Portugal is considered the clear favorite in Group K and one of the leading title contenders. The "European Brazilians" boast a powerful squad, and 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, in his sixth and likely final World Cup, is aiming for the only trophy missing. Their most recent friendlies against Nigeria and Chile ended in 2-1 victories, confirming their attacking spirit. Conversely, DR Congo is returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, when they played under the name Zaire. The team had a disrupted training camp due to the Ebola outbreak in their home country, and in their final friendly matches, they drew 0-0 with Denmark and lost 2-1 to Chile.
The key factor in predicting Over 2.5 goals is the Portuguese team's attacking potential, capable of penetrating even the most organized defense. Portugal has exceeded this total in nine of their last 13 matches, and they consistently score at least two goals per game. Meanwhile, DR Congo's defense looks vulnerable against top-tier teams, and their own attack is extremely weak – they have scored only two goals in their last five matches.
DR Congo's weak attack and their failure to score in two of their last five matches shouldn't prevent them from winning the game. Portugal is likely to secure a convincing 3-0 or 3-1 victory, guaranteeing the total will be exceeded. Even if the African team manages to score a consolation goal, the game is still likely to end with three or more goals, as the Portuguese will be playing from the front and constantly pressuring their opponents.
