Democratic Rep Congo vs Zambia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Democratic Rep Congo

L D L W D

2nd place in Group I

1-1

17/01/2024 16:00

Zambia

D L W W L

1st place in Group H

African Nations Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Democratic Rep Congo vs Zambia on 17 January 2024 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Democratic Rep Congo vs Zambia preview before placing your bet.

Democratic Rep Congo are currently 2nd with 10 points after 6 matches.
Zambia sit 1st with 13 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Democratic Rep Congo to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Democratic Rep Congo, who have won 1 of the last 2 meetings. Zambia have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2024-01-17

Democratic Rep Congo vs Zambia - Prediction & Odds

Democratic Rep Congo

Zambia

2024-01-17 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2024

Group H	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Zambia	13	6	4	1	1	12	6	6
02 Ivory Coast	13	6	4	1	1	9	5	4
03 Comoros	7	6	2	1	3	6	8	-2
04 Lesotho	1	6	0	1	5	1	9	-8

Group I	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Mauritania	11	6	3	2	1	10	5	5
02 Democratic Rep Congo	10	6	3	1	2	9	5	4
03 Gabon	7	6	2	1	3	3	5	-2
04 Sudan	6	6	2	0	4	3	10	-7

Group F	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Morocco	7	3	2	1	0	5	1	4
02 Democratic Rep Congo	3	3	0	3	0	2	2	0
03 Zambia	2	3	0	2	1	2	3	-1
04 Tanzania	2	3	0	2	1	1	4	-3

Head To Head

18/01/2015 11:59

Zambia

1 - 1

Democratic Rep Congo

CAF NC

04/03/2009 15:00

Democratic Rep Congo

2 - 1

Zambia

CAF SC

Democratic Rep Congo

50%

Draw

50%

Zambia

Democratic Rep Congo Last 6 matches

10/01/2024 10:00

Democratic Rep Congo 1 - 2 Burkina Faso INT FRL

06/01/2024 07:40

Democratic Rep Congo 0 - 0 Angola INT FRL

19/11/2023 11:59

Sudan 1 - 0 Democratic Rep Congo WCPAF

15/11/2023 11:59

Democratic Rep Congo 2 - 0 Mauritania WCPAF

17/10/2023 10:30

Angola 0 - 0 Democratic Rep Congo INT FRL

13/10/2023 11:59

New Zealand 1 - 1 Democratic Rep Congo INT FRL

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Zambia

09/01/2024 09:00

Zambia 1 - 1 Cameroon INT FRL

21/11/2023 15:00

Niger 2 - 1 Zambia WCPAF

17/11/2023 11:59

Zambia 4 - 2 Congo WCPAF

17/10/2023 11:00

Zambia 3 - 0 Uganda INT FRL

12/10/2023 11:59

Egypt 1 - 0 Zambia INT FRL

09/09/2023 15:00

Comoros 1 - 1 Zambia CAF NC

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues African Nations Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Democratic Rep Congo

Zambia

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.39

Scored

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 90 matches

YesNo

40 (44%)50 (56%)

In last 90 matches

NoYes

50 (54%)43 (46%)

Democratic Rep Congo

Recent matches

Zambia

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Democratic Rep Congo

Zambia

Shots

Democratic Rep Congo

Total shots

9.86 avg / game

Blocked

65 total

Avg. 2.24

Zambia

Total shots

9.17 avg / game

Blocked

28 total

Avg. 1.65

Democratic Rep Congo Pass Zambia

Total passes

11893

Avg. 340 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

8525

Avg. 371 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Democratic Rep Congo

Played games

Zambia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.24

3.99

359

Corners

358

3.85

8.12

731

Throw-ins

355

3.82

1.06

Offsides

0.59

1.06

GK saves

0.90

Democratic Rep Congo

DISCIPLINARY

Zambia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.22

110

141

1.52

0.03

0.05

7.53

678

Fouls

421

4.53

4.19

377

Tackles

235

2.53

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How We Build the Democratic Rep Congo vs Zambia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Democratic Rep Congo vs Zambia on 17 January 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this African Nations Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Democratic Rep Congo vs Zambia Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Democratic Rep Congo's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Zambia's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

African Nations Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live African Nations Cup standings and the African Nations Cup form table to understand exactly where Democratic Rep Congo and Zambia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our African Nations Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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