Guinea vs. Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineups
Guinea
Guinea will be looking to get their Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a winning start when they take on Congo DR in their opening Group B match on Sunday. The Guineans have been in good form in recent months, winning two of their last three matches, and they will be confident of their chances against a Congo DR side who have lost their last two games. Guinea coach Paul Put has named a strong squad for the tournament, including experienced players such as Naby Keita, Amadou Diawara and Sori Kaba.Predicted lineup: Keita; Conte, Diallo, Camara, Cisse; Diawara, Kaba, Guirassy; Traore, Bayo, Sylla
Congo DR
Congo DR will be hoping to cause an upset when they take on Guinea in their opening Group B match on Sunday. The Congolese have been in poor form in recent months, losing their last two matches, but they will be hoping to put that behind them and start their tournament with a win. Congo DR coach Florent Ibenge has named a young squad for the tournament, including several players who play their club football in Europe.Predicted lineup: Kiassumbua; Luyindama, Mbemba, Tisserand; Bastien, Mulumbu, Mpoku; Assombalonga, Botaka, Bakambu
Prediction
Guinea will be the favorites to win this match, but Congo DR have the potential to cause an upset. The Congolese have a number of talented players in their squad, and they will be hoping to make a statement in their opening match of the tournament.Prediction: Guinea 2-1 Congo DR
