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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in World Cup Predictions
It’s a top-of-the-table clash in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa, as matchday eight of Group D will feature Cape Verde and Cameroon on Tuesday. This match at the National Stadium between the top-placed Blue Sharks and the second-placed Indomitable Lions comes with our prediction that both teams will score. Libya, Angola, Mauritius, and Eswatini are the other teams in the group.
Only the topper qualifies directly for the World Cup finals, and Cape Verde (16) has a narrow advantage over Cameroon (15), with Libya four points behind them. A win here will almost certainly give Cape Verde a top spot, while the loser will be on the back foot, although there are two more rounds ahead.
This match has all the signs of being a classic clash for the top honours, and both Cape Verde and Cameroon are likely to give it their all. Can they produce a match to be remembered for the entire qualification campaign? Read more to see our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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The Best Betting Odds for Cape Verde Isl. v Cameroon Match
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3.2 | 2.8 | 2.45 |
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3 | 2.75 | 2.6 |
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3.1 | 2.75 | 2.5 |
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3.25 | 2.63 | 2.63 |
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3.15 | 2.8 | 2.43 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Cape Verde Isl. and Cameroon?
Our prediction for the Cape Verde Isl. vs Cameroon match is: both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 09/09/2025 between Cape Verde Isl. and Cameroon in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 30.42% for a win of Cape Verde Isl. against Cameroon with odds of 3.55 at Vbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Cape Verde Isl. vs Cameroon is 43.8% with odds of 2.8 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 25.78% chance ⭐ for a win of Cameroon vs Cape Verde Isl. with odds of 2.68 at Betwinner.
Cape Verde Isl. vs Cameroon Form
Cape Verde Isl. and Cameroon's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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16 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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15 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
Cape Verde Isl. and Cameroon Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Sep 2025 - World Cup
8 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
29 May 2025 - International Friendlies
25 Mar 2025 - World Cup
20 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Mar 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
10 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sep 2024 - AFCON
11 Jun 2024 - World Cup
25 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Sep 2025 - World Cup
8 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
29 May 2025 - International Friendlies
25 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Sep 2025 - World Cup
9 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
6 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
25 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Sep 2025 - World Cup
6 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
25 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
11 Oct 2024 - AFCON
7 Sep 2024 - AFCON
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
19 Mar 2025 - World Cup
13 Nov 2024 - AFCON
14 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sep 2024 - AFCON
11 Jun 2024 - World Cup
Cape Verde Isl. vs Cameroon Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
8 Jun 2024 - World Cup
17 Jan 2022 - AFCON
26 Mar 2021 - AFCON
Cape Verde Isl. - Cameroon: Form Analysis
Cape Verde are top of the qualification group with 16 points (W5, D1, L1) and come here with a 2-0 away win over Mauritius on Thursday in the last round. That extended their unbeaten run to six matches coming into this crucial fixture (W4, D2).
Playing at home has seen Cape Verde bring their best, as they have won their last two home qualifiers by a 1-0 score in this campaign. To go with that, they have been impressive playing at home recently.
Cape Verde won five of their last seven home games (W5, D1, L1).
That may be put to the test by Cameroon, who won the reverse fixture by a 4-1 scoreline. The Indomitable Lions come here with a confident 3-0 home win over Eswatini last week. That result kept them unbeaten in five games (W3, D2), including friendlies.
Being on the road hasn’t stopped their graph, as Cameroon are unbeaten in their last seven away games in all competitions (W2, D5). Five draws in this sequence are perhaps the downside, although Cameroon will look to bring their performance back on track in this crucial game.
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Cape Verde Isl. & Cameroon Squad Analysis
Cape Verde played in different systems of 4-3-3 or 4-3-2-1. They could once again line up with Vozinha in goal, with the defensive formation led by Roberto Lopes and Sidny Cabral forming a partnership in the middle.
Yannick Semedo and Jamiro Monteiro could be their midfield lynchpins, while the attack could be spearheaded by Jovane Cabral and Rocha Livramento. Cabral did score their opener in the 2-0 win over Mauritius and will hope he can add to that score here.
All eyes could be on Cameroon’s Andre Onana.
The Manchester United shot-stopper could move clubs, with Trabzonspor likely to sign him on loan. The 4-2-3-1 system could see Onana’s United teammate Bryan Mbeumo line up just behind the striker.
Mbeumo assisted once in Cameroon’s win over Eswatini, but he would like to contribute with a goal. He did add two goals for Manchester United just before joining international duty, something which the visitors will hope Mbeumo can replicate here.
Cape Verde Isl. - Cameroon Key Points
- In three of Cape Verde’s last five matches, both teams scored goals.
- Cape Verde scored at least once in six of their last seven home matches in all competitions and friendlies.
- Cameroon failed to score in just one of their last eight matches.
- Five of Cameroon’s last seven away matches ended in draws.
- The last three matches between Cape Verde and Cameroon in all competitions saw both teams score goals.
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Our Cape Verde Isl. vs Cameroon Prediction
It can’t get any better than this for a decider, as both Cape Verde and Cameroon look to make the top spot their own. The winner here will almost certainly finish first, which gives this match a tight outlook. Cameroon have an advantage over Cape Verde, considering their record of four wins in eight matches against them, including a 4-1 victory back in June 2024.
This match could see both Cape Verde and Cameroon strive for goals, and our Cape Verde vs Cameroon prediction is both teams to score.
Cape Verde Isl. vs Cameroon - Other Interesting Predictions
Draw
While the winner here takes a big step towards direct qualification for the World Cup finals, the loser will be at a big disadvantage. That’s enough to bring the best out of these two teams and perhaps make it a fixture neither wants to lose. It could be tempting to back a draw in this fixture.
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Cape Verde Isl. vs Cameroon match : Frequently asked questions
The Cape Verde vs Cameroon World Cup Qualification match will be broadcast on several TV channels. That includes CTV and SuperSport among others.
You can follow the game through our live scores. Check out our World Cup Qualification Livescore page!
Only one place is up for grabs from the group as only the winners go straight to the World Cup. The second-placed team goes into the second round, only if they are among the top four best group runners-up. Neither team would want to gamble on their chances by finishing second in the group!
With only a point separating the sides, this is perhaps the equivalent of a six-pointer that you see over league match weekends.
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