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Portugal vs DR Congo Prediction

Group K · Wednesday, June 17 · 1:00 PM ET · NRG Stadium, Houston · TV: FOX (English), Peacock (Spanish)

Our prediction

Model win probability

60% Portugal 24% Draw 16% DR Congo

Both sides open their Group K campaign here, so there is no tournament form to separate them yet. Expect a cagey opening: teams that avoid defeat on matchday one advance from their group about four times out of five historically.

Win probabilities from our Elo-based Monte Carlo model (methodology). Editorial preview, not betting advice.

Where they stand

Portugal are yet to play in Group K. DR Congo are also yet to play. Top two qualify directly for the Round of 32; third can advance among the eight best thirds.

Group K

TeamPWDLGDPts
1 🇨🇴Colombia 000 00 0
2 🇨🇩DR Congo 000 00 0
3 🇵🇹Portugal 000 00 0
4 🇺🇿Uzbekistan 000 00 0

Match info

Kickoff: Wednesday, June 17, 1:00 PM ET (US Eastern)
Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston
TV (US): FOX in English, Peacock in Spanish. All streaming options

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