Beijing International Friendship Tournament · Tuesday 19 July 1977 · Shanghai, China
China 3–2 DR Congo (19 Jul 1977): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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China winDrawDR Congo win
Based on Elo ratings (China 1642, DR Congo 1590) and the outcomes of 7,917 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between China and DR Congo.
- China won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- DR Congo won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 10 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: China 1642, DR Congo 1590 — China were favourites.
China: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs Hong Kong17 Jul 1977 · International Friendly
- 2–0 vs Botswana27 Feb 1977 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Iraq13 Jun 1976 · AFC Asian Cup
- 0–2 vs Iran11 Jun 1976 · AFC Asian Cup
- 0–1 vs Kuwait7 Jun 1976 · AFC Asian Cup
DR Congo: last 5 matches
- 1–0 vs Burundi7 Jul 1976 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs Cameroon5 Jul 1976 · International Friendly
- 6–1 vs Rwanda3 Jul 1976 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Gabon1 Jul 1976 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Sudan6 Mar 1976 · Africa Cup of Nations