DR Congo v Sierra Leone: Leopards eye third straight win in CAN 2027 qualifying

The Democratic Republic of the Congo host Sierra Leone in the third round of CAN 2027 qualifying on Thursday, 12 November 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 GMT.

The match will be played at Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecote and broadcast by beIN Sports, Canal+ Afrique, SuperSport and SABC Sport.

The Leopards have made an ideal start to their campaign and sit top of the group with six points from two matches. Sebastien Desabre’s side began with a 2-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea before beating Zimbabwe 2-1.

Sierra Leone, by contrast, are bottom of the group without a point. The Leone Stars have lost both of their opening fixtures and have conceded four goals, leaving them with a goal difference of -2.

Head-to-head record

The previous meetings strongly favour the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The two sides have faced each other three times, with the Leopards winning every match.

Across those three encounters, the Democratic Republic of the Congo have scored eight goals and conceded just one.

Match outlook

The contrasting starts mean the Democratic Republic of the Congo go into the fixture as clear favourites. They have combined defensive solidity with an efficient attack in their two victories, while Sierra Leone remain under pressure after failing to collect a point.

The Leopards’ perfect record against the Leone Stars also adds to the advantage enjoyed by Desabre’s team. A third win would strengthen their position at the top of the group, while Sierra Leone are seeking their first points of the qualifying campaign.

Africafoot’s prediction is a 2-0 victory for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The betting odds listed by 1xbet make the home side strong favourites. The Democratic Republic of the Congo are priced at 1,20 to win, with a draw at 5,75 and a Sierra Leone victory at 14,20.