England vs D.R. Congo Prediction & Tips
England vs DR Congo takes place on Wednesday, July 1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with kickoff at 12:00 PM ET (5:00 PM BST / 5:00 PM in Kinshasa).
Thomas Tuchel’s England topped Group L with seven points, opening with a 4-2 win over Croatia in which Harry Kane scored twice, before a goalless draw with Ghana and a 2-0 win over Panama. Kane’s header in that final group game made him England’s all-time leading World Cup scorer with 11 goals at the tournament.
DR Congo, meanwhile, have made history simply by reaching this stage. The Leopards finished third in Group K, holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw, losing 1-0 to Colombia, and then beating Uzbekistan 3-1 in a thrilling comeback to secure their first-ever World Cup knockout appearance. Newcastle forward Yoane Wissa has been their standout performer, scoring three of the team’s four goals in the group stage.
HARRY KANE OVER 1.5 SHOTS ON TARGET @ 1.85
