Colombia’s first‑four matches have seen their shape lock in a 4‑3‑3 that squeezes possession and forces quick transitions. With Luis Díaz already on the board of a goal‑scoring assist and Daniel Muñoz’s strike, the side has turned every turnover into a threat, keeping the opposition’s midfield cramped and the counter‑attack tight. At Estadio Akron, the home‑side will use that high‑pressing rhythm to maintain the 3‑1 advantage they need to stay atop the group. Congo DR, sitting just two points behind, has had a more modest output: a single goal by Yoane Wissa and Arthur Masuaku’s lone assist, yet the team’s defense has managed only one concession. Their game will hinge on a disciplined 5‑3‑2 that can absorb pressure and launch swift retreats into the wide channels for a counter‑attack. With the tournament nerves pressing, the DR Congo squad will need to exploit any lapse in Colombia’s midfield control and press back into the set‑piece corners where their slight edge in goal‑assists could turn the tide.