Cape Verde Isl. vs Saudi Arabia Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in World Cup Predictions
With both Cape Verde still to lose a game in their historic World Cup debut, and Saudi Arabia already picking up five goals in two games, the newcomers should snag their first win. Keep reading our Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia match prediction below to see why the Blue Sharks are the favourites.
Cape Verde have failed to lose at this World Cup despite sharing a pick with tournament favourites Spain and two-time champions Uruguay. After holding Spain to a goalless stalemate and stunning Uruguay with two goals, Cape Verde should fare well against the Saudis.
In contrast, Saudi Arabia sits fourth on one point with a goal difference of -4, and must win outright to have any realistic hope of reaching the round of 32. This is the first-ever meeting between the two nations, and with a draw doing neither side much good, expect both to commit to the win at NRG Stadium on Friday.
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Cape Verde Isl. v Saudi Arabia Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.41 | 3.35 | 2.8 |
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2.55 | 3.53 | 2.95 |
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2.35 | 3.5 | 2.93 |
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2.35 | 3.5 | 2.93 |
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2.55 | 3.53 | 2.95 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Cape Verde Isl. and Saudi Arabia?
Our prediction for the Cape Verde Isl. vs Saudi Arabia match is: Cape Verde wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 26/06/2026 between Cape Verde Isl. and Saudi Arabia in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 49.54% for a win of Cape Verde Isl. against Saudi Arabia with odds of 2.55 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Cape Verde Isl. vs Saudi Arabia is 33.96% with odds of 3.63 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 16.5% chance ⭐ for a win of Saudi Arabia vs Cape Verde Isl. with odds of 3.04 at 888Starz.
Cape Verde Isl. vs Saudi Arabia Form
Cape Verde Isl. and Saudi Arabia's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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3
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2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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4
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1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 |
Cape Verde Isl. and Saudi Arabia Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jun 2026 - World Cup
15 Jun 2026 - World Cup
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 May 2026 - International Friendlies
29 Mar 2026 - FIFA Series
26 Mar 2026 - FIFA Series
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 May 2026 - International Friendlies
29 Mar 2026 - FIFA Series
17 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
13 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jun 2026 - World Cup
15 Jun 2026 - World Cup
26 Mar 2026 - FIFA Series
8 Oct 2025 - World Cup
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
8 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jun 2026 - World Cup
15 Jun 2026 - World Cup
9 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
5 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
30 May 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Jun 2026 - World Cup
5 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
18 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
15 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
2 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jun 2026 - World Cup
9 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
30 May 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
11 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
8 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
Cape Verde Isl. - Saudi Arabia: Form Analysis
Cape Verde have been the story of the group stage. Pedro "Bubista" Brito's side held Spain scoreless in their opener, then came from behind to draw 2-2 with Uruguay.
Kevin Lenini's stunning 30-yard free from kick and a smart Hélio Varela finish off the bench cancelling out goals from Maxi Araújo and Agustín Canobbio.
Cape Verde have not lost a single game across their first-ever World Cup campaign.
That resilience is built on a disciplined defensive block (conceding only to two of the tournament's sharpest attacking sides) and a goalkeeper, 39-year-old Vozinha, who has been heroic in both matches.
Saudi Arabia, by contrast, have gone from hopeful to desperate inside a week.
Georgios Donis's side frustrated Uruguay for long periods in a 1-1 draw before being torn apart by Spain, falling 3-0 inside half an hour to Lamine Yamal and a Mikel Oyarzabal double, then conceding a fourth via an unlucky Hassan Tambakti own goal.
That kind of defensive fragility, against a side now forced to attack out of necessity, is the worry heading into Friday.
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Cape Verde Isl. vs Saudi Arabia last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
C. Dos Santos
M. Rosa
DefenderStopira
W. Pina
K. Pires
L. Costa
MidfielderD. Duarte
W. Semedo
J. Cabral
L. Duarte
H. Varela
Joao Paulo
Y. Semedo
N. Da Costa
ForwardD. Livramento
N. Alaqidi
A. Alkassar
DefenderN. Washl
M. Abu Alshamat
J. Thikri
A. Majrashi
H. Kadish
MidfielderZ. Aljohani
A. Alhajji
M. Kanno
ForwardA. Alhamddan
K. Alghannam
A. Yahya
S. Alshehri
S. Mandash
Missing players
S. Lopes Cabral
MidfielderJ. Cabral
T. Arcanjo
Cape Verde Isl. & Saudi Arabia Squad Analysis
Cape Verde's run is built on continuity, and Bubista has kept faith with almost the entire group that got them here.
Captain Ryan Mendes, the country's all-time leader in caps (94) and goals (22), leads from the front, while Nuno da Costa has operated as the central focal point across both matches.
Vozinha, the side's 39-year-old vice-captain, has been the difference in both draws, while centre-backs Roberto "Pico" Lopes and Diney Borges have organised a backline that has conceded just twice all tournament.
Cape Verde have conceded only two goals in their first two World Cup matches, both against Spain and Uruguay.
Saudi Arabia's picture is shakier. Donis inherited the squad only weeks before the tournament and has had little time to stamp his own identity on the group.
Captain Salem Al-Dawsari, the reigning Asian Footballer of the Year, remains their most dangerous individual threat, alongside Abdulelah Al-Amri, who scored against Uruguay, and midfield anchor Mohamed Kanno.
Goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais was outstanding against Uruguay, making nine saves, but could do little to stop Spain's blitz. And that same defence now faces a Cape Verde side with nothing to lose.
Most goals and assists
Cape Verde Isl.
Saudi Arabia
A. Alamri
(1 Goals)
Cape Verde Isl. - Saudi Arabia Key Points
- Cape Verde remain unbeaten through two World Cup matches, drawing 0-0 with Spain and 2-2 with Uruguay.
- Saudi Arabia have lost one of their two matches, including a heavy 4-0 defeat to Spain.
- Saudi Arabia have conceded five goals across their two matches, the most in Group H.
- Cape Verde have conceded just twice in the tournament, both against Uruguay.
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Our Cape Verde Isl. vs Saudi Arabia Prediction
Saudi Arabia have shown they can hurt teams through Al-Dawsari and Al-Amri, but their defence has now leaked five goals in two matches. Now, their desperation to chase a win against an unbeaten side could open things up further.
Cape Verde has already shut out one European heavyweight and matched a two-time champion. Bubista's organised, counter-punching approach is built for exactly this kind of must-win occasion. Expect Cape Verde to make history. Hence, our Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia prediction is that Cape Verde wins.
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