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Kenya vs D.R. Congo

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African Nations Championship Moi International Sports Centre (Kasarani), Nairobi
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Match Events

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Kitambala J.
15'
Sakari D.
18'
Katumbwe M.

AI Match Summary

Kenya in this African Nations Championship matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Kenya.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

51%
Kenya
20%
Draws
29%
D.R. Congo
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Kenya

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to D.R. Congo lately — more wins on the board than Kenya.
  • Kenya are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 60.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 14.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 7%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28%
Kenya Clean Sheet 68%
D.R. Congo Clean Sheet 18%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kenya D.R. Congo
Matches Played 23 29
Wins 9 18
Draws 6 4
Losses 8 7
Goals Scored 1.3 1.48
Goals Conceded 1.26 0.72
Expected Goals (xG) 0.77 1.41
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 3, 2025 African Nations Championship
Kenya vs D.R. Congo
1:0
Jun 15, 2019 Friendly International
Kenya vs D.R. Congo
1:1
Mar 26, 2017 Friendly International
Kenya vs D.R. Congo
2:1
Oct 4, 2016 Friendly International
D.R. Congo vs Kenya
0:1
Jan 17, 2011 Nile Basin Cup
Kenya vs D.R. Congo
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Kenya Compare

Top Goalscorer Odhiambo A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.59
Avg xA / game 0.39

D.R. Congo Compare

Avg xG / game 1.28
Avg xA / game 0.78

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Kenya 95 / 100
D.R. Congo 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Kenya D.R. Congo

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Kenya Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Kenya found the back of the net in 74% of recent matches (23 games).

These sides typically produce 1.60 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Kenya remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Difficult form: D.R. Congo registered 3 defeats in their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Kenya VS D.R. Congo
1.29 Goals Scored 1.25
1.57 Goals Conceded 0.25
71% Over 1.5 50%
57% Over 2.5 13%
29% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Kenya

(Home)
07 Jun
Kenya
4 : 0
Lesotho
04 Jun
Lesotho
1 : 1
Kenya
30 Mar
Grenada
0 : 3
Kenya
27 Mar
Kenya
1 : 2
Estonia
18 Nov
Senegal
8 : 0
Kenya
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D.R. Congo

(Away)
01 Jul
England
2 : 1
D.R. Congo
27 Jun
D.R. Congo
3 : 1
Uzbekistan
24 Jun
Colombia
1 : 0
D.R. Congo
17 Jun
Portugal
1 : 1
D.R. Congo
09 Jun
D.R. Congo
1 : 2
Chile
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Kenya 4 3 1 0 4:1 10
2 Morocco 4 3 0 1 8:3 9
3 D.R. Congo 4 2 0 2 5:4 6
4 Angola 4 1 1 2 3:6 4
5 Zambia 4 0 0 4 2:8 0
Promotion - African Nations Championship (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tanzania 4 3 1 0 5:1 10
2 Madagascar 4 2 1 1 5:3 7
3 Mauritania 4 2 1 1 2:1 7
4 Burkina Faso 4 1 0 3 5:7 3
5 Central Africa 4 0 1 3 2:7 1
Promotion - African Nations Championship (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Uganda 4 2 1 1 8:6 7
2 Algeria 4 1 3 0 5:2 6
3 South Africa 4 1 3 0 6:5 6
4 Guinea 4 1 1 2 3:6 4
5 Niger 4 0 2 2 0:3 2
Promotion - African Nations Championship (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Sudan 3 1 2 0 5:1 5
2 Senegal 3 1 2 0 2:1 5
3 Nigeria 3 1 0 2 2:5 3
4 Congo 3 0 2 1 2:4 2
Promotion - African Nations Championship (Play Offs)