Portugal vs DR Congo Tips, Predictions & 13/1 Bet Builder
Scott McGlynn
Portugal will be ready to sink their teeth into DR Congo in their opening World Cup game on Wednesday evening in Houston.
Roberto Martinez’s charges have a rich footballing heritage, but they have been largely starved of success on the international stage. Whereas DR Congo, formerly known as Zaire, are relative newbies, gracing the World Cup for the first time since 1974.
This game has David vs Goliath vibes, but will DR Congo stun Portugal?
Here are our three football betting tips and the best free bet offers ahead of Wednesday's evening's clash in Texas.
Portugal vs DR Congo Tips
Here are our top three World Cup betting tips and the best free bets ahead of this game.
Tip 1: Portugal to win & over 3.5 goals
On paper, this encounter appears to be a complete mismatch, and we’re not just talking about the World Cup pedigree of both sides.
No, Portugal are flooded with talent in all areas, and they are well-versed in creating overloads.
During qualifiers, Portugal averaged the second most crosses (22 per game), and Martinez’s charges regularly dominated possession.
Although DR Congo has a couple of familiar faces in the squad, such as Noah Sadiki and Yoane Wisa, the Leopards have seldom faced top-20 teams in the FIFA rankings, so this will be a tough assignment for them.
Portugal will want to lay down an early marker, and they come with a big reputation.
As much as a giant killing would shake things up, I just can’t see DR Congo spoiling the script. Portugal to win and over 3.5 goals seems a sensible opening tip.
Tip 2: Cristiano Ronaldo to score 2+ goals
Cristiano Ronaldo may be fast approaching the end of his international career, but he still commands the spotlight.
The 41-year-old remains one of the most feted players in world football, and he’s shattered a multitude of records for his country - no player has earned more international caps (226) nor scored more goals (143) than Ronaldo, and both are incredible feats.
He’s a man for the big occasion, and the Portugal captain has an insatiable appetite for scoring. Ronaldo to bag a brace is worth tapping up.
Tip 3: Portugal to win, Cristiano Ronaldo to score 2+ goals & Bruno Fernandes to provide an assist
Portugal’s biggest victory at the World Cup came in 2010 when they ripped apart North Korea 7-0.
While it remains to be seen whether Portugal will surpass this emphatic scoreline, they should run out comfortable winners nonetheless.
Ronaldo often affects games one way or another, and let’s not forget that he’s scored in five World Cups. He often gobbles up chances when they fall his way, and against DR Congo, Ronaldo could plunder at least a double.
Round off this bet builder with Bruno Fernandes to make a contribution. The Manchester United midfielder, who set a record for Premier League assists (21) last term, could weave his influence and lay on a goal for a team-mate.
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