Beijing International Friendship Tournament · Sunday 3 September 1978 · Beijing, China
CongoChina 1–0 Congo (3 Sep 1978): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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China winDrawCongo win
Based on Elo ratings (China 1618, Congo 1508) and the outcomes of 7,184 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 Congo.
- China won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 7 goals.
- Congo won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: China 1618, Congo 1508 — China were favourites.
China: last 5 matches
- 1–2 vs Peru22 Apr 1978 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Venezuela30 Mar 1978 · International Friendly
- 3–0 vs Jamaica31 Oct 1977 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Jamaica23 Oct 1977 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs United States16 Oct 1977 · International Friendly
Congo: last 5 matches
- 0–0 vs Tunisia11 Mar 1978 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 0–1 vs Morocco9 Mar 1978 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 1–3 vs Uganda6 Mar 1978 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 1–2 vs Sudan30 Jan 1978 · International Friendly
- 3–3 vs Gabon31 Jul 1977 · AFCON Qualification