DR Congo’s perfect start in AFCON 2027 Group E qualifying, with six points and a plus-three goal difference after 2-0 and 2-1 wins over Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe, underpins the 88% implied probability traders assign to the side topping the group. Recent results highlight the Leopards’ attacking depth and defensive organization against lower-ranked opponents, while Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea, and Sierra Leone each sit on three points or fewer following mixed outcomes in the first two matchdays. Remaining fixtures, including home-and-away ties through March 2027, still allow for shifts if key players suffer injuries or if results among the chasing pack create a tighter points race, though DR Congo’s current form and squad quality give them the clearest path to the top spot.