DR Congo leads AFCON 2027 Group E qualifying with a perfect six points from two victories, including wins over Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe, giving them a clear edge in goal difference and momentum. Their squad depth, featuring Europe-based contributors like Yoane Wissa and Aaron Wan-Bissaka under coach Sébastien Desabre, combined with recent competitive experience from the 2026 World Cup, underpins the strong trader consensus reflected in the implied probability. Remaining fixtures against Sierra Leone offer further opportunities to extend the advantage before the March 2027 return legs. Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea sit on three points each after mixed results, while Sierra Leone remains winless. Upset potential exists through key injuries, defensive lapses on the road, or improved form from the chasing sides, though DR Congo’s current trajectory makes such shifts improbable without major disruptions.