Two African football figures Congo and Senegal are set to lock horns in a 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers fixture at the Stade Alphonse Massemba-Debat. Kickoff is scheduled for 7th September 2021 at 19:00.
Congo prepare for this fixture on the back of 1-1 WC Qualifiers – Africa drawn match against Namibia. Both goals in that match were scored by Namibian defender Vetunuavi leading to the share of spoils. Congo has a point to prove in this match.
On the other hand Senegal travels to Congo following a 2-0 WC Qualifiers away victory against Togo. Sadio Mane and Abdou Diallo scored for the Teranga lions. They have been performing well in their previous matches and will be aiming to give similar or even better results in this match.
Senegal has had quite impressive attacking game play, due to players like Sadio Mane being on good form for the national team, the visiting side will be quite hard to stop. Congo were unable to keep a clean sheet against Senegal in their previous meeting back in March, but this is one of the rare occasions.
Considering the performance, head to head record between the two teams and experienced players the likes of Sadio Mane and Edouard Mendy; Senegal is in a better position to win in this match However, the visitors are in a good position to continue their excellent run of form and stand in the way of Senegal.
Congo vs Senegal head to head
These two sides have met thrice since 2005 with Senegal taking one win while the other two matches ended in draws. The most recent meeting came in a 2021 AFCON qualifier in March when they could not be separated in a goalless draw in Congo.
- Congo 0-0 Senegal 26/03/21
- Senegal 2-0 Congo 13/11/19
- Congo 0-0 Senegal 05/06/05
Home
- Namibia 1-1 Congo Rep
- Guinea-bissau 3-0 Congo Rep
- Congo Rep 0-0 Senegal
- Mali 5-4 Congo Rep
- Congo Rep 1-0 Libya
Away
- Senegal 2-0 Togo
- Senegal 4-5 South Africa
- Senegal 2-1 Malawi
- Senegal 2-1 Zimbabwe
- Senegal 1-0 Mozambique
Congo team news
Héctor Cúper’s side has no injury or doubts reports yet.
Senegal team news
Coach Aliou Cisse called up 25 players for their first qualifiers match against Togo and the squad is still fit to take on Congo.
Prediction and odds
- Senegal Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- Draw
