Argentina will look to move one step closer toward their fourth World Cup trophy when they face Cape Verde in the last 32 of the showpiece tournament. As Argentina look unstoppable at the moment, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-0 home win. La Albiceleste arrive in perfect form with a 100% group-stage record, winning all their group matches and conceding just 0.20 goals per game across their last ten outings. Lionel Messi has been the standout performer with six goals already at the tournament, and he returns to the starting XI after being rested in the 3-1 win over Jordan. Lionel Scaloni has a full squad available with no fresh injury concerns. Leo Messi and Co. average 2.6 goals scored per game and boast an elite 0.74 expected goals against (xGA), highlighting their balance between attack and defence.
Cape Verde, meanwhile, reached the last 32 unbeaten in the group stage, drawing against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia. Their defensive structure has been impressive, recording two clean sheets and conceding just 0.8 goals per game overall. Sidney Lopes Cabral returns from suspension, strengthening their back line further. However, offensively they remain limited, averaging just 1.5 goals per game and struggling to break down elite opposition.
We have clear quality gap here and Leo Messi in outstanding form. Therefore, Home Win seems like a sure bet, alongside Messi to Score and Under 3.5 goals (Cape Verde’s defensive setup should keep the score controlled).
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Friday 3 July 2026 at 23:00.
What is our Argentina vs Cape Verde prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Argentina 2 - 0 Cape Verde
Argentina vs Cape Verde Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-0 @ 450 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 130 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Lionel Messi @ -225 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Lionel Messi @ 200 Odds
- To be Booked: Kelvin Pires @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Cape Verde +2.5 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: Cape Verde +3 @ -163 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -1200 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Argentina to Win @ -4000 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Argentina to Win/Argentina to Win @ -188 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Argentina - Yes @ -250 Odds
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View OfferArgentina Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwwwwwww | 3.00 |
| Home | wwwwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | www | 3.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.71 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 2.90 | 2.57 | 3.67 |
| Conceded | 0.20 | 0.14 | 0.33 |
| BTTS | 20% | 14% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 80% | 86% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.71 | 1.65 | 1.83 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.71 |
Cape Verde Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddldwwddd | 1.50 |
| Home | wddwwd | 2.00 |
| Away | dldd | 0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 1.83 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.17 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 40% | 17% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 83% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.39 | 1.88 | 0.77 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.26 | 0.88 | 1.73 |
Argentina vs Cape Verde Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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