England vs Congo DR: match statistics
England vs Congo DR: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
England played against Congo DR in World Cup (International). The game was played on July 1, 2026. Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
England has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.33 points per game. Congo DR has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.33 points per game.
Scoring records
England scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.67. Congo DR scores 1.33 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of England's games and 67% of Congo DR's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 33%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
England has the higher season xG average, 2.11 to 1.14 per game. England takes 19.3 shots per game, while Congo DR takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
England leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Congo DR leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
England's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). For Congo DR, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
World Cup games average 2.92 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Typ 1X2 after 90 minutes: 1. England has more quality, but this is not a match with an easy result. Congo DR is physical, strong in matchups, and won't break just because the opponent has more names. We assume the advantage of England, but more through a patient 1:0 than through full domination. Our prediction is 55% for England, 27% for draw and 18% for Congo DR. Most likely exact score: 1-0. Promotion: England (70% vs 30%). Status: SMALL BET
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Typ BTTS: no. England has more quality, but this is not a match with an easy score. Congo DR is physical, strong in matchups, and won't break just because the opponent has more names. We assume the advantage of England, but more through a patient 1:0 than through full domination. Control of one side and the limited volume of underdog situations are more important here, so it is more likely that at least one team will finish the match without a goal. The model gives 41% on BTTS Yes and 59% on BTTS No, with expected goals of England 1.55, Congo DR 0.80. Status: SMALL BET
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Typ: under 2.5. England has more quality, but this is not a match with an easy score. Congo DR is physical, strong in matchups, and won't break just because the opponent has more names. We assume the advantage of England, but more through a patient 1:0 than through full domination. The gate model gives 42% on Over 2.5 and 58% on Under 2.5. xG: England 1.55, Congo DR 0.80, total 2.35. Most likely result: 1-0. Line 2.5 separates a controlled match from an open match. In this pair, the underlying score and the need for caution after conceding a goal for the first time are more important than the teams' branding itself. Status: SMALL BET
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Typ HT/FT: 1/1. England has more quality, but this is not an easy match. Congo DR is physical, strong in matchups, and won't break just because the opponent has more names. We assume the advantage of England, but more through a patient 1:0 than through full domination. The host has the best chance to take the lead and maintain the advantage thanks to rhythm control and better quality in key sectors. The highest model paths were 1/1 28%, X/1 24% and X/X 19%. Rozkład HT/FT jest skalibrowany do naszego 1X2 55%–27%–18% i nie korzysta z kursów. Status: SMALL BET
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| England | Congo DR | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 21% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.57 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
England is 75% better for: last-5 form.
2.33 pts / game - England · 1.33 pts / game - Congo DR
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
England is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - England · 1.33 goals / game - Congo DR
England is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - England · 1 goals / game - Congo DR
England scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Congo DR keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
Congo DR scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while England keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - England
Over / Under - Congo DR
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
England is 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - England · 0.67 pts / game - Congo DR
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
England - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Congo DR - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 100% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.67 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
England
Congo DR
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (World Cup).
Teams vs league
| England | Liga | Congo DR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.67 | 2.92 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 54% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 54% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 27% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 71% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of England vs Congo DR?
The World Cup match finished England 2:1 Congo DR. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before England vs Congo DR?
England score 2.00 goals per game on average and Congo DR 1.33. The World Cup average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 33% of England's matches and 67% of Congo DR's.
What form are England and Congo DR in?
Over the last 5 games England have a 2-1-0 record (2.33 points per game) and Congo DR 1-1-1 (1.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for England vs Congo DR?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for England vs Congo DR: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.