Congo DR
Uzbekistan
Teamübersicht
Congo DR faced a tough challenge against Colombia in their last World Cup match, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat. Despite dominating possession with 64% and creating more chances, they were unable to find the back of the net.
Match statistics (Colombia vs Congo DR):
Teamübersicht
Uzbekistan's World Cup campaign took a heavy blow as they lost 5-0 to Portugal in their latest outing. They struggled to keep pace, managing only 34% possession and failing to create significant scoring opportunities.
Match statistics (Portugal vs Uzbekistan):
Congo DR secured a remarkable 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their World Cup group stage clash, showcasing resilience and tactical prowess after trailing at halftime.
Uzbekistan took an early lead in the 10th minute through E. Shomurodov, who capitalized on a well-placed assist from A. Mozgovoy. The home side struggled to find their rhythm initially, with a disallowed goal by N. Mbuku in the 17th minute further dampening their spirits.
However, the second half saw a dramatic turnaround. Y. Wissa equalized with a penalty in the 68th minute, igniting the Congolese attack. Following this, F. Mayele added a second goal just ten minutes later, demonstrating Congo DR's offensive strength with a total of 19 shots, compared to Uzbekistan's mere four.
As the match drew to a close, Wissa struck again in stoppage time, sealing the win for Congo DR. The home team dominated possession with 58% and managed to keep their composure despite receiving three yellow cards, while Uzbekistan faced 16 fouls throughout the match.
This victory not only boosts Congo DR's morale but also highlights their ability to adapt and overcome adversity, setting a positive tone as they advance in the tournament.
Congo DR has shown a mixed form in their last two matches, with one draw against Portugal and a loss to Colombia, scoring a total of 1 goal and conceding 2. Their overall performance indicates a struggle to find the net consistently, averaging 0.5 goals per game in their last 10 matches.
On the other hand, Uzbekistan has faced significant challenges, especially in their recent match against Portugal, where they suffered a heavy defeat, conceding 5 goals without scoring. This has resulted in an average of 0.5 goals scored per game and 4 goals conceded per game in their last 10 matches.
In their head-to-head encounter, Congo DR emerged victorious with a score of 3-1 against Uzbekistan, showcasing their attacking capabilities with an expected goals (xG) of 2.35 compared to Uzbekistan's 0.27. This disparity highlights Congo DR's offensive strength and Uzbekistan's defensive vulnerabilities. Additionally, Congo DR's possession rate was significantly higher at 58%, indicating their control of the game.
Uzbekistan's recent performances have been marked by a lack of offensive output, which is reflected in their low xG and goal tally. Their defensive frailties were evident as they conceded 5 goals in their last match, which could impact their confidence going into this fixture.
L. Mpasi-Nzau
G
A. Wan-Bissaka
D
C. Mbemba
D
A. Tuanzebe
D
S. Kapuadi
D
A. Masuaku
D
N. Mukau
M
S. Moutoussamy
M
E. Kayembe
M
C. Bakambu
F
Y. Wissa
F
A. Nematov
G
A. Khusanov
D
A. Abdullaev
D
R. Ashurmatov
D
B. Karimov
M
O. Khamrobekov
M
O. Shukurov
M
S. Nasrullaev
M
A. Ganiev
F
A. Fayzullaev
F
E. Shomurodov
F
