Congo DR
9/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
0.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 5 wins from 5 available matches.
Inspect Congo DR’s results
Africa Cup of NationsGroup Stage - 1THE MATCH CENTRECongo DR vs Benin match centre
Full time
1:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
T. Bongonda16′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Congo DRBenin
—Expected goals · API-Football—
3Shots on target2
11Total Shots12
40%Ball Possession60%
5Corner Kicks5
16Fouls11
3Yellow Cards3
—Red Cards—
2Goalkeeper Saves2
301Total passes453
224Passes accurate380
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Congo DR 0 reported
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Benin 0 reported
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Benin
3/8Wins
1.0Goals / game
1.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 5 available matches.
Inspect Benin’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Congo DR
10 matchesResults9 wins · 0 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game0.2
Games with 3+ goals1 of 10
Both teams scored1 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
ZambiaHome · Friendlies2–0CameroonAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa1–0SudanHome · World Cup - Qualification Africa1–0TogoAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa1–0South SudanAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa4–1AngolaAway · African Nations Championship2–0ZambiaHome · African Nations Championship2–0KenyaAway · African Nations Championship0–1MaliHome · Friendlies1–0South SudanHome · World Cup - Qualification Africa1–0
Benin
8 matchesResults3 wins · 1 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.0
Goals conceded per game1.5
Games with 3+ goals4 of 8
Both teams scored1 of 8
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Burkina FasoAway · Friendlies0–3NigeriaAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa0–4RwandaAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa1–0LesothoHome · World Cup - Qualification Africa4–0ZimbabweHome · World Cup - Qualification Africa1–0MoroccoAway · Friendlies0–1South AfricaHome · World Cup - Qualification Africa0–2ZimbabweAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa2–2
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Congo DR at home with Benin away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 01:53 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Africa Cup of Nations · 2025/26 · all league matches
Congo DRBenin
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
—Clean sheets—
—Failed to score—
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Congo DR at home with Benin away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Congo DR
Confirmed formation4-1-4-1Otis N'Goma Kondi
- 1
L. Mpasi-NzauG - 2
A. Wan-BissakaD - 22
C. MbembaD - 4
A. TuanzebeD - 26
A. MasuakuD - 8
S. MoutoussamyM - 10
T. BongondaM - 25
E. KayembeM - 14
N. SadikiM - 7
N. MbukuM - 17
C. BakambuF
Substitutes (15)
21 · M. Epolo
16 · T. Fayulu
5 · D. Batubinsika
15 · R. Bushiri
24 · G. Kalulu
3 · S. Kapuadi
12 · J. Kayembe
11 · G. Kakuta
18 · C. Pickel
6 · N. Mukau
13 · M. Elia
9 · S. Essende
19 · F. Mayele
20 · B. Cipenga
27 · M. Balikwisha
Benin
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Gernot Rohr
- 16
S. AllagbeG - 11
A. MouminiD - 6
O. VerdonD - 5
Y. RocheD - 3
T. OuorouD - 15
S. D'AlmeidaM - 8
H. ImouraneM - 17
R. AlokoM - 19
D. DodoM - 20
J. DossouM - 10
A. TosinF
Substitutes (13)
2 · R. Fassinou
7 · M. Ahlinvi
12 · D. Kiki
14 · M. Ahouangbo
21 · R. Kossi
22 · R. Amoussou
24 · R. Rachidou
25 · O. Tessilimi
23 · A. Obassa
26 · C. Azongnitode
27 · G. Ahoudo
4 · A. Samadou
28 · A. Akimey
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Congo DR
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel M'Pasi | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — |
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 30 | 2 |
| Chancel Mbemba | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 28 | 1 |
| Axel Tuanzebe | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Arthur Masuaku | 68 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | 27 | — |
| Samuel Moutoussamy | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 38 | 1 |
| Théo Bongonda | 68 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 4 |
| Edo Kayembe | 55 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 13 | — |
| Noah Sadiki | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Nathanaël Mbuku | 85 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Cédric Bakambu | 85 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
| Ngal'ayel Mukau | 35 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 18 | 2 |
| Joris Kayembe | 22 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 14 | 1 |
| Meschack Elia | 22 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 12 | — |
| Brian Cipenga | 15 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 10 | — |
| Fiston Mayele | 15 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 8 | — |
| Matthieu Epolo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Timothy Fayulu | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dylan Batubinsika | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rocky Bushiri Kiranga | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gedeon Kalulu | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steve Kapuadi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gaël Kakuta | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charles Pickel | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michel Ange Balikwisha | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samuel Essende | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Benin
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturnin Allagbe | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 17 | — |
| Abdoul Rachid Moumini | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 35 | — |
| Olivier Verdon | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 89 | — |
| Yohan Roche | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 83 | 2 |
| Tamimou Ouorou | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 3 | 45 | 3 |
| Sessi D'Almeida | 82 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 40 | 1 |
| Hassane Imourane | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 57 | 4 |
| Rodolfo Aloko | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Dokou Dodo | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 27 | 2 |
| Jodel Dossou | 63 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 11 | — |
| Aiyegun Tosin | 89 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 3 | 14 | 2 |
| Romaric Amoussou | 27 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Samadou Attidjikou | 8 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 10 | — |
| Olatoundji Tessilimi | 9 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Adebiyi Marcel Serge Obassa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodrigue Fassinou | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charlemagne Azongnitode | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Kiki | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adam Akimey | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodrigue Kossi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gislain Ahoudo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Razack Rachidou | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mariano Ahouangbo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matteo Ahlinvi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2025/26 STANDINGS
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