World Cup
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 - 01:00 (UK Time)
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Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
Saturday brings a decisive match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia meet in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H finale at Houston Stadium on June 27, 2026.
With everything on the line, Cape Verde only needs a draw to keep its debut campaign alive and potentially secure progression, while Saudi Arabia must claim all three points after a challenging group stage to maintain any hope of reaching the knockout rounds.
Read the Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia prediction and see who has more to gain in this decisive World Cup fixture.
Prediction for Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup
Who goes through? Who heads home? This is the match that could define everything for Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
See the bet we recommend:
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Correct Score: 0 - 1
Last updated on 24-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Cape Verde are the favourites to win, with 38% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Saturday, 27/06/2026
🕐 Time: 01:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Houston Stadium
Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup
Cape Verde come into this match with 2 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Cape Verde:
World Cup campaign
0 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
Average: 1 point(s) per match
2 goals scored in the World Cup (1 per match)
2 goals conceded in the World Cup (1 per match)
Cape Verde in 2026:
9 win(s), 5 draw(s), and 2 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Dailon Rocha Livramento do Rosario with 4 goal(s)
Assists: Kevin Lenini with 2 assists
Latest results for Cape Verde
21/06/2026 18:00
15/06/2026 12:00
06/06/2026 16:00
31/05/2026 11:00
29/03/2026 23:00
Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup
Saudi Arabia come into this clash with 2 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Saudi Arabia have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)
Average: 0.5 point(s) per match
1 goals scored in the World Cup (0.5 per match)
5 goals conceded in the World Cup (2.5 per match)
Saudi Arabia in 2026
9 win(s), 8 draw(s), and 8 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Firas Albirakan with 5 goal(s)
Assists: Musab Fahz Aljuwayr with 3 assists
Latest results for Saudi Arabia
21/06/2026 12:00
15/06/2026 18:00
09/06/2026 19:00
05/06/2026 19:00
30/05/2026 20:00
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia: head-to-head history
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
Check the probable lineups below for the Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
Cape Verde: Vozinha, Steven Moreira, Roberto Lopes, Logan Costa, Wagner Pina, Jamiro Monteiro, João Paulo, Kevin Pina, Garry Rodrigues, Dailon Livramento, Jovane Cabral.
Saudi Arabia: Mohammed Al-Owais, Saud Abdulhamid, Hassan Al-Tambakti, Ali Lajami, Nawaf Boushal, Mohamed Kanno, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Musab Al-Juwayr, Salem Al-Dawsari, Firas Al-Buraikan, Saleh Al-Shehri.
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia:
👉 Prediction: Saudi Arabia to Win the First Half
Despite playing away at , Saudi Arabia has the quality to put Cape Verde under pressure early on. They are a dangerous side that usually starts matches strongly.
We see solid value in betting on Saudi Arabia to win the first half at odds of 3.69.
👉 Prediction: Saudi Arabia to Win
Despite playing away, Saudi Arabia enters this fixture as the favorite against Cape Verde. While an away win can be risky, our betting tip is to back Saudi Arabia on the 1X2 market.
Their ability to perform on the road has been impressive, and based on their recent performance, we expect them to take home the three points.
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Stats
The statistics for Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.94
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 52%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 52%
Cards
3
League: 2.69
Corners
5
League: 8.6
Home Team
Cape Verde
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
|
1 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.34 | 0 | 0.84 |
|
xGA
|
2 | 0 | 2.5 |
Away Team
Saudi Arabia
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 1 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.65 | 0.86 | 0.45 |
|
xGA
|
2.77 | 2.97 | 2.57 |
Corners
13.5 / Match
+8% Corners / Match
Cape Verde received +8% more corners than Saudi Arabia in the World Cup
12.5 / Match
Uruguay
(4)
Spain
(1)(1)
Spain
(4)
Uruguay
Cards
1.5 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1.5 / Match
Uruguay
(2)
Spain
(1)(2)
Spain
(1)
Uruguay
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+100%
Cape Verde is +100% better in terms of goals scored
0.5 / Match
Uruguay
(2)
Spain
(0)(0)
Spain
(1)
Uruguay
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+60%
Saudi Arabia condeded +60% more goals than Cape Verde
2.5 / Match
Uruguay
(2)
Spain
(0)(4)
Spain
(1)
Uruguay
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Korea
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Czech Republic
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
South Africa
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Canada
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Switzerland
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Qatar
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Morocco
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Scotland
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Paraguay
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Turkey
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Japan
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Netherlands
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cape Verde
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Spain
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Saudi Arabia
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Uruguay
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Norway
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
France
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Senegal
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Iraq
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Austria
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Jordan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Algeria
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Congo DR
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Portugal
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
England
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ghana
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Panama
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Croatia
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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