Colombia vs Congo DR Prediction, 6/23/2026 World Cup Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 6/22/2026

Game: Colombia vs Congo DR

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Location: Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, MX

TV: FS1

Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, MX is the site where Congo DR (0-1-0) will meet Colombia (1-0-0) on Tuesday. The moneyline on this World Cup game has Colombia at -180 while Congo DR is at +550. The total has been set at 2.5. The starting goalkeepers will be Camilo Vargas for Colombia and Lionel Mpasi for Congo DR.

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Colombia was able to win their first World Cup game by a score of 3-1 against Uzbekistan. Luis Diaz had a goal and an assist for the Colombians, while Jaminton Campaz and Daniel Munoz also scored goals. Camilo Vargas had 1 save in goal for Colombia, who need to be careful in this matchup against a pesky Congo squad.

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Congo DR had a terrific showing in their first World Cup game in 52 years, tying Portugal 1-1. Yoane Wissa scored the tying goal for Congo DR on an assist from teammate Arthur Masuaku. Lionel Mpasi didn't have any saves, but his defense did the work for him, allowing only 1 shot on goal from Portugal.

The man who will protect the net for Colombia is Camilo Vargas. Vargas has been on the field for a total of 29,275 minutes and has tallied 828 saves thus far in his career. Vargas (109-93-124 mark during his career) has accumulated 102 shutouts, which has earned him a 31.4%% clean sheet rate. The goalie from Colombia has faced 1,144 shots sent his way in 326 career starting assignments. His goals against per 90 minutes is 1.14 (372 goals allowed) and his save percentage is 72.4%.

Lionel Mpasi will be looking after the goal for Congo. During his pro soccer career, Mpasi has allowed 146 goals and has racked up 300 stops in 127 starting assignments. He has given up 1.15 goals per 90 minutes while he holds a record of 36-50-41. He has earned a save % of 69.3% and his clean sheet rate sits at 25.9%%. Mpasi has racked up 33 shutouts while defending 433 shots attempted against him in 11,472 career mins.

Luis Diaz is one member of the side who can make an impact for Colombia. Diaz has had a starting assignment in 198 contests in his pro soccer career and he accounts for 0.41 goals per 90 minutes. The forward who is from Colombia has totaled 81 goals scored in 17,696 minutes. He has 46 assists while tallying 208 points during his pro soccer career.

Congo DR has an attacker in Cedric Bakambu, who pesters opposing defenses. The forward who is from Congo DR has been on the pitch for 21,260 professional minutes while scoring 135 goals. He currently averages 0.57 goals per 90 mins and has had a starting assignment in 237 matches so far in his pro soccer career. He has accumulated 301 pts in his career and has helped on a goal 31 times.

Who will win tonight's World Cup game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Colombia (-180)

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