England v DR Congo | R32 World Cup Prediction |William Hill News

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Wednesday’s 2026 World Cup game between England and D.R. Congo.

Our Prediction: England To Win To Nil (3/4), England 2-0 D.R. Congo (4/1)

The Atalanta Stadium awaits as England take on D.R. Congo in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with history on the line for both nations.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Wednesday’s fixture:

England v D.R. Congo – Wednesday, 5pm

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• England wrapped up Group L as winners after a hard‑fought 2-0 victory over Panama, though their last two outings have shown a slight struggle against low‑block opposition — something DR Congo specialise in.
• Thomas Tuchel’s side should still be confident of progressing, especially given that fourteen of their last fifteen wins have come with a clean sheet. The Three Lions will also be desperate to avoid joining Germany and the Netherlands in suffering early exits.
• Goals may be limited, though. Seven of England’s last nine matches have produced fewer than three goals, suggesting another tight affair could be on the cards. Punters can back England to win without conceding at 3/4 with William Hill.

• History will be made on Wednesday as D.R. Congo take their place in a World Cup knockout match for the first time ever, with a superb 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan on matchday three securing third place for the Leopards.
• Sébastien Desabre’s side may be underdogs, but they’ve already shown they won’t be brushed aside after holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw earlier in the tournament. You also have to go back to March 2022 for the last time D.R. Congo were beaten by more than one goal in a competitive fixture — a sign of their resilience.
• This is the first meeting between these nations, and all signs point towards a tight, low‑scoring affair. Thirteen of D.R. Congo’s last sixteen matches have produced fewer than three goals, reinforcing the likelihood of a cagey contest. Punters who fancy a seismic shock can back the Leopards at 10/1 with William Hill to stun England inside ninety minutes.

Bet Builder Hub:

• Player To Score – Harry Kane – Harry Kane has scored three goals in his last three games for England.
• Total Goals – Under 2.5 – Seven of England’s last nine matches have produced fewer than three goals.
• Total Corners – Over 9.5 – Each of England’s last six competitive games have seen 10 or more corners.

Agree with our tips? Combine them in a Bet Builder at 15/2 with William Hill.

*All odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*

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