Colombia made a strong start to their campaign, taking care of Uzbekistan 3 1 in a performance that showed just how dangerous they can be when their attack gets rolling.
Luis Diaz remains the obvious threat out wide with his pace and direct running, while James Rodriguez gives them that bit of class and composure in the final third.
DR Congo, meanwhile, deserve plenty of credit for grinding out a draw with Portugal. That is no small result, and it speaks to the discipline and physicality they bring to the table.
They have some real quality of their own, too. Newcastle United’s Yoane Wissa is always dangerous in transition, Cedric Bakambu gives them a focal point up front, while the experienced Chancel Mbemba is the kind of leader you want at the back in a big game like this.
The concern for DR Congo is whether they can back it up against another side with serious attacking weapons. Colombia should see more of the ball and create the better chances, but DR Congo have already shown they are more than capable of making life awkward.
Prediction: Colombia to Win & Under 4.5 Goals @ $1.70
Value: Both Teams to Score @ $2.30
Player Prop: Luis Diaz Anytime Goalscorer @ $2.50
Colombia vs DR Congo Odds & Popular Betting Markets
Here’s a quick look at the current odds and popular betting markets for the Colombia vs DR Congo matchup.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change
World Cup 2026 odds correct as of 23/06/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 24/06/2026 12:00pm AEST.
| Team | Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia/Colombia | 2.30 | Bet Now |
| Draw/Colombia | 4.00 | Bet Now |
| Draw/Draw | 5.25 | Bet Now |
| DR Congo/DR Congo | 9.00 | Bet Now |
| Draw/DR Congo | 11.00 | Bet Now |
| Colombia/Draw | 15.00 | Bet Now |
| DR Congo/Draw | 15.00 | Bet Now |
| DR Congo/Colombia | 21.00 | Bet Now |
| Colombia/DR Congo | 34.00 | Bet Now |
World Cup 2026 odds correct as of 23/06/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 24/06/2026 12:00pm AEST.