ![catg](https://flyimg.oddspedia.com/upload/w_80,h_80,c_1,q_75,o_png/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.oddspedia%2Fimages%2Fuser%2Favatar%2Fcatg.png%3F1718835011.png) catg 0.00 5 months ago ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) Portugal - DR Congo Half Time / Full Time: Portugal / Draw Lost 23.00 Support Reply ![ODDER24](https://flyimg.oddspedia.com/upload/w_80,h_80,c_1,q_75,o_png/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.oddspedia%2Fimages%2Fuser%2Favatar%2Fodder24.png%3F1719199414.png) ODDER24 0.00 5 months ago ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) Portugal - DR Congo Full Time Result: Draw Won 5.50 Support Reply ![ODDER24](https://flyimg.oddspedia.com/upload/w_80,h_80,c_1,q_75,o_png/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.oddspedia%2Fimages%2Fuser%2Favatar%2Fodder24.png%3F1719199414.png) ODDER24 0.00 5 months ago ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) Portugal - DR Congo Correct Score: 0 : 1 Lost 23.00 Support Reply ![Papa Midnight](https://flyimg.oddspedia.com/upload/w_80,h_80,c_1,q_75,o_png/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.oddspedia%2Fimages%2Fuser%2Favatar%2Fpapa-midnight.png%3F1718347791.png) Papa Midnight \-275.90 511 Tips 5 months ago ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) Portugal - DR Congo To Win Both Halves: Portugal Lost 2.70 Support Reply L Loomzywoo 0.00 5 months ago ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) Portugal - DR Congo Total Goals: Over 2.5 Lost 1.81 Support Reply ![ODDER24](https://flyimg.oddspedia.com/upload/w_80,h_80,c_1,q_75,o_png/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.oddspedia%2Fimages%2Fuser%2Favatar%2Fodder24.png%3F1719199414.png) ODDER24 0.00 5 months ago ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) Portugal - DR Congo 2nd Half Both Teams to Score: Yes Lost 4.10 Support Reply ![Papa Midnight](https://flyimg.oddspedia.com/upload/w_80,h_80,c_1,q_75,o_png/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.oddspedia%2Fimages%2Fuser%2Favatar%2Fpapa-midnight.png%3F1718347791.png) Papa Midnight \-275.90 511 Tips 5 months ago ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) Portugal - DR Congo Half Time / Full Time: Draw / Portugal Lost 3.80 Support Reply ![Papa Midnight](https://flyimg.oddspedia.com/upload/w_80,h_80,c_1,q_75,o_png/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.oddspedia%2Fimages%2Fuser%2Favatar%2Fpapa-midnight.png%3F1718347791.png) Papa Midnight \-275.90 511 Tips 5 months ago ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) Portugal - DR Congo Correct Score: 2 : 1 Lost 8.50 Support Reply ![dat8ja](https://flyimg.oddspedia.com/upload/w_80,h_80,c_1,q_75,o_png/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.oddspedia%2Fimages%2Fuser%2Favatar%2Fdat8ja.png%3F1715617571.png) dat8ja \-837.73 1355 Tips 5 months ago ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) Portugal - DR Congo To Win Both Halves: Portugal Lost 2.70 Support Reply ![Inge Itadori](https://flyimg.oddspedia.com/upload/w_80,h_80,c_1,q_75,o_png/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.oddspedia%2Fimages%2Fuser%2Favatar%2Finge-itadori.png%3F1715728829.png) Inge Itadori 0.00 5 months ago ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) Portugal - DR Congo Asian Handicap: DR Congo +1.75 Won 1.77 Support Reply Show More ![Portugal logo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/1/27.png) W D W W W ## Portugal form check: Can the streak roll on? Portugal head into this World Cup opener in strong form, with a WDWWW record from their last five matches. They are unbeaten during that run and arrive on a three-game winning streak, giving them plenty of confidence ahead of Matchday 1. Portugal have shown they are highly effective when scoring first, making the opening goal especially significant. The early stages could prove decisive as Portugal look to take control and dictate the tempo. ![DR Congo logo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/1/7759.png) W L W D L ## DR Congo form check: Can they stay in it? DR Congo head into Matchday 1 with a mixed WLWDL record from their last five matches, showing flashes of quality but lacking consistency. They win 38% of first halves, suggesting they are capable of making a positive start and forcing Portugal to work early. The game-state trends are encouraging too. DR Congo convert early leads into victories 83% of the time, highlighting their ability to protect an advantage. However, they win only 33% of matches after falling 1-0 behind, so conceding first could leave them with a difficult task. Their best chance may be to stay organised and keep the game close for as long as possible. [Portugal vs DR Congo Stats ](/football/portugal-dr-congo-1869931) ## Portugal vs DR Congo odds: Portugal clear favourites Bookmakers make Portugal clear favourites at 1/3, with the draw priced at 34/7 and DR Congo available at 14/1, reflecting the expected gap in quality between the two sides. The Asian Handicap market has Portugal -1.75 at 13/12 and DR Congo +1.75 at5/6, suggesting a one or two-goal margin is viewed as the most likely outcome. In the goals market, under 2.75 is favoured at 6/7, while over 2.75 is 1/1, pointing towards a controlled contest that aligns well with the SmartBet model's preference for under 3.5 goals. [Portugal vs DR Congo Odds ](/football/portugal-dr-congo-1869931) ## Portugal vs DR Congo predicted line-ups: Who's set to start? Portugal are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation under Roberto Martínez, with Diogo Costa in goal behind a defence featuring João Cancelo, António Silva, Gonçalo Inácio and Nuno Mendes. Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha and Rúben Neves should provide control in midfield, while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to lead the attack alongside Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceição. It is an attacking setup that should allow Portugal to dominate possession and apply pressure from the outset. DR Congo are predicted to use a 3-4-1-2 system under Sébastien Desabre, with Cédric Bakambu and Yoane Wissa leading the line and Samuel Moutoussamy operating just behind them. The shape suggests a compact defensive structure with an emphasis on quick transitions when possession is won. While the line-ups remain provisional, the tactical battle looks clear: Portugal are likely to control the ball, while DR Congo will aim to stay organised and exploit space on the counter. ![Portugal](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/27.png) POR ![DR Congo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/7759.png) COD Portugal Martinez, Roberto DR Congo Desabre, Sebastien ![Portugal](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/27.png) **Portugal** Martinez, Roberto Desabre, Sebastien **DR Congo** ![Portugal](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/7759.png) 4-2-3-1 ![Costa, Diogo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/dd46351890667615891b7adb42f16b10.png) D. Costa 1 ![Cancelo, Joao](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/cfa388fe4e9ab10a214006ab24b50a74.png) J. Cancelo 20 ![Araujo, Tomas](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/47a09755b54632056feadebea06af454.png) ![Yellow Card](/placeholder.svg) T. Araujo 4 ![Veiga, Renato](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/464350910ec830f3352d1477104c1b30.png) R. Veiga 13 ![Mendes, Nuno](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/9da7491d5fdbbf0a715c4481a0c2f775.png) 72' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg) N. Mendes 19 ![Neves, Joao](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/7511832d658e5e24f93e0692532e096a.png) J. Neves 15 ![Vitinha](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/6aa7f2b2769e1d5cde897bf102fa6912.png) 83' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg) Vitinha 23 ![Silva, Bernardo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/f4c4463ded0111cd46a38715fd7ea38f.png) 46' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg) ![Yellow Card](/placeholder.svg) B. Silva 10 ![Fernandes, Bruno](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/fd9ece312041229fdf2ad3ce54e428f4.png) B. Fernandes 8 ![Neto, Pedro](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/e3feeaeffd123ba9c86747234f588ddb.png) 72' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg) A P. Neto 17 ![Cristiano Ronaldo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/bd0c4d7c257b1b4714b747210f05c94b.png) Cristiano Ronaldo 7 5-3-2 ![Mpasi, Lionel](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/f64d225c2b9273f4a7ff2c492eeb1a2b.png) L. Mpasi 1 ![Wan-Bissaka, Aaron](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/218f3b3bcb72d93f4f78dfb86f5b8f57.png) 85' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg) A. Wan-Bissaka 2 ![Mbemba, Chancel](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/c089fccfc7fd4ca89f70d6f4b3543f73.png) ![Yellow Card](/placeholder.svg) C. Mbemba 22 ![Tuanzebe, Axel](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/c0e6c183a2df241caa3ba4ab6e987d8a.png) A. Tuanzebe 4 ![Kapuadi, Steve](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/2396787787acbe31073b2d17fa84c4fd.png) S. Kapuadi 3 ![Masuaku, Arthur](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/be85d07b834ded43c96566a495c5ee5d.png) 74' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg) A A. Masuaku 26 ![Mukau, Ngalayel](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/null) 57' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg) N. Mukau 6 ![Moutoussamy, Samuel](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/0821d061ad73206ec3107f7784f5c250.png) S. Moutoussamy 8 ![Kayembe, Edo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/f119a377e393e03f5f5696925e73b1fc.png) 74' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg) E. Kayembe 25 ![Bakambu, Cedric](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/ce96f2bcd96620e37d35981b89664caa.png) 85' ![Substitute Out](/placeholder.svg) C. Bakambu 17 ![Wissa, Yoane](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/players/small/2b49ac1ec9a4dfa0460eb691ffd28b44.png) Y. Wissa 20 NRG Stadium Al-Jassim, Abdulrahman Ibrahim ## Last Matches All Competitions L W W W W ? W W L D W ? ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/27.png) Portugal POR ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/7759.png) DR Congo COD Recent form: L W W W W ? All Home Away Recent form: W W L D W ? ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/categories/europe.svg) [17 Nov 20:45 ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7350.png) Wales ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) Portugal ? ](/football/portugal-wales-1254 "Wales Portugal") [14 Nov 20:45 ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) Portugal ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/50.png) Denmark ? ](/football/portugal-denmark-1231 "Portugal Denmark") [04 Oct FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) Portugal ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/54.png) Norway 2 1 W ](/football/portugal-norway-1233 "Portugal Norway") 01 Oct FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/50.png) Denmark ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) Portugal 2 4 W 27 Sep FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/54.png) Norway ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) Portugal 1 2 W Recent form: L W W W W ? All Home Away Recent form: W W L D W ? ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/categories/africa.svg) 17 Nov 17:00 ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7791.png) Sierra Leone ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) DR Congo ? [12 Nov FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) DR Congo ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7791.png) Sierra Leone 3 1 W ](/football/dr-congo-sierra-leone-1033491 "DR Congo Sierra Leone") ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/categories/world.svg) [05 Oct FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7799.png) Uganda ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) DR Congo 1 1 D ](/football/dr-congo-uganda-155372 "Uganda DR Congo") 02 Oct FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) DR Congo ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7799.png) Uganda 0 2 L ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/categories/africa.svg) [28 Sep FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7803.png) Zimbabwe ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) DR Congo 1 2 W ](/football/dr-congo-zimbabwe-155374 "Zimbabwe DR Congo") Show more ## Head-2-Head Last 9 years ![Portugal](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/27.png) ![Portugal](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/27.png) POR 0 Wins 1 Draw 0 Wins 1 played ![DR Congo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/7759.png) ![DR Congo](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/big/1/7759.png) COD ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/categories/world.svg) [17 Jun 2026 FT ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/27.png) Portugal ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/small/1/7759.png) DR Congo 1 1 ](/football/portugal-dr-congo-1869931 "Portugal DR Congo") ## Oddspedia Tipster Competitions ![Monthly Tipster Competition](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/contests/2.png "Monthly Tipster Competition") ### Monthly Tipster Competition 1000€ Prize Pool Place Prize 1 Place 350€ 2 Place 200€ 3 Place 125€ 4 Place 60€ 5 Place 50€ 6 Place 40€ 7 Place 30€ 8 Place 20€ 9 Place 15€ 10 - 20 Place 10€ 955 01 Nov - 30 Nov [ See details ](/tips/competitions/monthly) ![Yearly Tipster Competition](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/contests/1.png "Yearly Tipster Competition") ### Yearly Tipster Competition 3000€ Prize Pool Place Prize 1 Place 1000€ 2 Place 500€ 3 Place 350€ 4 Place 250€ 5 Place 150€ 6 Place 100€ 7 Place 60€ 8 Place 50€ 9 Place 30€ 10 - 19 Place 20€ 20 - 50 Place 10€ 2998 01 Jul - 30 Jun [ See details ](/tips/competitions/yearly) ![Bundesliga Competition](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/contests/1365.png "Bundesliga Competition") ### Bundesliga Competition 500€ Prize Pool Place Prize 1 Place 200€ 2 Place 100€ 3 Place 50€ 4 Place 30€ 5 - 10 Place 20€ 423 01 Nov - 30 Nov [ See details ](/tips/competitions/bundesliga-competition) ![La Liga Competition](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/contests/1366.png "La Liga Competition") ### La Liga Competition 500€ Prize Pool Place Prize 1 Place 200€ 2 Place 100€ 3 Place 50€ 4 Place 30€ 5 - 10 Place 20€ 524 01 Nov - 30 Nov [ See details ](/tips/competitions/laliga-competition) ![EPL Competition](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/contests/7.png "EPL Competition") ### EPL Competition 500€ Prize Pool Place Prize 1 Place 200€ 2 Place 100€ 3 Place 50€ 4 Place 30€ 5 - 10 Place 20€ 530 01 Nov - 30 Nov [ See details ](/tips/competitions/premier-league) ## Get a free bet for Portugal vs DR Congo You can add to the excitement of the upcoming Portugal vs DR Congo fixture by getting involved in the action. 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Portugal head into Matchday 1 as deserved favourites based on both the betting market and recent form. They are unbeaten in their last five matches, posting a WDWWW record, while DR Congo's WLWDL run highlights a side that has been less consistent. Community sentiment reflects that gap, with the majority of users backing Portugal. Although World Cup openers can sometimes be tighter than expected, Portugal's current momentum and overall quality make them the most likely side to claim all three points. ### What is the best bet for Portugal and DR Congo? The standout data-driven Portugal vs DR Congo prediction is under 3.5 goals. The SmartBet model assigns the market a 72.85% probability, compared with 68.03% implied by the betting odds, creating a positive expected value edge of 7.09%. The selection also carries a maximum five-star confidence rating, making it the model's strongest recommendation. With Portugal expected to control possession and DR Congo likely to adopt a disciplined approach, under 3.5 goals looks like the value play rather than simply backing the favourite. ### What is Oddspedia SmartBet? Oddspedia SmartBet is a computer-model prediction. It simulates outcomes and produces probabilities for betting markets. In this match, it flags under 3.5 goals with high confidence and a positive expected value. ### Where and when is the match played? Portugal vs DR Congo is a World Cup Matchday 1 fixture, taking place on 17th June 2026\. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 UTC (18:00 BST), with the match being played at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas. ### Where to watch Portugal vs DR Congo? In the UK, Portugal vs DR Congo will be shown live on BBC One, with streaming available via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. 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They are unbeaten in their last five matches, posting a WDWWW record, while DR Congo&#039;s WLWDL run highlights a side that has been less consistent.Community sentiment reflects that gap, with the majority of users backing Portugal. Although World Cup openers can sometimes be tighter than expected, Portugal&#039;s current momentum and overall quality make them the most likely side to claim all three points."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is the best bet for Portugal and DR Congo?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The standout data-driven Portugal vs DR Congo prediction is under 3.5 goals. The SmartBet model assigns the market a 72.85% probability, compared with 68.03% implied by the betting odds, creating a positive expected value edge of 7.09%.The selection also carries a maximum five-star confidence rating, making it the model&#039;s strongest recommendation. 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