Comments and predictions for Congo vs Madagascar: A powerful first strike

Latest Congo vs Madagascar team information

Coach Desabre is expected to make a few changes to the lineup that played against Mali, with Cedrik Bakambu and Nathanael Mbuku likely to start after coming off the bench in the previous match.

Yoane Wissa – who replaced the injured Theo Bongonda in the 24th minute – is almost certain to start, while Trabzonspor striker Simon Banza could be given a chance after not playing in the last match.

On the Madagascar side, coach Martins has called up 24 players for this match, notably including Bryan Adinany and Scotty Sadzoute - two new recruits who have just committed to playing for the team and may be given the opportunity to debut.

However, preparations are being hampered by issues on the sidelines. According to Africasoccer, Loïc Lapoussin and Marco Ilaimaharitra have left the team due to a dispute over unpaid bonuses.

In addition, the possibility of two strikers Hakim Abdallah and Caddy Warren playing is still uncertain as both have not attended any training session with the team.

Latest expected lineup Congo vs Madagascar

Congo:

Bertaud; Kalulu, Batubinsika, Mbemba, Masuaku; Kayembe, Moutoussamy, Pickel; Wissa, Bakambu, Banza

Madagascar:

Laiton; Acapandie, Demoleon, Berajo, Busset; Johan, Ravelloson; Randrianantenaina, Rakotonomenjanahary, Noireau-Dauriat; Adinany

Latest football commentary on Congo vs Madagascar

Samuel Essende's 27th-minute goal gave DR Congo a crucial win, ending a two-match losing streak against Mali and continuing their perfect start to 2025.

Despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Chad on December 21 in the African Nations Championship qualifiers, that was the last time the Leopards failed to win. Since then, they have had four consecutive wins.

This impressive record comes from a good start, with DR Congo scoring the opening goal in each of their last five matches – all of which came in the first half.

More remarkably, they have been leading at half-time in each of their last three games – which is no surprise given their solid defence and clean sheets in the entire run.

Sunday's friendly is a crucial opportunity to maintain momentum ahead of the final stages of the World Cup qualifying campaign, where DR Congo lead the group by one point over Senegal.

Next September, they will have two matches against South Sudan, followed by a crucial match against Senegal, then face Togo and Sudan in October. However, first, coach Sébastien Desabre and his team need to overcome the challenge of Madagascar - the team that won the last time they met.

Madagascar are on the verge of a second consecutive win against Congo DR – something they have never done before in their history of confrontation. So far, they have 2 wins, 1 penalty win, 1 draw and 5 losses.

A win at the weekend would be a huge morale boost for Madagascar, who suffered a 3-0 defeat to Ghana in March – their fifth defeat in seven games in all competitions.

Currently, coach Corentin Martins' team is third in Group I of the World Cup qualifiers, 5 points behind the top with four matches remaining.

They will face Eswatini and Central African Republic in September, before facing Chad and Comoros in October, aiming to qualify for the World Cup for the first time.

Meanwhile, another squad consisting mostly of U23 and domestic players will take to the COSAFA Cup field against Tanzania on Saturday – two consecutive wins could provide a huge morale boost for the team.

Latest Congo vs Madagascar score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Congo vs Madagascaras follows:

• Sportsmole:Congo 2-1 Madagascar

• WhoScore:Congo 2-1 Madagascar
• Our newspaper predicts:Congo 2-0 Madagascar

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