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월드컵Group stage · MD3Final

Uzbekistan vs Congo DR

06. 27. 19:30 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Final resultUzbekistan 1 : 3 Congo DRPick correct
  • 10'Uzbekistan⚽ E. Shomurodov
  • 17'Congo DR📺 VAR · Goal Disallowed - Foul · N. Mbuku
  • 21'Congo DR🟨 N. Sadiki
  • 43'Uzbekistan🟨 A. Khusanov
  • 48'Uzbekistan🟨 S. Nasrullaev
  • 50'Congo DR🟨 N. Mbuku
  • 51'Congo DR🔄 C. Bakambu ↔ F. Mayele
  • 59'Uzbekistan🔄 O. Shukurov ↔ O. Khamrobekov
  • 59'Uzbekistan🔄 D. Khamdamov ↔ A. Ganiev
  • 62'Congo DR🟨 S. Moutoussamy
  • 68'Congo DR⚽ Y. Wissa (PK)
  • 72'Congo DR🔄 B. Cipenga ↔ T. Bongonda
  • 72'Congo DR🔄 S. Moutoussamy ↔ N. Mukau
  • 72'Congo DR🔄 N. Mbuku ↔ M. Elia
  • 73'Uzbekistan🔄 A. Fayzullaev ↔ O. Urunov
  • 78'Congo DR⚽ F. Mayele
  • 82'Uzbekistan🔄 J. Urozov ↔ I. Sergeev
  • 82'Uzbekistan🔄 A. Mozgovoy ↔ J. Iskanderov
  • 83'Congo DR🔄 A. Masuaku ↔ J. Kayembe
  • 91'Congo DR⚽ Y. Wissa
UzbekistanMatch statsCongo DR
41%Possession59%
0.20Expected goals (xG)2.21
3Shots17
1On target4
3Corners2
15Fouls6
2Yellow cards3
1Offsides3

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Predicted winnerCongo DR
Projected scoreUzbekistan 0 : 2 Congo DR

Confirmed lineup

Uzbekistan (Away) 3-4-2-1
12Abduvokhid Nematov
5Rustam Ashurmatov
26Jakhongir Urozov
2Abdukodir Khusanov
13Sherzod Nasrullaev
7Otabek Shukurov
6Akmal Mozgovoy
3Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
22Abbosbek Fayzullaev
17Dostonbek Khamdamov
14Eldor Shomurodov
17Cédric Bakambu
20Yoane Wissa
9Brian Cipenga
14Noah Sadiki
8Samuel Moutoussamy
7Nathanaël Mbuku
26Arthur Masuaku
4Axel Tuanzebe
22Chancel Mbemba
2Aaron Wan-Bissaka
1Lionel Mpasi Nzau
Congo DR (Home) 4-4-2

Key factors

  • DR Congo holds a higher FIFA ranking at 46th compared to Uzbekistan's 50th, and their recent form is more stable (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses in last 5 matches, -1 goal difference).
  • Uzbekistan has shown significant defensive vulnerabilities in the World Cup group stage, with a poor goal difference of -7 (1 goal scored, 8 conceded) after 2 matches.
  • DR Congo boasts a solid defensive organization, conceding only 0.60 goals per 90 minutes during qualifications, anchored by captain Chancel Mbemba.
  • This match marks the first-ever encounter between the two nations, making current form and group stage performance critical for analysis.
  • Uzbekistan is in poor form with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last 5 matches, suffering heavy defeats in their World Cup games (1-3 vs Colombia, 0-5 vs Portugal).

Briefing

DR Congo and Uzbekistan face off for the first time in a critical Group Stage Match 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. DR Congo, ranked 46th in FIFA rankings, holds an advantage over 50th-ranked Uzbekistan. In their World Cup group matches so far, DR Congo has recorded 1 draw and 1 loss with a goal difference of 1-2, showing relatively stable performance. Their defensive solidity is a key strength, having conceded only 0.60 goals per 90 minutes during qualifications, indicating a resilient playing style. The defense, marshaled by captain Chancel Mbemba (Lille), is expected to remain robust. In attack, DR Congo will look to utilize the pace of players like Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United) and Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis) on counter-attacks.

In contrast, Uzbekistan has had a dismal World Cup campaign, suffering two losses in two matches with a severe goal difference of 1-8. Their defensive frailties were painfully exposed in a 0-5 defeat to Portugal and a 1-3 loss to Colombia. Uzbekistan's recent form is worrying, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last 5 matches. Key players like leading scorer Eldor Shomurodov (İstanbul Başakşehir) and Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov are vital but the team's overall cohesion and defensive stability are severely lacking. Both teams desperately need a win for any chance of advancing. Uzbekistan's urgent need for a victory might lead to an aggressive offensive approach, potentially further exposing their vulnerable defense to DR Congo's counter-attacking tactics.

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