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World Cup Qualifying - Africa | Second Round
Sep 6, 2021 at 2pm UK
Stade de l'Amitie
CD

Benin
1 - 1
Congo DR

Adeoti (33')
Kossi Fiogbe (66')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Mbokani (11')
Akolo (64'), Kayembe (90+4')

Preview: Benin vs. Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineups

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Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Benin and Congo DR, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Benin welcome Congo DR to the General Mathieu Kerekou Friendship Stadium on Monday in search of a second consecutive win to start their World Cup qualifying campaign.

On the other hand, the away side will be looking to make up for the two points they dropped last time out by claiming all three in this one.


Match preview

Benin came out on top in their opening qualifier courtesy of a hard-fought 1-0 win over Madagascar at the Mahamasina Municipal Stadium on Thursday.

In a game where clear-cut opportunities were at a premium, Steve Mounie broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute, and that proved to be the decisive moment in Antananarivo.

Michel Dussuyer's men have now ended a barren run of five games without a victory, three of which came in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers where they finished third in Group L.

The Squirrels now prepare for a first ever meeting against Congo DR on Monday before a second clash in quick succession eight days later.

DR Congo were involved in a share of the spoils following a 1-1 draw versus the Taifa Stars of Tanzania at the Stade TP Mazembe on Thursday.

Hector Cuper's men took in the lead in the 23rd minute through Dieumerci Mbokani, but parity was restored before the half-time whistle thanks to Simon Msuva.

The Leopards, who are currently ranked as the 65th-best national team by FIFA, now seek to return to winning ways away from home where they have lost their last two games to Gabon and Tunisia.

Monday's visitors failed to find the back of the net in both of the aforementioned matches, and they will be keen to get going at the attacking end.

Benin World Cup Qualifying - Africa form:
  • W

Benin form (all competitions):
  • D
  • D
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • W

Congo DR World Cup Qualifying - Africa form:
  • D

Congo DR form (all competitions):
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • D

Team News

Dieumerci Mbokani has now scored 18 goals for Congo DR and the 35-year-old continues to stretch his lead at the top of his nation's all-time scoring chart.

However, Mbokani's strike partner Cedric Bakambu is not far behind having netted 13 times in 12 fewer appearances for Monday's visitors.

Steve Mounie heads into the contest with the wind in his sails, as the Brest forward ended a two-year international goal drought last time out.

Jodel Dossou was on target for Benin in their last home victory where he netted his fifth goal for Monday's hosts, and he will be looking to deliver the goods once again.

Benin possible starting lineup:
Allagbe; Doremus, Hountondji, Adenon, Assogba; Alinvi, Adeoti, Kossi; Soukou, Mounie, Azankpo

Congo DR possible starting lineup:
Kiassumbua; Muzinga, Tisserand, Luyindama, Amale; Akolo, Mbemba, Moutoussamy, Bolasie; Bakambu, Mbokani


We say: Benin 1-1 Congo DR

The teams are renowned for not giving too much away, which should make for a cagey affair, and while we expect goals at both ends, we are also backing a share of the spoils with a point apiece for either side in the end.



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