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Portugal vs DR Congo 
Prediction
· Group Stage - 1 · Houston Stadium
Match Status
Portugal 1-1 DR Congo · FT · Miss
Source: FIFA calendar/matches · Updated: —
The model favours Portugal to win at 78%. Overall probabilities: Portugal 78%, draw 15%, DR Congo 7%; model score 2-0.
Model confidence: Very High · top outcome 78%
model top outcome · 78%
model score forecast
over 2.5 goals probability
model update date
Betting View
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Citable facts: Portugal 78% / Draw 15% / DR Congo 7%; expected goals 2.45-0.59; BTTS 41%; blended best estimate 76.5%/16.1%/7.4%. Data sources: FootyTips Elo + Poisson model, TheSportsDB fixtures, martj42 historical results. Probabilities are not guarantees.
Post-Match Result
Miss: Final score Portugal 1-1 DR Congo. Model pick: Portugal. Actual result: Draw.
Brier contribution: 1.3358 · settled 2026-07-19
Win Probability
- Portugal win: 78%
- Draw: 15%
- DR Congo win: 7%
Goals & Scoreline
- Model score: 2-0
- Expected goals (model lambda): 2.45 - 0.59
- Over 2.5: 59%
- Both teams to score: 41%
Model Ratings
Portugal Elo 2062 · DR Congo Elo 1800
Prediction by FootyTips.io's Elo + Poisson model · updated 2026-06-11. Probabilities, not guarantees.
Head-to-Head
Portugal and DR Congo have met 1 time: 0 Portugal wins, 1 draw, 0 DR Congo wins.
- Portugal 1–1 DR Congo · 2026-06-17 · FIFA World Cup
Past meetings from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Analysis
Our model makes Portugal clear favourites at 78% in this Group K fixture at Houston Stadium — Portugal 78%, the draw 15%, DR Congo 7%. A big Elo gap in Portugal's favour (2062 vs 1800), and the model score forecast is 2–0.
Expect an open game: the model rates over 2.5 goals at 59% and both teams to score at 41%. These are probabilities from our transparent Elo + Poisson model, not certainties — upsets are part of the World Cup.
FAQ
Who will win Portugal vs DR Congo?
Portugal are favoured at 78%. Portugal 78% / Draw 15% / DR Congo 7%.
What is the predicted score for Portugal vs DR Congo?
Our model score forecast is 2-0, aligned with the top win/draw/loss pick.
What do betting markets say about Portugal vs DR Congo?
De-vigged 1X2 odds from bookmaker odds imply 75.3% Portugal win, 16.8% draw, 7.9% DR Congo win. Blending our model with the market gives a best estimate of 76.5% / 16.1% / 7.4%. Market-probability snapshot: null.
Will Portugal vs DR Congo have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals.
Will both teams score in Portugal vs DR Congo?
Both teams to score (BTTS) is rated at 41%.
What is the head-to-head record between Portugal and DR Congo?
Portugal and DR Congo have met 1 time: 0 Portugal wins, 1 draw, 0 DR Congo wins.