In an upcoming Africa Cup of Nations match, the defending champions, Botswana, will host Democratic Republic of Congo. Democratic Republic of Congo demonstrates a stronger offensive capability, averaging 1.5 goals per match, significantly outperforming their opponents. Botswana, although scoring only 0.9 goals per match in the league, is formidable at home. Defensively, the teams show a marked contrast. Botswana has conceded 17 goals and faces disciplinary issues, averaging over 1.9 yellow cards per game, indicating defensive instability and tactical vulnerabilities. Democratic Republic of Congo, however, has a more robust defence, conceding only 9 goals, which suggests a more solid backline and superior defensive organisation, increasing their resilience in matches. The away records of the two teams differ. Democratic Republic of Congo has a 40% draw rate and a 60% win rate, showing strong away form. Botswana's home and away performances are more balanced, particularly when comparing home and away data, demonstrating strong adaptability and competitiveness. In terms of corner kicks, both teams have shown decent performance. Democratic Republic of Congo averages 4.8 corners per match, significantly more than Botswana's 3.2. This difference could affect the game's rhythm and control of specific areas on the field. Both teams average around 5 corner opportunities, which, if converted into goals, could change the match's outcome. The match is set to begin, and an intense battle for corner kicks could be a key aspect to watch. Africa Cup of Nations Botswana vs Democratic Rep Congo 12-31 03:00 Match direction: Under 2.5