A place in the World Cup knockout stages will be at stake when Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia face off in their final Group G encounter. The Blue Sharks have exceeded expectations so far, holding both Spain and Uruguay to draws. Their disciplined defensive displays have been particularly noteworthy, frustrating two attack-minded teams and proving that they are more than capable of competing on the biggest stage. Cape Verde have built their success on organization and teamwork, although defender Sidny Lopes Cabral will miss the match through suspension. Even so, Bubista's men remain a difficult side to break down, having kept clean sheets in five of their last ten matches.
Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, need a much-improved display after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Spain. Georgios Donis' side struggled in every department against La Roja and created very little going forward. The Green Falcons have found goals hard to come by in recent months, averaging only 0.8 goals per game across their last ten outings, while failing to score in half of those matches. The positive news is that Donis has no fresh injury concerns ahead of this decisive fixture.
As Cape Verde impressed against Spain and Uruguay and look stronger as a unit, Home Win should be considered, alongside Over 2.5 yellow cards and Under 2.5 goals (Cape Verde's defensive structure and Saudi Arabia's lack of firepower point to a low-scoring affair).
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Saturday 27 June 2026 at 01:00.
What is our Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Cape Verde 1 - 0 Saudi Arabia
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 700 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 240 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Joia Nuno Da Costa @ 220 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Joia Nuno Da Costa @ 650 Odds
- To be Booked: Kelvin Pires @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Cape Verde 0 @ -154 Odds
- European Handicap: Cape Verde +1 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -250 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Cape Verde to Win @ -150 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Cape Verde to Win/Cape Verde to Win @ 275 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Cape Verde - Yes @ 200 Odds
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View OfferCape Verde Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwddldwwdd | 1.50 |
| Home | wddww | 2.20 |
| Away | ddldd | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.20 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.20 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.39 | 1.98 | 0.91 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.31 | 0.87 | 1.66 |
Saudi Arabia Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldlllwddl | 0.90 |
| Home | ldldd | 0.60 |
| Away | wllwl | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 1.40 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.20 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 0.83 | 0.93 | 0.65 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.76 | 1.49 | 2.19 |
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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