Our Cameroon vs DR Congo Prediction offers a sneak peek of two of the four African teams vying for a spot in the World Cup Inter-Confederation playoffs.
Expect fireworks as Cameroon takes on DR Congo in a CAF World Cup playoff fixture this November 2025.
Who between the Indomitable Lions or Les Leopards continue their quest to join the list of qualified teams in FIFA World Cup 2026?
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Cameroon vs DR Congo: Match information
Date: 14 Nov 2025
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 (CAF) Playoff
Stadium: Stade El Barid (Rabat)
Continuing the schedule, Cameroon vs DR Congo is one of two CAF World Cup playoff matches set for November 13, 2025.
The Indomitable Lions are one of the four best-placed runner-ups in the CAF World Cup qualifiers.
Additionally, they placed second in Group D with 19 points, just behind first-time World Cup qualifier Cape Verde (23 points).
Meanwhile, Les Leopards went second in Group B, behind Senegal (24 points), with 22 points after the October World Cup qualifiers.
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Form Guide
Cameroon
DR Congo
Head-to-Head
| Date | Competition | Home team | Away Team | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2021 | African Nations Championship | Cameroon | DR Congo | Cameroon | 2-1 |
| January 5, 2017 | International Friendly | Cameroon | DR Congo | Cameroon | 2-0 |
| January 25, 2016 | African Nations Championship | Cameroon | DR Congo | Cameroon | 3-1 |
| June 10, 2015 | International Friendly | Cameroon | DR Congo | Draw | 1-1 |
| January 7, 2015 | International Friendly | Cameroon | Congo | Draw | 1-1 |
| November 15, 2014 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | Cameroon | DR Congo | Cameroon | 1-0 |
| September 6, 2014 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | DR Congo | Cameroon | DR Congo | 2-0 |
| June 16, 2013 | World Cup Qualifiers Africa | DR Congo | Cameroon | Draw | 0-0 |
| June 2, 2012 | World Cup Qualifiers Africa | Cameroon | DR Congo | Cameroon | 1-0 |
| October 7, 2011 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | DR Congo | Cameroon | Cameroon | 3-2 |
| October 9, 2010 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | Cameroon | DR Congo | Draw | 1-1 |
| January 29, 2006 | Africa Cup | Cameroon | DR Congo | Cameroon | 2-0 |
| January 20, 2002 | Africa Cup | Cameroon | DR Congo | Cameroon | 1-0 |
| February 20, 1998 | Africa Cup | Cameroon | DR Congo | DR Congo | 1-0 |
Cameroon has won four of its last six head-to-head (H2H) matches against DR Congo.
Overall, the Indomitable Lions lead the series with an 8-4-2 (win-draw-loss) record.
Also, Cameroon’s biggest win came with a 3-1 decision in an African Nations Championship match on January 25, 2016.
DR Congo, on the other hand, last beat Cameroon 2-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations Qualification fixture in September 2014.
Notably, including the two draws, Cameroon has not lost to DR Congo in the last six matches over the past 11 years.
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Players to Watch
Cameroon (Indomitable Lions)
| Player | Position | Matches Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Mbeumo | Forward | 10 | 4 |
| Vincent Aboubakar | Forward | 8 | 4 |
| Georges-Kevin N’Koudou | Forward | 6 | 2 |
DR Congo (Les Leopards)
| Player | Position | Matches Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Bakambu | Forward | 7 | 4 |
| Yoane Wissa | Forward | 8 | 3 |
| Theo Bongonda | Midfielder | 7 | 3 |
Source: ESPN
Cameroon vs DR Congo Prediction and Scoreline
Cameroon 2-1 DR Congo
The statistical edge in this matchup belongs to Cameroon.
The Indomitable Lions average 1.21 goals in their 14 H2H games against DR Congo.
Despite a recent draw against Angola, Cameroon leads the H2H series overall.
Also, DR Congo won their last two matches, but have struggled historically against Cameroon.
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