Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup Picks: Odds and Best Bets
Colombia looks to build on a dominant opening win when they face DR Congo in the World Cup group stage on Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00 p.m. ET. Backed by the outstanding Luis Diaz, Colombia is a heavy favorite to take down a DR Congo squad that scraped together a lucky draw against Portugal. The best bet on the board is Colombia to cover the spread at -1.5 (+158) on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Colombia vs DR Congo Odds and Total
Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline
- Colombia -190
- DR Congo +550
- Draw +300
Total
- OVER 2.5 (+128)
- UNDER 2.5 (-158)
How to Watch Colombia vs DR Congo
- Date: Tuesday, June 23
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Estadio Akron
- TV: Fox/Tele/Peacock
- Colombia record: 1-0-0
- DR Congo record: 0-1-0
Colombia vs DR Congo History and Tournament Results
These two nations have never met on the international stage. That makes this matchup a true test of pure merit, and merit always wins.
Colombia
Colombia was tied with Uzbekistan in the second half before Luis Diaz took over. He put Colombia ahead 2-1 in the 65th minute and then buried a late insurance goal to seal a 3-1 victory. That is what individual excellence looks like. One man stepped up and earned the win.
DR Congo
DR Congo caught a flat Portugal side and walked away with a 1-1 draw last week. It was not a win. It was survival. Their underlying numbers tell the real story.
Why Luis Diaz Is the Best Prop Bet
Luis Diaz Anytime Goal (+180) is the play. Diaz scored once in the opener, but the film shows he should have had more. He posted 0.36 expected goals while leading all Colombian forwards in shots (2) and touches (47). His 47 touches were more than double the next closest forward on the team. He is still undervalued in the betting market, and at +180, he is absolutely worth backing to score again.
In a world obsessed with collective outcomes, Diaz represents something real: earned success through talent and hard work. Bet on the man who delivers.
Colombia Prediction: Why They Win by Margin
Colombia has a deep run in them. They cruised past Uzbekistan, and they will only get sharper from here. Their attacking power behind Luis Diaz will overwhelm DR Congo. The numbers do not lie. DR Congo posted -0.15 expected goals in its first match, one of the lowest marks in the entire tournament. That means DR Congo has one path: park the bus and pray for a defensive stalemate. That strategy will fail against a squad that knows how to attack.
Colombia wins this game by margin. The market agrees.
Pick: Colombia -1.5 (+158) via FanDuel
Can DR Congo Upset Colombia?
No. DR Congo recorded -0.15 expected goals against Portugal, which ranks among the worst attacking outputs of the tournament so far. They lack the firepower to challenge a Colombian side that creates chances at will. Their only hope is a defensive shell, and Colombia is built to break that down.
What Are the Best Bets for Colombia vs DR Congo?
The two best bets for this match are Luis Diaz Anytime Goal at +180 and Colombia to cover the -1.5 spread at +158. Both plays are backed by concrete data. Diaz dominates the forward touches and shots for Colombia, while DR Congo's expected goals output signals a team that cannot score.
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