Nigeria are preparing hard for their World Cup 2018 campaign that kicks off in a matter of weeks, and the Super Eagles will have their sights set firmly on a repeat of their efforts at the 2014 tournament, where they reached the last 16 before being dumped out by France.
To some extent DR Congo were unlucky not to make it to Russia themselves, finishing one point behind their group winners Tunisia. Rather than preparing for their big moment on the world stage, they must instead focus on the AFCON 2019 qualification campaign, which kicks off later in the year.
There has been a huge outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic, and there were fears that the game might not go ahead with the Congo players unable to travel. But they have been given special dispensation, with screening booths set up to ensure the virus does not spread into the country.
This will be Nigeria’s final warm-up game on African soil, before they head to Europe in the first week of June to take on England in London and the Czech Republic in Austria, before their World Cup campaign kicks off on June 16 against Croatia.
So will the Super Eagles’ plans go as well as expected, or will DR Congo upset the applecart on May 28? What are our Nigeria vs D.R. Congo friendly predictions?
Let's have a quick look at Nigeria vs D.R. Congo odds. They are on home soil and have qualified for the World Cup, so it’s perhaps no surprise that Nigeria have been installed as the bookmakers’ favourites for this match at 1.55.
The DR Congo have plenty to prove however after missing out on qualification for the summer spectacle, and so they will have the bit between their teeth here. They can be backed at 6.55, with the draw at 4.
2. Nigeria vs D.R. Congo Betting Tips
There is so much quality in this Nigeria squad, particularly in attacking areas, that they might be dark horses to do well at the World Cup, let alone in this friendly.
Head coach Florent Ikwange Ibenge can choose from the likes of Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa and Odion Ighalo in attack, with Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi and Chelsea’s Victor Moses offering plenty of support.
In midfield there is the experienced Jon Obi-Mikel and the talented young starlet Wilfried Ndidi, and it’s only at the back where you would argue that Nigeria’s weakness lies.
The concern for DR Congo supporters is that their defensive options for this friendly have been selected almost exclusively from players who play their club football domestically; a significant step down in class compared to what the Nigeria players are exposed to week in, week out. Yannick Bolasie has also withdrawn from the squad.
The Congolese can call upon former Villarreal hitman Cedric Bakambu, who’s now off earning his fortune in China, as well as Wolves’ Benik Afobe and Middlesbrough’s Britt Assombalonga.
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And so it’s a match where the forward players offer far more quality than those in defence, and for that reason Both Teams to Score is a logical selection for punters.
3. Nigeria vs Democratic Republic of Congo
So these were our Nigeria vs D.R. Congo predictions. Nigeria step up their preparations for World Cup 2018 with this friendly against DR Congo, who have plenty to prove after failing to qualify for the summer spectacle, and we feel like Nigeria is too strong for Congo to beat them.
Nigeria vs D.R. Congo Friendly Predictions & Odds
Nigeria are preparing hard for their World Cup 2018 campaign that kicks off in a matter of weeks, and the Super Eagles will have their sights set firmly on a repeat of their efforts at the 2014 tournament, where they reached the last 16 before being dumped out by France.
To some extent DR Congo were unlucky not to make it to Russia themselves, finishing one point behind their group winners Tunisia. Rather than preparing for their big moment on the world stage, they must instead focus on the AFCON 2019 qualification campaign, which kicks off later in the year.
There has been a huge outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic, and there were fears that the game might not go ahead with the Congo players unable to travel. But they have been given special dispensation, with screening booths set up to ensure the virus does not spread into the country.
This will be Nigeria’s final warm-up game on African soil, before they head to Europe in the first week of June to take on England in London and the Czech Republic in Austria, before their World Cup campaign kicks off on June 16 against Croatia.
So will the Super Eagles’ plans go as well as expected, or will DR Congo upset the applecart on May 28? What are our Nigeria vs D.R. Congo friendly predictions?
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1. Nigeria vs D.R. Congo Odds
Let's have a quick look at Nigeria vs D.R. Congo odds. They are on home soil and have qualified for the World Cup, so it’s perhaps no surprise that Nigeria have been installed as the bookmakers’ favourites for this match at 1.55.
The DR Congo have plenty to prove however after missing out on qualification for the summer spectacle, and so they will have the bit between their teeth here. They can be backed at 6.55, with the draw at 4.
2. Nigeria vs D.R. Congo Betting Tips
There is so much quality in this Nigeria squad, particularly in attacking areas, that they might be dark horses to do well at the World Cup, let alone in this friendly.
Head coach Florent Ikwange Ibenge can choose from the likes of Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa and Odion Ighalo in attack, with Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi and Chelsea’s Victor Moses offering plenty of support.
In midfield there is the experienced Jon Obi-Mikel and the talented young starlet Wilfried Ndidi, and it’s only at the back where you would argue that Nigeria’s weakness lies.
The concern for DR Congo supporters is that their defensive options for this friendly have been selected almost exclusively from players who play their club football domestically; a significant step down in class compared to what the Nigeria players are exposed to week in, week out. Yannick Bolasie has also withdrawn from the squad.
The Congolese can call upon former Villarreal hitman Cedric Bakambu, who’s now off earning his fortune in China, as well as Wolves’ Benik Afobe and Middlesbrough’s Britt Assombalonga.
And so it’s a match where the forward players offer far more quality than those in defence, and for that reason Both Teams to Score is a logical selection for punters.
3. Nigeria vs Democratic Republic of Congo
So these were our Nigeria vs D.R. Congo predictions. Nigeria step up their preparations for World Cup 2018 with this friendly against DR Congo, who have plenty to prove after failing to qualify for the summer spectacle, and we feel like Nigeria is too strong for Congo to beat them.
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