Match Preview: Congo DR U20 vs Colombia U19 - prediction, team news, live stream

Congo DR U20 Look to Capitalise on Colombia U19's Defensive Woes at Maurice Revello

The Tournoi Maurice Revello continues on Sunday as Congo DR U20 face Colombia U19, with both sides seeking to gain a firmer footing in the competition. The stark contrast in recent results, particularly against a common opponent, China PR U20, sets a compelling narrative for this fixture. Congo DR U20 dispatched the Chinese 3-0 in their last outing, while Colombia U19 succumbed 0-1 to the same opposition. For fans eager to follow every pass and tackle, securing a reliable Congo DR U20 vs Colombia U19 live stream will be a priority, as this game promises to be an honest reflection of where both teams stand.

Match Details

• Competition: Tournoi Maurice Revello
• Venue: None, None
• Kick-off: Sunday, 07 June 2026 • 14:00 UK Time
• Referee: None

Current Form

Congo DR U20 arrive with a mixed bag of recent performances, yet show signs of genuine attacking threat. Their recent 3-0 victory over China PR U20 in this competition was a dominant display, providing a much-needed boost after a 0-3 defeat to Tunisia U23. This pattern of feast or famine extends to their Africa Cup of Nations U20 campaign last year, where they registered a 3-1 win against Central African Rep. U20, but also suffered 0-1 and 0-2 losses to South Africa U20 and Senegal U20 respectively. Their ability to secure clean sheets and big wins suggests a latent quality that can be decisive when tactical plans coalesce, but also a vulnerability to being entirely shut out.

Colombia U19, on the other hand, have endured a challenging start to the Tournoi Maurice Revello, shipping six goals across two losses. They fell 0-1 to China PR U20 and, more alarmingly, were defeated 3-5 by Saudi Arabia U21. While they managed to find the net three times against Saudi Arabia, their defensive struggles are a significant concern. Older results from 2022, including wins against Uruguay U19 (2-1) and Chile U19 (3-0), alongside a 2-4 loss to Paraguay U19, offer little insight into their current form or tactical discipline, given the passage of time and likely squad evolution. Their most recent outings paint a picture of a side struggling for compactness and defensive cohesion.

Team News

No major injury concerns have been reported for either side heading into this fixture, suggesting both coaching staffs will have their full complement of players available. For Congo DR U20, the goalkeeping duties will likely fall to R. Tutu Mayangila or I. Utshudi, protected by defenders such as M. Palato and Daniel Tshilanda. The midfield engine room, featuring players like Messy Manitu and Noah Makanza, will be crucial in dictating tempo and providing service to attackers like S. Lukisa and T. Talasi, who impressed against China PR U20. The breadth of their squad, particularly in midfield, offers options for rotation and tactical flexibility should the game demand it.