DR Congo vs Jamaica: prediction & betting odds 31 March 2026

DR Congo National Team Form

The Congolese side bypassed the semi-final stage of the play-offs thanks to the African continent's high ranking. They then secured a direct place in the final stage after finishing second in their qualifying group, recording seven wins and one draw from 10 matches, along with two defeats. But that was not all: qualifying followed, in which DR Congo first beat Cameroon (1:0) and then overcame strong Nigeria (2:1). This African national side are currently on a four-match unbeaten run (three wins and one draw), conceding just one goal in that spell. In fact, the Congolese have featured at the World Cup finals once before, but it was back in 1974.

• The Africans have avoided defeat in nine of their last 11 World Cup qualifiers (seven wins and two draws).
• No more than two goals have been scored in 10 of DR Congo's previous 12 World Cup qualifying matches.
• The national team have opened the scoring in eight of their last nine World Cup qualifiers.

Potential DR Congo Lineup (4-3-3)*

Lionel Mpasi – Steve Kapuadi, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Joris Kayembe – Charles Pickel, Edo Kayembe, Samuel Moutoussamy – Meschack Elia, Fiston Mayele, Yoane Wissa.

Jamaica National Team Form

The island nation, meanwhile, recently played their intercontinental play-off semi-final. At the same stadium, the national team edged past New Caledonia 1:0. Jamaica struck early – in the 18th minute – but were unable to build on that lead, focusing more on protecting their own goal than on creating chances. As a result, Jamaica have now gone four consecutive matches unbeaten in World Cup qualifying (two wins and two draws). If they can get past the Africans, the team will qualify for the world's biggest football tournament for the first time since 1998.

• Jamaica have won nine of their previous 12 World Cup qualifying matches (two draws and one defeat).
• At least one of the sides have failed to score in eight of the national team's last nine World Cup qualifying games.
• A maximum of two goals have been scored in five of the Jamaicans' previous six World Cup qualifiers.

Potential Jamaica Lineup (4-2-3-1)*

Andre Blake – Richard King, Ethan Pinnock, Ronaldo Webster, Joel Latibeaudiere – Isaac Hayden, Kasey Anderson – Tyrese Campbell, Andre Brooks, Ephron Mason-Clark – Bailey Cadamarteri.

Who Will Referee the Match

Facundo Tello (Argentina)

Matches – 16 (International matches, 2023-2026);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 73;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;

Red cards shown – 4;

Average fouls per match – 24;

Penalties – 38%.

* For each team, the starting line-up from its previous match is shown.