England vs. Congo DR prediction, odds, props, World Cup 2026 picks [Round of 32]

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Get England vs Congo DR predictions for World Cup 2026 Wednesday.

England-Congo DR Predictions and Game Preview.
England vs. Congo DR World Cup 2026 prediction for Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

World Cup 2026 action continues on Wednesday at 12:00 PM ET as Congo DR takes on England in the round of 32 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven World Cup 2026 model projects England as the most likely winner of the England vs. Congo DR game.

This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's match, including best bets and picks.

England vs. Congo DR prediction: Who will win and advance to the Round of 16?

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's World Cup 2026 game between England and Congo DR, forming part of our World Cup 2026 predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model indicates a 73.9% chance of England winning, a 7.2% chance for Congo DR, and an 18.9% chance of a draw.

Additionally, the 2.5-goal over/under has a 58.8% chance of staying under, with a 70.5% chance of at least one team keeping a clean sheet. In the win to nil market, England holds a 56.0% probability to win without conceding, with Congo DR given a 5.0% chance.

For bettors looking to cover multiple potential outcomes, the most likely double chance result is England to win or draw at 92.8%.

 

Note that these odds cover 90 minutes of regulation time. If you're used to NBA markets that include overtime, remember that World Cup bets exclude extra time unless the specific market says so.

Congo DR vs. England odds

We have researched the best World Cup 2026 odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Moneyline

England Congo DR Draw
-340 +1400 +425

Total Goals

Over 2.5 Under 2.5
+100 -114

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

England vs. Congo DR picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

  • Moneyline: Congo DR @ +1400 via FanDuel
  • Total Goals: Under 2.5 @ -114 via FanDuel
  • Win to Nil: England @ -140 via BetMGM
  • Double Chance: Congo DR or Draw @ +270 via FanDuel
  • Both Teams To Score: No @ -215 via DraftKings

According to our World Cup 2026 best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 2.5 total goals.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

 

England vs. Congo DR: Correct score and BTTS predictions

The top three most likely final scores, according to our model, are listed below, with a 1-0 England win being the most probable:

Final Score Probability
England 1-0 Congo DR 18.3%
England 2-0 Congo DR 17.7%
England 3-0 Congo DR 11.4%

When it comes to the both teams to score (BTTS) market, we project a 29.5% chance of both sides finding the net and a 70.5% chance that at least one doesn’t.

England vs. Congo DR player props: Anytime goal scorer predictions

Our World Cup 2026 player projections for Wednesday highlight the top candidates to score a goal in England-Congo DR:

England

  • Harry Kane: 45.4% probability
  • Marcus Rashford: 22.8% probability
  • Jude Bellingham: 21.2% probability
  • Noni Madueke: 20.9% probability
  • Declan Rice: 10.2% probability

Congo DR

  • Yoane Wissa: 10.9% probability
  • Nathanael Mbuku: 7.1% probability
  • Brian Cipenga: 6.8% probability
  • Samuel Moutoussamy: 3.3% probability
  • Noah Sadiki: 3.1% probability

England vs. Congo DR game-day updates and essential details

Wednesday's soccer World Cup matchup between England and Congo DR at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is scheduled to commence at 12:00 PM ET.

  • Who: England vs. Congo DR
  • Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
  • Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.

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Conclusion

According to our computer model, England has a 73.9% win probability on Wednesday, Congo DR has a 7.2% win probability, and there is an 18.9% chance that the game will end in a draw.

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Written by
Ryan Leaver
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.

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