Linafoot (DR Congo)· Kick-off : Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 15:00 (UK time)
JSK vs Étoile du Congo: 0-1 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: JSK 0-1 Étoile du Congo. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for JSK (50%), while victory for Étoile du Congo was rated at only 25%. The final score ranked 5th among the most likely scorelines (7.6%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): correct.
Match analysis
JSK and Étoile du Congo met on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, a Linafoot (DR Congo), matchday 1 fixture. Before kick-off, our model gave JSK a 50% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Étoile du Congo 25%. On the correct score, 1-1 comes out on top (12.0%), followed by 1-0 (11.3%) and 2-1 (9.4%).
Over their last 5 matches, JSK have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 5 and conceding 5. Étoile du Congo are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (4 wins, 1 draw), scoring 11 and conceding 1. Étoile du Congo therefore arrive in far better shape than JSK. On average JSK score 1.00 and concede 1.00 goals per game; Étoile du Congo score 2.20 and concede 0.20.
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between JSK and Étoile du Congo: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. In double chance terms, "JSK or draw" stands at 75%, "Étoile du Congo or draw" at 50% and "no draw" at 75%.
In short : Our model backs JSK to edge Étoile du Congo (50% probability). On recent form, JSK have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in 5 while Étoile du Congo are in good shape (4 wins in 5). Both teams could find the net (BTTS at 52%).
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as JSK – Étoile du Congo. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (12.0%); the 5 scores below add up to 49% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| JSK 1-1 Étoile du Congo | 12.0% |
| JSK 1-0 Étoile du Congo | 11.3% |
| JSK 2-1 Étoile du Congo | 9.4% |
| JSK 2-0 Étoile du Congo | 8.9% |
| JSK 0-1 Étoile du Congo | 7.6% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.58 expected goals for JSK and 1.06 for Étoile du Congo, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 49% and "both teams to score" at 52%. JSK keep a clean sheet in 35% of scenarios, Étoile du Congo in 21%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| JSK expected goals | 1.58 |
| Étoile du Congo expected goals | 1.06 |
| Both teams to score | 52% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 74% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 49% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 27% |
| JSK clean sheet | 35% |
| Étoile du Congo clean sheet | 21% |
Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
JSK
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | APR · CAF Champions League | 0-3 | L |
| Sep 6, 2026 | APR · CAF Champions League | 1-0 | W |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Don Bosco · Linafoot (DR Congo) | 2-1 | W |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Maniema Union · Linafoot (DR Congo) | 1-1 | D |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Simba · Linafoot (DR Congo) | 1-0 | W |
Étoile du Congo
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2025 | Diables Noirs · Ligue 1 | 3-0 | W |
| Mar 14, 2025 | CARA Brazzaville · Ligue 1 | 4-0 | W |
| Mar 7, 2025 | JS Talangaï · Ligue 1 | 0-0 | D |
| Mar 2, 2025 | Avenir · Ligue 1 | 1-0 | W |
| Feb 26, 2025 | AS Penarol · Ligue 1 | 3-1 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSK | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Étoile du Congo | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-head
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between JSK and Étoile du Congo: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.
Out and doubtful
JSK
No absences reported.
Étoile du Congo
No absences reported.
Other matches in this competition
- Simba 2-0 Saint-LucOct 20, 2026
- Don Bosco 1-1 MaloleOct 20, 2026
- Céleste 1-1 FC MKOct 20, 2026
- Dauphins Noirs 0-0 RangersOct 20, 2026
- Dauphins Noirs – Etoile de KivuOct 20, 2026
- Tanganyika 2-1 BlessingOct 20, 2026
- Saint Eloi Lupopo 0-0 AS New SogerOct 20, 2026
- JSK – FC MKOct 20, 2026
- Maniema Union – Étoile du CongoOct 20, 2026
- Céleste – New JackOct 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the JSK vs Étoile du Congo prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave JSK a 50% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Étoile du Congo 25%. JSK are therefore favourites. Final score: 0-1.
What is the most likely correct score for JSK vs Étoile du Congo?
1-1 (12.0%), followed by 1-0 (11.3%), 2-1 (9.4%), 2-0 (8.9%) and 0-1 (7.6%).
Will both teams score in JSK vs Étoile du Congo?
The probability that both JSK and Étoile du Congo score is 52%. JSK have a 35% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Étoile du Congo 21%.
How many goals should we expect in JSK vs Étoile du Congo?
The model expects 2.64 goals (1.58 for JSK, 1.06 for Étoile du Congo). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 74%, over 2.5 goals 49%, over 3.5 goals 27%.
When and where is JSK vs Étoile du Congo played?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 15:00 (UK time), Linafoot (DR Congo), matchday 1.
What form are JSK and Étoile du Congo in?
JSK: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 5 conceded). Étoile du Congo: 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (11 scored, 1 conceded).
What was the JSK vs Étoile du Congo result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: JSK 0-1 Étoile du Congo. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for JSK (50%), while victory for Étoile du Congo was rated at only 25%. The final score ranked 5th among the most likely scorelines (7.6%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): correct.
How is the JSK vs Étoile du Congo prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.58 for JSK, 1.06 for Étoile du Congo) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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