Saturday’s WC fixture list brings us Cape Verde Islands against Saudi Arabia.
Scroll down for all of our predictions, poll and stats for the Cape Verde Islands v Saudi Arabia game (plus the best game odds).
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Cape Verde Islands
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Cape Verde Islands enter this match following on from a 2-2 WC stalemate vs Uruguay.
In that game, Cape Verde Islands managed 34% possession and 7 shots on goal with 2 on target. For Cape Verde Islands, goals were scored by Lenini (21') and Varela (61'). At the other end, Uruguay had 16 shots on goal with 2 of them on target. Maximiliano Araújo (44') and Agustín Canobbio (45') scored for Uruguay.
Cape Verde Islands have found the net 11 times over their prior six outings. Conversely, the number of goals that they have conceded in those fixtures stands at 7.
Saudi Arabia
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After tasting defeat last time out to Spain in WC competition, Saudi Arabia and their travelling fans will hope for a better result here.
In that match, Saudi Arabia managed 33% possession and 3 attempts at goal with 1 on target. The scorer for Saudi Arabia was Hassan Al Tambakti (49' Own goal). On the other side, Spain had 22 attempts on goal with 8 on target. Lamine Yamal (10') and Oyarzabal (21', 24') scored for Spain.
During their 6 previous matches, Saudi Arabia have found the back of the net 6 times - earning them a goals scored per game average of 1.
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Prediction
We believe that Saudi Arabia might need a bit of good fortune to find the net against this Cape Verde Islands outfit who we reckon should manage to get a goal of their own in a winning performance.
Therefore, we predict a 1-0 winning score for Cape Verde Islands when the full-time whistle blows.
It should be a good one.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for the game?
Regarding the current betting odds in the full-time result market, the win for Cape Verde Islands is available for 2.35, betting on a draw is 3.5 & taking a punt on the winning team to be Saudi Arabia can get you 2.9. They’re the top prices being offered at this very moment.
Andre Moura,
04:00 23/06/2026
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Cape Verde Islands
Formed: 1982
Stadium: Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde (15,000)
Captain: Ryan Mendes
Chairman: Mário Semedo
Manager: Bubista Leitão Brito